No. 9 Notre Dame has its last ranked matchup of the regular season as it travels to Pittsburgh to face off against the No. 22 Panthers.

Notre Dame gears up for what should be their biggest remaining test of the season. With playoff chances on the line, this is a "must-win" for the Irish, and it will serve as their last chance to perform well against another ranked opponent. Let's take a look at the matchups that favor the Irish, as well as the ones that don't. Advantages Notre Dame Passing Attack vs. Pitt Passing Secondary Overall, the Pitt defense is a pretty good unit, ranking in the top 40 in most defensiv

Irish RB Jeremiyah Love, a potential Heisman candidate, could be tasked with his biggest test since last season’s National Championship against Ohio State. While Pitt’s secondary has been prone to mistakes, their run defense is among the best in the country, with good run-stoppers at nearly every level. The Panthers’ ability to limit opposing teams' top rushers has no doubt been a factor in their current five-game winning streak.

Notre Dame continues its tremendous run of landing top talent in the 2027 class, as Elite 4-Star Safety Khalil Terry announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish. Terry is a 6’0", 185lbs Safety out of Tustin High School in Tustin, California. 247Sports Composite ranks him as the No. 198 overall recruit nationally, and the No. 21 overall Safety in the country. Art by The Irish Tribune Before committing to the Irish today, Terry held 33 Division 1 offers from such notable sch