How to watch Louisville vs. Notre Dame: Time, live stream, top stories from Week 5 college football

The No. 15 Louisville Cardinals (3-0) travel to South Bend to take on the No. 16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-1) in a ranked matchup with high stakes for both sides. It was a rematch of the game last year that effectively ended Notre Dame’s 2023 College Football Playoff hopes, as the Cardinals handed the Irish their second loss of the season. Louisville at Notre Dame is a top 20 matchup on Saturday on Peacock and NBC. Read on to find out the big stories and how to watch.

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The Cardinals come into this game undefeated, but they have yet to face the level of competition they are expected to face this weekend in South Bend. Louisville opened ACC play with a win over Georgia Tech last week, its toughest test to date, and that game was tied until late in the third quarter when the Cardinals created separation with a blocked field goal that was returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Louisville offense finds a good fit in transfer QB Tyler Shoughcelebrating its 25th anniversary^This Birthday on Saturday. Shough transferred from Texas Tech this past offseason and is in his seventh season on the varsity. He’s leading the Cardinals to a productive passing game so far: the team enters the week ranked 18th^This in FBS passing/play (308.0) and did not turn the ball over – in fact, Louisville is one of only three teams this season (along with Indiana and Georgia) to enter Week 5 without a giveaway. This offense will face a tough opponent in Notre Dame’s elite defense this weekend.

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The Fighting Irish got off to a slow start to the 2024 season compared to initial expectations. Notre Dame headed to College Station and beat Texas A&M in one of the biggest games of Week 1, but then lost all momentum in a shocking loss to Northern Illinois in Week 2. This defeat could leave Notre Dame out of playoff contention, even in the new era where 12 teams have a chance at the playoffs. While the stakes are high for both teams on Saturday, Notre Dame is more of a must-win situation.

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And to secure the needed win, the Fighting Irish will rely on the transfer QB’s legs and arms Riley Leonardwho has been more productive on the ground than in the air so far. He got his first passing TD of the season last week against Miami (Ohio), but also added 2 TDs and 143 yards on the ground, helping the already strong Irish offensive play he led. Jeremiyah Love. Facing a Louisville team with a stronger defensive front than most of its opponents thus far, Notre Dame will need to diversify the offense beyond the run to be successful.

The offense has an excellent defensive advantage that can put the team in good positions to succeed. The Fighting Irish have yet to allow 17 or more points in a game this season; number 10^This They are similarly strong in the FBS in terms of points allowed – and other key defensive statistics.

How to watch Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

When: Saturday, September 28

Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana

Time: 3:30 PM ET (Pregame broadcast begins at 3:00 PM ET)

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