DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Notre Dame defeated Pittsburgh 37–15 to secure a comfortable win. Notre Dame covered by 9.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Notre Dame -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Notre Dame -10.4, an edge of 2.0 points toward Pittsburgh.
Jeremiyah Love rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard score, showcasing a powerful ground attack that overwhelmed Pitt's defense.
Notre Dame's defense sacked Pitt's quarterback four times and held him to 126 passing yards, forcing an interception and limiting the Panthers' offense.
Tae Johnson's pick-six and Adon Shuler's 100-plus yard return of a two-point conversion were critical in building and maintaining a comfortable lead.
The Irish have won eight straight games by an average of 26 points since an 0-2 start, indicating a team that is peaking at the right time.
Notre Dame hosts Syracuse next Saturday, and with a potential CFP berth on the line, they are expected to continue their dominant play against a less formidable opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Acrisure Stadium were Overcast, 57°F with winds of 14 mph. Gusts reaching 20 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Overcast
57°F
| Measure | Notre DameAway | PittsburghHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 336 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 5,318 miles | 6,626 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 6 days | 14 days |
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