IRISH SQUAD SHOW: Notre Dame Climbs to No. 9 in CFP & Prepares for Top-25 Clash vs Pitt

Notre Dame moves up to No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, but the CFP landscape just shifted with Baylor AD Mack Rhoades stepping down as committee chair. On this week’s Irish Squad Show, host Allison Hayes is joined by Notre Dame legends Reggie Brooks and Allen Pinkett, along with Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak, to break down what this means for the playoff picture — and whether the Irish should have representation on the committee. The crew also debates where Notre Dame should stand compared to Texas, Vanderbilt, and Miami, discusses independence vs conference life in today’s college football, and weighs in on private investment in athletics. Then, they preview the Irish’s Top-25 showdown with Pitt, including how the Panthers’ elite run defense stacks up against Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, whether Love deserves Heisman buzz, and what to expect from Pitt’s new quarterback. Finally, Reggie and Allen relive their favorite moments from their battles with the Panthers as Notre Dame looks to stay hot heading into November. Follow Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerWojciakFollow Locked On Irish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnIrishFollow Locked On Irish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonirishpod/?hl=enSubscribe to Locked on Irish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC749D_LgykIE8WLu7W4UQlQ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.