Notre Dame's hardest game of the season leading up to the College Football Playoff (CFP) was against Purdue, following a shocking loss to Northern Illinois.
The team faced criticism after losing 16-14, prompting a strong response and an unbeaten streak of 13 games since.
Head coach Marcus Freeman emphasized teamwork and selflessness in the wake of their early season defeat.
After defeating Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl, Notre Dame improves to 14-1 and advances to the national championship game.
The team's offensive performance has been dominant, scoring the most points (518) and outscoring opponents by a total of 333 points after the loss.