Notre Dame Rooting Guide: Who Fighting Irish fans should be pulling for in Week 9 to boost their CFB Playoff chances
Notre Dame football looks to get back into the win column against Navy this weekend. Who else should Fighting Irish fans be rooting for? Notre Dame's loss to BYU put the Fighting Irish in a difficult position, but it didn't end their College Football Playoff hopes. Marcus Freeman's team still has a clear path to the postseason, and it starts with a simple requirement: win out, and Notre Dame controls its own destiny. That starts Saturday against Navy. The Irish cannot afford to overlook a longtime rival, especially with No. 1 Miami coming to South Bend on November 7. A win over the Midshipmen would keep Notre Dame moving in the right direction and allow the team to focus on the biggest game remaining on its schedule. But Irish fans shouldn't spend Saturday watching only their own game. Several matchups around the country could influence the playoff picture, particularly with conference…