Watch Eric Hansen and Tyler James discuss the key players and trends for eighth-ranked Notre Dame as the Irish (7-1) head into the second bye week of their 2024 season before building their case in November for inclusion in the 12-team College Football Playoff. They also chatted about bye-week priorities and recalibration, the latest on the recruiting trail, and answered viewer questions live.

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Pictured: ND linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and Navy QB Blake Horvath.