I have my own thoughts but it’s way too early. This is an ok read.

Author: Frankx  (6307 Posts - Joined: Aug 23, 2017)
Posted at 1:08 am on Apr 4, 2026

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Link: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-final-four-2026-expert-picks-predictions/

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Two things can't happen. An early season loss & a CJ injury.

Author: ELP  (11311 Posts - Joined: Oct 18, 2020)
Posted at 1:44 am on Apr 5, 2026

Don't give the committee an excuse and Kenny isn't here anymore. Don't care who the other three are because barring injury, this 2026 Irish team is bound for glory.

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The 2nd one is the biggest gamble. Someone needs to be ready in a pinch.

Author: ndphysics  (4919 Posts - Joined: Sep 17, 2016)
Posted at 10:13 am on Apr 5, 2026

There will obviously be talent fall off if Carr is out but someone had to serviceable. That’s coaching staffs job

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I'm hyped. Miami v ND at ND will be a war. Glad it's in Nov.---hope it's cold.

Author: faircatchcorby  (10286 Posts - Joined: Jan 26, 2011)
Posted at 1:44 pm on Apr 4, 2026

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Wow - one team appears in each. Fired up, baby.

Author: Chris94  (38548 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:23 pm on Apr 4, 2026

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Nivison left ND out.

Author: ND4EVR  (1081 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 6:19 pm on Apr 4, 2026

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No one picking Indiana was a big surprise.

Author: iairishcheeks  (29433 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:16 am on Apr 4, 2026

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No Mendoza, so no way

Author: humbaba  (1450 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 2:03 am on Apr 4, 2026

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I'm surprised that several have Michigan in the final four.

Author: ND4EVR  (1081 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:14 am on Apr 4, 2026

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Agreed, Underwood sucks.

Author: AlbanyIRISH  (26763 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 10:43 am on Apr 4, 2026

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Kind of reminds me of when Rocket Ismail played for Notre Dame
Invincibility with no vulnerability
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So far he does.

Author: THEISMANCARR  (17933 Posts - Joined: Aug 10, 2007)
Posted at 2:56 pm on Apr 5, 2026

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