If there’s a team that cannot afford another slip up, it’s the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Any early-season momentum following a road win at Texas A&M was erased by an inexplicable home loss to Northern Illinois that looks worse every week.

It’s back to action for the Notre Dame football team. The Irish had their first bye of the 2024 season during Week 6. And looking back at the smoldering heap of last week’s carnage I’m kind of glad that Notre Dame didn’t have the chance to join in that series of unfortunate events.

Notre Dame is on bye in Week 6 after beating Louisville in Week 5. Here's a look at the Irish's remaining schedule, including who they play in Week 6: