SMU's upcoming game against Notre Dame is generating buzz, with claims it could feel like a home game for SMU. The matchup is anticipated to be a significant event in college football this season.
Key points
SMU's game at Notre Dame is generating significant buzz.
Some fans claim it could feel like a home game for SMU.
The Notre Dame vs. Miami matchup is highly anticipated.
Marcus Freeman's future in coaching is under speculation.
Notre Dame benefits from a favorable NBC deal for night games.
SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 02: A general view of new Notre Dame Stadium Jumbotron during the NCAA football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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SMU TAKEOVER?
I’m going to be really honest here… I’m absolutely bamboozled by a tweet by some dude named Scoot McGee (no, I have no idea who is — nor should I). According to this man, who ranked being a “Dallas Insider” like four spots above his family in his X bio, Notre Dame is in for a real surprise when SMU comes to South Bend in the middle of November for a 7:30 game.
Notre Dame fans are gonna hate hearing this, but SMU @ ND is basically going to be a home game for SMU.
— Scoot McGee (@ScootBarley) May 7, 2026
Are we being serious here? Has SMU taken over ANY opposing stadium over the past 50 years? Don’t get me wrong — I love the enthusiasm and I really love the optimism. This kind of confidence suggests that SMU thinks they’ll be pretty highly ranked, which feels like a fun night under the Golden Dome.
C’mon Scoot — get serious (can a man named “Scoot” ever be serious though?).
DOES MARCUS FREEMAN NEED TO SIGN A BLOOD OATH?
Despite Marcus Freeman being very public about his desire to stay at Notre Dame in the future and not skip away to the NFL, some people aren’t buying it. At this point I’m not sure Freeman can say anything more (nor should he) and we’re just going to have to accept it without breaking out some wild dark magic binding spell.
“I think Marcus Freeman will be in the NFL at some point. He will be a head coach in the NFL.”
— @Clowfb, who visited Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame last month
But here’s the thing. Freeman is only 40. So he could win a title or two over a period of years and THEN do the NFL. pic.twitter.com/7095m4dZo6
As someone who openly complains about the lack of nooners on Notre Dame’s schedule every year (hey y’all — I love a good nooner here and there with the right one) I want to make sure you are thankful for Notre Dame’s NBC deal. Ohio State, for example, has been a program that has had to suffer through nooners in big time matchups, and more. Their fans are getting more and more restless about the lack of a good night game (or any night game).
Notre Dame gets these night home games, Ohio State might get kent state or Maryland if they are lucky
— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) May 7, 2026
A REALLY BIG DATE
I think things (at least in the preseason) are starting to pinpoint the Notre Dame vs Miami matchup as one of the biggest games of the year. The thing is though, it’s going to be a massive day all over the country. If Notre Dame puts on a real show on a day like this — well it’s going to be fun. Like it’s going to be really fun. It’s still hard to predict where College Gameday might be on this day, but I still think it will end up being at Notre Dame.
It's arguably the best slate of games in CFB history.
Right now I have 9 matchups involving a pair of Top 25 teams. NINE!!!
Why is SMU's game at Notre Dame considered a potential home game for SMU?
Some fans believe that the presence of SMU supporters will make the game feel like a home game for SMU due to their enthusiasm and travel.
What is the significance of the Notre Dame vs. Miami matchup this season?
The Notre Dame vs. Miami game is expected to be one of the biggest matchups of the year, with multiple Top 25 teams playing on the same day.
What are the implications of Marcus Freeman's future coaching prospects?
There is speculation that Marcus Freeman may eventually transition to an NFL head coaching position, given his age and potential success at Notre Dame.
How does Notre Dame's NBC deal affect their game scheduling?
Notre Dame's NBC deal allows them to have more night games, which fans appreciate compared to other programs like Ohio State that struggle to secure evening matchups.
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