IrishIllustrated.com Insider Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Future Schedules and the Four Crucial Saturdays on Tap
Nov 6, 2025
Joining the discussion are Pete Sampson, a national college football reporter for The Athletic, and John Bryce, a journalist with insider experience in the College Football Playoff process. They dive into Notre Dame's future scheduling, highlighting an exciting home-and-home series with Auburn. John shares fascinating insights from his experience in the CFP committee room. The panel also tackles key players for the upcoming Navy game, assesses Notre Dame's season progress, and debates the impact of various college games on the team's playoff chances.
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Unexpected Concussion Rocks Navy Prep
- Donovan Heinisch suffered a concussion and was declared out, surprising the staff and fans.
- John Bryce and Tim Prister noted the timing gives Notre Dame extra practice days to find answers for Navy.
NIL Shapes Roster Decisions
- Jayden Greathouse could be retained partly because of NIL incentives and roster contingency.
- Tim O'Malley suggested staying on the roster to collect NIL while remaining available if injuries occur.
Inside The CFP Mock Deliberation
- John Bryce described participating in the CFP mock exercise and receiving the official binder used by the committee.
- He emphasized intense deliberations, assigned homework, and a strict, data-driven ranking process.