Along with a few cupcakes on the schedule, ND is positioned to have the opportunity for a playoff spot.
I personally have no idea whether they will be 6-6, 12-0, or somewhere in the middle.
Nonetheless, Strength-of-Schedule should not be a barrier.
Link: https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/LongFormArticle/College-football-rankings-ESPN-debuts-FPI-Top-25-preseason-poll-for-2023-208545283/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ#208545283_1