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Despite running off 31-straight points to close the fourth quarter in a 41-13 win over then-18th ranked Wisconsin last week, Notre Dame isn’t getting much respect quite yet from the USA TODAY in terms of their latest bowl projections.
At 4-0 and with a schedule ahead of them that looks more favorable by the week, multiple outlets have Notre Dame projected for a New Year’s Six date at the Peach Bowl in Dallas.
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The USA TODAY’s latest projections however call for the Irish to head to Orlando on December 29.
USA TODAY Notre Dame Bowl Projection (Sept. 28):
Bowl: Cheez-It Bowl
Opponent: Texas
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
I know the College Football Playoff might still be far-fetched for Notre Dame as offensive issues are clear, but falling short of the New Year’s Six would be an incredible disappointment after starting the year 4-0, even if the bowl game ultimately came against a name opponent in Texas.
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