Nick Saban puts his trust in surprise team during College GameDay ahead of Notre Dame vs. Pitt game

The Notre Dame vs. Pitt game is arguably the standout fixture in Week 12. Nick Saban is one of many analysts who'll be watching the Fighting Irish and Pitt Panthers battle at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa.

While speaking on College GameDay, Saban said,

"I know a lot of people are talking about if Notre Dame will lose. I think Notre Dame is going to win out. I think Notre Dame's got a really good team."

The seven-time national championship-winning head coach concluded,

"They have weapons on offense and they're playing better on defense."

Nick Saban knows a thing or two about winning out, and he's tipping Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish to pull off a win away from home. Saban sees Notre Dame's weapons on offense and stability on defense being major factors in Week 12.

Notre Dame is fresh off a win over the Navy, while Pitt is a game week removed from defeating Stanford. This is a game that could have significant ramifications in the CFB landscape.

Notre Dame and Pitt face off in a potential playoff shootout

Today's game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Pitt Panthers is a potential playoff decider. Both teams enter the game with two losses on their résumé, and one more defeat will likely put an end to national championship aspirations for the season.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost their first two games of the season. Those losses were against the Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies. Marcus Freeman's side has since pulled off seven consecutive wins and is now ranked No. 9 in the AP Poll.

The Pat Narduzzi-coached Pitt Panthers lost their third and fourth games of the campaign. Those losses occurred against the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Louisville Cardinals. They've since pulled off five straight wins and are ranked No. 22 in the AP Poll.

Today's game has the potential to be a classic CFB showdown. Here's how to watch:

• Date: Saturday, November 15
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: Noon (EST)
• TV Channel: ABC
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA

Edited by Nick Igbokwe