Notre Dame vs Arkansas Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Notre Dame vs Arkansas Game Information
Notre Dame travels to Razorback Stadium for a high-profile nonconference matchup against Arkansas on Saturday morning. The Fighting Irish enter at 1-2 after a strong offensive showing against Purdue, while the Razorbacks sit at 2-2 following a heartbreaking loss at Memphis. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET on ABC with temperatures around 61 degrees. The current line favors Notre Dame by 6.5 points, with the total posted at 58.5. Saturday success begins with free college football picks you can rely on.
Notre Dame Preview
The Irish got back on track last week with a 56-30 win over Purdue, and quarterback CJ Carr showed improvement by throwing for 514 yards on the year with three touchdowns despite a pair of interceptions. Running back Jeremiyah Love has chipped in 127 yards on the ground, though the ground attack has yet to consistently set the tone. Tight end Eli Raridon has been a bright spot in the passing game, leading with 182 receiving yards. The Irish were competitive against both Texas A&M and Miami in two losses, but execution in late-game moments held them back. Linebacker Drayk Bowen leads with 14 tackles, and defensive lineman Boubacar Traore has added some pressure, though Notre Dame’s defense has not been able to close out games against top-level competition.
Arkansas Preview
Arkansas has relied heavily on quarterback Taylen Green, who has been both the team’s leading passer and rusher. Green has put up 866 passing yards with 11 touchdowns against two interceptions, while also adding 307 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Receiver O’Mega Blake has been a difference-maker with 266 yards and three touchdowns on 18 catches. The Razorbacks started the season with easy wins over Arkansas State and Alabama A&M, but fell short in back-to-back road tests against Ole Miss and Memphis, where defensive lapses proved costly. Linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. leads the team with 23 tackles, while Quincy Rhodes Jr. has provided a pass rush presence with three sacks.
Notre Dame vs Arkansas Prediction
This matchup should be competitive, but Notre Dame’s deeper roster and balanced passing attack give the Irish a slight edge. Arkansas will look to push tempo behind Green’s dual-threat ability, but the Razorbacks’ defense has not shown enough consistency to slow down a team that can spread the field. If Notre Dame’s offensive line provides Carr with time, the Irish should create enough big plays to cover on the road. The Irish offense has shown signs of breaking out, while Arkansas’ up-tempo style keeps the scoreboard moving.
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Prediction: Notre Dame 34, Arkansas 27
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