Is Notre Dame still an elite college football program?

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beating ranked opponents

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Still a contender

The team remains a legitimate national championship contender if they can win their upcoming games against ranked opponents.

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Not elite

The program is not elite because they consistently fail to defeat top-15 ranked opponents when it matters most.

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championship caliber status

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The program is still a strong contender for a national title despite recent frustrations and missed postseason opportunities.

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The team lacks elite status because they failed to demonstrate the dominance required of a true championship-caliber program.

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Still a contender

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The team's roster talent level is sufficient to maintain their status as a legitimate national title contender.

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Not elite

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