Multiple prominent teams around the nation are sweating their College Football Playoff fate as the 2024 regular season draws to a close. For those on the bubble, there's only one guaranteed game left to leave an impression.

Notre Dame likely controls their playoff destiny but what will happen if the program gets upset by its rival this week?

The Fighting Irish have shown flashes of greatness in 2024, but their ceiling may still be higher. Here’s what’s next for Notre Dame.