TALIA'S TAKE: Social media reacts to Notre Dame’s 0–2 start

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame Football is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and social media has been buzzing nonstop. Fans, analysts, and even former players are weighing in after the Irish opened the season 0–2—just months after their championship run.

The biggest storyline is Notre Dame becoming the first team in 37 years to start 0–2 while still ranked in the AP Top 25. Some fans argue the Irish are still one of the best teams in the country, while others say ranking them is pure brand bias. ESPN even dropped their playoff chances to just 5.9 percent.

Another hot topic was officiating. Fans pointed to questionable targeting and holding calls, with some suggesting SEC referee bias. There was even talk of Notre Dame trying to protest the loss, but no official response followed.

New defensive coordinator Chris Ash has taken the brunt of the criticism. Fans on social platforms are calling for major changes after two disappointing outings, and his future has become one of the most debated storylines of the week.

Bottom line: Notre Dame’s rough start has fans frustrated, the defense under the microscope, and playoff hopes already in question. But if there’s one thing certain, it’s that Irish football will always keep social media talking.