Among common opponents, Notre Dame and Miami have both blown out NC State. Miami has already beaten Stanford and Syracuse by large margins. The Hurricanes finish the season against the Pittsburgh team Notre Dame just beat; the Irish get the Orange and Cardinal next. Those common opponents will probably be a wash.

It appears everyone has an opinion on the College Football Playoff committee's decision to put Irish ahead of Tide.

Paul Finebaum and Stephen A. Smith had a fiery debate over Notre Dame's CFP ranking on a Nov. 19 "First Take" segment.

Since starting the season 0-2 with last-second losses to major playoff contenders, Notre Dame has settled in as one of the most reliable teams in college football. The Irish sit at No. 9 in the College Football Playoff Rankings with only games against bottom feeders Syracuse and Stanford remaining.

Fans were vocal about the College Football Playoff selection committee's decision to rank Notre Dame above Alabama.

Mario Cristobal wasn't shy after Saturday's win at Virginia Tech in saying that the Hurricanes' win over Notre Dame should matter.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025,

Notre Dame football was ranked above Miami in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and Colin Cowherd knew exactly why it happened.

The SEC Network personality can't fathom how the Fighting Irish were slotted at No. 9 in this week's CFP rankings.

Notre Dame lost to Miami to start the season, but still ranks above the Hurricanes in the latest CFP rankings - angering many.

College football fans urged the ACC to break an agreement with Notre Dame amid the recent rankings in the CFP.