Notre Dame defeated Arkansas 56–13 in a dominant performance. Notre Dame covered by 37.5; Game went Over by 4.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Razorback Stadium were Sunny, 77.9°F, Heat Index 80.2°F with winds of 4.3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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CJ Carr matched a Notre Dame freshman record with 4 TD passes, throwing for 354 yards and leading scoring drives of 75+ yards on six possessions in the first half. The offense amassed 643 total yards, showing explosive potential after early-season struggles.
Jeremiyah Love contributed 2 receiving TDs and 2 rushing TDs, while Jadarian Price added a receiving and rushing score. The versatility of the run game and passing attack makes Notre Dame difficult to defend, especially with Carr distributing the ball effectively.
Notre Dame's defense held Arkansas to 207 passing yards and forced a key fumble late in the second half, setting up a quick TD before halftime. The unit limited the Razorbacks to 13 points, showcasing improvement after early-season losses.
After starting 0-2 with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, Notre Dame has won two straight, including a dominant road victory. The team has bounced back from criticism and is building momentum, though CFP hopes remain slim.
Notre Dame hosts Boise State on Saturday. The Fighting Irish will look to continue their offensive rhythm and defensive improvement against a Boise State team that is typically competitive. Key will be maintaining focus and avoiding a letdown after a big win.
Notre Dame travels 578 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.
Notre Dame arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.
Notre Dame won by 43 in a dominant performance.
Notre Dame covered the spread comfortably.
The total went Over by 4.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Notre Dame (24.4) over Arkansas (7.9) by 16.5 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Arkansas faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Arkansas brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.1). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
Notre Dame won and Notre Dame covered the spread.
