Notre Dame is top five for at least two pundits

Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame’s win over Texas A&M has given the Fighting Irish some more respect from two prominent pundits.

Joel Klatt and Danny Kannell have the Irish in the top four and top three, respectively.

Klatt puts the Irish behind Georgia, Ohio State and Texas, and ahead of Alabama.

Kannell, meanwhile, puts Georgia and Miami ahead of Notre Dame, with Penn State and Ohio State in fourth and fifth.

Notre Dame’s victory was marred with some mental miscues and too many penalties, but the Irish’s defense and some individual performances were likely strong enough for Notre Dame to rate high in analysts’ books.

Winning on the road in a loud, hostile environment like Kyle Field certainly couldn’t have hurt, either.

First #DKtop12 of the season!! Earned – not gifted.

1. Georgia
2. Miami
3. Notre Dame
4. Penn State
5. Ohio State
6. Texas
7. Bama
8. Michigan
9. Tenn
10. Ole Miss
11. Oregon
12. Utah

— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) September 1, 2024

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