Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Prediction: Can Taylen Green, Razorbacks Keep Pace with Irish?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may only be 1-2, but their ranking at No. 22 shows that oddsmakers and pollsters alike still respect the talent on Marcus Freeman’s roster. Their two defeats came against top-level competition — a one-possession loss to Miami followed by a narrow setback against Texas A&M — before finally notching their first win of the season in a dominant blowout over Purdue. The Irish have had flashes of brilliance behind freshman quarterback CJ Carr, but consistency has been the missing ingredient. A road trip to Fayetteville provides both danger and opportunity: a chance to stabilize the season against a middling SEC opponent, or another setback that would push them below .500.

For Arkansas, the pressure is also mounting. The Razorbacks enter 2-2 after last week’s stunning upset loss to Memphis as a touchdown favorite. Quarterback Taylen Green has the athleticism to keep defenses off balance, and he showed it earlier this season in the shootout against Ole Miss. However, turnovers and inconsistent offensive execution have held the Razorbacks back. With a defense that has allowed 30+ points in back-to-back weeks, they’ll need Green to both protect the football and hit on big plays if they want to outduel Notre Dame’s balanced attack.

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Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Odds

Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Date, Time, and Where to Watch

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ABC

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Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Prediction

Oddsmakers have Notre Dame listed as a -4.5 road favorite, but our OddsChecker+ Positive Value Bets Tool is showing value on the underdog. The AI projections expect a tighter margin of around 1.5 points, making Arkansas +4.5 a 4.8% +EV play at -110 odds. That difference signals that the spread might be inflated by Notre Dame’s ranking rather than their actual on-field performance. Given how shaky the Irish have been in high-leverage moments, taking the points with the home team offers solid betting value.

Both squads have proven they can score, with Notre Dame and Arkansas ranking 16th and 17th nationally in scoring offense, each averaging around 40 points per game. While Notre Dame has leaned more on physicality and balanced drives, Arkansas thrives on pace and explosiveness, capable of stretching defenses vertically. Considering both have already faced quality opponents, the offensive production feels sustainable, and that balance raises the likelihood of a back-and-forth battle deep into the fourth quarter.

If this game comes down to late possessions — as both teams’ seasons have repeatedly shown — the edge may tilt to Arkansas with the home-field advantage. Notre Dame has the bigger name, but the Razorbacks have the firepower to keep up and the line suggests more value on their side. For bettors, Arkansas +4.5 is the sharper play in what should be a high-scoring, competitive clash.

Notre Dame vs. Arkansas Pick

• Pick: Arkansas +4.5 (-110) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook

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