Notre Dame football: Game-by-game predictions for 2023 season

Oct 29, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Syracuse Orange with running back Chris Tyree (25) and offensive lineman Blake Fisher (54) in the fourth quarter at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) carries the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) during the NCAA football game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. /

Ohio State enters the season with a major question mark at quarterback and I actually think that could cost them here against the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Devin Brown is likely to be the starter, but will he be able to pick up a huge win on the road?

Doubtful.

I’m going with the veteran quarterback in this one on his own turf with a massive home-field advantage. I think Brown will throw a couple of critical picks and one will seal this win for the Irish.

Prediction: Win (5-0)

How does Notre Dame follow up a win over Ohio State and likely burst into the top five nationally? By having a letdown, of course.

Many people seem to be overlooking Duke which is one of the most improved programs in the nation and Mike Elko has done a fantastic job in Durham. Riley Leonard and the Blue Devils are going to pick up a huge upset win here and humble the Irish.

Prediction: Loss (5-1)

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