Under Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame has lost at home against the likes of Marshall, Northern Illinois and Stanford. He's only been a head coach for three years and, largely due to Notre Dame's status as an independent,

The Fighting Irish may not be able to beat Duke in Durham, but they can keep the score respectable even if Cooper Flagg stays hot, per Eric Rosales' college basketball betting picks.

First look at predictions and storylines in the national championship matchup for the College Football Playoff.