Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 37-15 on Nov. 15, 2025, extending its win streak to eight and making the College Football Playoff nearly certain.

Notre Dame defeated No. 22 Pittsburgh 37-15 in a pivotal college football game on November 15, 2025, extending its winning streak to eight games and boosting its College Football Playoff odds to 98 percent. The Irish jumped to a 14-0 lead early, fueled by a 56-yard touchdown run from Jeremiyah Love and a 49-yard interception return by Tae Johnson. Notre Dame’s defense held Pitt to just 219 yards, limiting star running back Desmond Reid to 12 yards on five carries. Quarterback CJ Carr connected with Malachi Fields, who had seven catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns, while freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel struggled, throwing one interception. The win solidified Notre Dame’s playoff chances despite its independent status, while Pitt (7-3) remains in the ACC title race but suffered a significant loss. The game, broadcast on ABC and streamed via FuboTV, Sling TV, and DirecTV, featured a sellout crowd and ESPN’s College GameDay, with Pittsburgh honoring Aaron Donald by retiring his No. 97 jersey.