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

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

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.

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.

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,

Miami kept the heat applied on the CFP selection committee by comfortably beating Virginia Tech, 34-17, on the road Saturday.

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.

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman told the media that Jaden Greathouse will be ready for the College Football Playoff.