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CFP Rankings Keep Notre Dame Ahead of Miami Despite Head-to-Head Loss

The committee cites recent résumé strength over head-to-head in slotting the Irish above the Hurricanes.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 31: Malachi Tony #10 of the Miami Hurricanes pushes off cornerback Karson Hobbs #21 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The third CFP rankings released Tuesday list Notre Dame at No. 9 and Miami at No. 13.
  • Both teams are 8–2, and Miami beat Notre Dame 27–24 in Week 1.
  • Committee chair Hunter Yurachek said Miami’s two losses to unranked teams weighed heavily, while Notre Dame’s defeats include a one-point loss to current No. 3 Texas A&M.
  • Commentators split on the ordering, with Colin Cowherd endorsing the emphasis on timing as Deadspin questioned consistency and underscored Miami’s head-to-head win.
  • The placement renewed calls from some fans for the ACC to revisit its scheduling arrangement with independent Notre Dame, which plays about five ACC opponents each season.