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What the experts are predicting: Fiesta Bowl

Notre Dame hasn’t won a major bowl in over a quarter of a century. It can snap that skid against Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Day. All eyes will be on Marcus Freeman in his first game as head coach of this legendary program. A …

Notre Dame hasn’t won a major bowl in over a quarter of a century. It can snap that skid against Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Day. All eyes will be on Marcus Freeman in his first game as head coach of this legendary program. A victory would go a long way in giving the Irish confidence for the 2022 season.

Let’s look at what some college football experts, including those on the Wire sites, are predicting for this game:

What the experts are predicting: Notre Dame vs. Cincinnati

How those who know college football see this game.

We don’t know whether Notre Dame’s undefeated record will remain that after it plays Cincinnati. What we do know is that it’s as difficult a game to predict as any the Irish have played over the first month of the season. Will Marcus Freeman’s unit be able to outperform the defense he helped to shape when he was with the Bearcats? Will whoever is starting at quarterback for the Irish have a difficult time with that defense?

Here’s what some college football experts, including those on the Wire sites, are predicting for this game: