As if there wasn't riding on the game already, college football analyst Paul Finebaum just added another level of pressure to the game. Finebaum, who is no stranger to polarizing sports takes, is not on the side of people believing in the new and improved 'Canes team that features Beck at quarterback.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) -WNDU.com is counting down the days until the Notre Dame football team begins its 2025 season against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. We’re providing bits of information and insight about the team and the game every day until the season begins.

Notre Dame football led the nation with 33 takeaways and tied for fifth in turnover margin per game last season.