College Football Playoff Projections 2018: Georgia rising in Week 14

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 24: Anfernee Jennings #33 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Tucker Brown #86 of the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Chris Finke #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his touchdown with Michael Young #87 against the USC Trojans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish entered Week 13 knowing the game would be their last chance to blow a perfect season and a near guaranteed spot in the College Football Playoff.

The Irish traveled to sunny, Southern California to take on the struggling USC Trojans in the LA Memorial Coliseum. Ultimately, Notre Dame came out on top, but not by a large margin. USC played well and only lost by a single touchdown, 24-17.

With only three other undefeated teams, and a handful of quality wins, Notre Dame has essentially solidified a spot in the playoff.

However, the lasting impression they made was a single score victory over a 5-7 team. Therefore, the Irish will be hard-pressed to move up higher than the No. 3 spot, barring any unforeseen losses by Clemson and Alabama.

Notre Dame will have plenty of time to rest and get healthy in preparation for the playoff.

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