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Miami’s Win Doesn’t Close CFP Gap With Notre Dame

The committee is prioritizing perceived quality of losses over head-to-head results, leaving Miami chasing a narrower at-large path.

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Overview

  • Miami beat Virginia Tech 34-17 on the road to keep its playoff bid in play entering the final week.
  • Notre Dame routed Syracuse 70-7, a statement that further burnished the Irish résumé on Saturday.
  • The Week 13 CFP rankings list Notre Dame at No. 9 and Miami at No. 13 despite Miami’s head-to-head win in Week 1.
  • Coach Mario Cristobal criticized the process, arguing a true “field test” should give real weight to head-to-head outcomes.
  • CFP chair Hunter Yurachek said evaluations have centered on comparing losses, and USA TODAY’s analysis says Miami likely needs a top-10 finish or a conference title to secure a spot.