Notre Dame linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) and linebacker Jack Kiser (24) celebrate getting a stop during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Despite its proximity to Chicago, Indiana is not exactly as beloved as our other neighbors. Wisconsin is like our backyard neighbor who lets us use their pool any time. Michigan is like an old friend who stays out for “one more” after everyone else has gone home.

The second installment of the College Football Playoff rankings were released and it was good news for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Notre Dame jumped up two spots to No. 8 in the latest installment, which followed Notre Dame's 52-3 victory over Florida State .