Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on freshman tight end James Flanigan
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has been impressed with the physicality and in-season improvement of freshman tight end James Flanigan.
Notre Dame football has effectively survived the toughest part of its 2025 college football season.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish (8-2) have been in must-win mode since Week 2, yet have rattled off eight straight victories following a 0-2 start against Texas A&M and Miami. Notre Dame faces a couple of sub-.500 teams to close out the season, starting with Syracuse (3-7) from Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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Notre Dame, coming off a 37-15 win over Pittsburgh last week, has won each of its games this season by double digits. If the Fighting Irish can close out the season with two more victories, they’ll have all but locked up a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, potentially earning the right to host a first-round game.
Meanwhile, the Orange have lost six in a row following the injury to starting quarterback Steve Angeli in a win over Clemson on Sept. 20. Syracuse was 3-1 at that stage and looked like a contender for the ACC and CFP.
Here’s how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:
What TV channel is Notre Dame vs Syracuse on today?
Notre Dame vs. Syracuse will air nationally on NBC in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season. The teams will play at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, with Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Jason Garrett (analyst) calling the game.
Streaming options include Peacock ― NBC’s streaming platform ― or Fubo, which covers NBC and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Notre Dame vs Syracuse time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
- Time: 3:30 ET
The Week 13 game between the Fighting Irish and the Orange is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Notre Dame vs Syracuse predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 19:
- Spread: Notre Dame (-35.5)
- Over/under: 53.5
Prediction: Notre Dame 42, Syracuse 14
The Fighting Irish continue their winning streak with a dominant win over a Syracuse squad that continues to struggle after losing their starting quarterback.
