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Notre Dame football: Post-spring game-by-game predictions for 2023

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of helmets at the line of scrimmage as Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zeke Correll (52) snaps the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of helmets at the line of scrimmage as Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zeke Correll (52) snaps the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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With spring ball in the books and the transfer portal window closing, we have a better idea of what teams are going to compete around college football. That includes Notre Dame football.

The Irish had a fairly successful first season under Marcus Freeman, but fans are expecting more with a transfer quarterback in Sam Hartman coming over from Wake Forest. He had a fantastic spring and his dominance seemingly led to the transfer of Tyler Buchner.

There have been other transfers as well, but Notre Dame looks set and ready to compete for a playoff spot.

What do my updated post-spring game-by-game predictions look like?

Scouting Report. Aug. 26. Dublin, Ireland. player. 2394. Pick Analysis. Navy Midshipmen. 1

This is a game that Notre Dame should have no problem winning to open the season and it’s truly one of the most interest and awe-inspiring events since it’ll be played in Dublin. Yes, the Irish will be playing in front of the Irish.

Navy has had a rough few years and Ken Niumatalolo has moved on, making way for Brian Newberry to be the head coach after being the team’s defensive coordinator. I think this rebuild is going to take a while and this game will prove that.

Prediction: Win (1-0)

I don’t know much about Tennessee State and I can guarantee that the average Notre Dame fan doesn’t either. The Tigers finished 4-7 last season and weren’t all that competitive and now they’ll get to travel to Notre Dame to open their season against a potential top-10 FBS team.

Yeah, this one should get ugly.

Prediction: Win (2-0)

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