The Legends Trophy is on the line as No. 9 Notre Dame and Stanford close out the regular season with a rivalry game. The Fighting Irish head to The Farm on Saturday aiming for their third straight win against the Cardinal. As strong favorites, anything less than a victory would be surprising and detrimental to their playoff ambitions.

Playoff Aspirations: Notre Dame is keen on clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff with one more regular-season win. Marcus Freeman’s squad, buoyed by a recent dominating 70-7 victory over Syracuse, cannot afford to underestimate Stanford, who struggled but recently won in the Big Game against California.

Key Players: Despite their struggles, Stanford’s standout players include redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Brown, who will try to lead his team against a formidable opponent.

Notre Dame’s Recent Performance: Scoring 70 points against Syracuse, the Fighting Irish have emerged as one of the highest-scoring teams in college football, aided by the electrifying performance of Jeremiyah Love. With this momentum, they seem well-prepared to face Stanford.

Need to Know for the Game

Points Aplenty

Notre Dame’s recent scoring outburst ranks among the program’s best, leading them to become the seventh-highest-scoring team in the nation.

Stanford’s Defense

The Cardinal have excelled in forcing turnovers, boasting a strong defense led by linebacker Matt Rose who has been impressive this season.

Viewing Details

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
• Broadcast: ESPN | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)

Prediction

It may seem unwise to bet against Notre Dame after a significant victory, but Stanford’s recent performance gives them a fighting chance to stay competitive in this rivalry. The prediction favors Stanford +32.5 at home.