With Notre Dame's monumental 31-24 victory over #1 Miami this past Saturday, many critics consider the Irish's 2026 Playoff spot a lock. Let's dive into the possible opponents the Irish might face in the 2026-2027 College Football Playoffs using ESPN's All-State Playoff Predictor. Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images First Round BYE and Quarterfinal Matchup If the Irish handle business accordingly (i.e., win out), they have a 99% chance of making the playoffs, with a 70% c