24 Notre Dame faces a familiar predicament — two early-season losses has left no margin for error. It wouldn't be the first time Notre Dame has used this matchup as a springboard to change directions. Notre Dame led the nation with 33 takeaways, was third nationally with 38 sacks and finished in the top five in points allowed (15.5). It was the most points allowed by Notre Dame since a 45-14 loss to Michigan in 2019. And if Notre Dame doesn't plug some holes fast, it could be staring at its first 0-3 start since 2008 — likely leaving it out of the playoff chase.