No. 8 Notre Dame has fought its way back into playoff contention by winning seven straight games. A win Saturday could put the Fighting Irish back in position to

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his No. 8 Fighting Irish locked into playoff mode when they host Virginia.

However, Virginia has a notable Notre Dame football alum coming with it. Chris Tyree will be making his return to South Bend. The running back turned receiver is the third leading receiver for the Cavaliers despite only having 22 receptions this season.

Preview the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Cavaliers college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Breaking down who you should look out for when the Virginia Cavaliers travel to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Irish junior receiver Will Fuller hauls in the game-winning touchdown reception with 12 seconds left to push Notre Dame past Virginia 34-27 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. The Irish twice led by double digits but needed a late-game drive led by sophomore quarterback DeShone Kizer to top the unranked Cavaliers.

Check out the notable facts and figures between Virginia and No. 8 Notre Dame ahead of their matchup this Saturday.