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ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Predicts One-Loss Team Will Be Snubbed by CFP Committee With Week 10 Upset

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame faces a make-or-break moment this Saturday. Kirk Herbstreit warns that if the one-loss Fighting Irish drop Week 10 to Miami, a second loss will leave them on the outside looking in, even in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff setup.

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Jonaz Walton Can Wreck Miami’s Game Plan if Notre Dame Lets Him

Jonaz Walton has rushed for 477 yards and four touchdowns at 6.9 yards per carry as a true freshman. He’s already within 42 yards of Notre Dame’s rushing lead despite having 21 fewer carries than Nolan James Jr.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / November 6

2026 College Football Week 10 Best Bets: 5 picks for Nov 7 including Miami vs Notre Dame, Utah vs BYU

NBC Sports’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best College Football bets for Week 10!

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

ESPN 'College GameDay' guide: How to watch in Week 10, location, guest picker, more

College football is entering its final stretch, and that means every game's stakes are high.

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to return to being an alpha WR with Malachi Toney out

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College football Week 10 TV schedule includes two must-see showdowns

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 6

Notre Dame Needs a Ted Lasso Pep Talk Before Its Huge Showdown With Miami

It wasn't a surprise that ESPN announced College GameDay would head to Notre Dame for the showdown with No. 1 Miami this week. It's two of college football's biggest names, both with legitimate national championship aspirations this season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 5

'There's players all over': Notre Dame HC still focused despite injury to Miami star

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

The Fighting Irish have a tough test against the No. 1 Hurricanes this Saturday.

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

The College Football Playoff committee ranked Notre Dame No. 11 on Tuesday, seven spots below its No. 4 rank in the AP Poll. What gives?

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

No. 11 Notre Dame aims to make CFP case against No. 1 Miami

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday night that Miami's Malachi Toney is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and will undergo surgery that will sideline him indefinitely.

Daylyn Upshaw must step up for Miami vs. Notre Dame with Toney out

Ryan Day and Ohio State make Luke Fahey decision for clash vs. Oregon

Philip Rivers to meet with 'entire NC State brass' after Russell Wilson news

Paul Finebaum bashes CFP committee, rips Alabama's ranking in fiery rant

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Miami gets concerning Malachi Toney news ahead of Notre Dame clash

Miami gets concerning news on Malachi Toney ahead of Notre Dame clash

A worrisome update emerged from Miami practice Wednesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Notre Dame.

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

Exploring Miami's path in the inaugural 2026 College Football Playoff rankings

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in heading into November schedule?

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Talking CFB: Purdue Pauses Major Notre Dame Series, Howard Suffers Major Injury Blow, HBCU Program Makes Historic FCS Return & More

College football season is rapidly coming to a close. There are just four more games left in the regular season for FBS teams, and even fewer for FCS teams, and before we know it, we’ll be watching the final 12-team playoff in college football history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 4

No. 1 Miami Faces Notre Dame In Game That Could Reshape College Football Playoff Race

Miami entered the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season at No. 1, placing the Hurricanes ahead of Georgia, Utah and Indiana. That position reflects an impressive 8-0 start and gives Miami a clear opportunity to compete for the national championship.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Lindy's Sports / November 4

Notre Dame Fighting Irish shouldn't make College Football Playoff if they lose to Miami

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish failed to make the College Football Playoffs a year ago due to their two losses. Notre Dame already lost to the BYU Cougars and now hosts the Miami Hurricanes in a pivotal game on Saturday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 4

College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: SEC Strength, Notre Dame's Concern Headline First Rankings

The first edition of the College Football Playoff selection committee’s top 25 rankings is always an intriguing exercise. The initial release provides a window into what the committee could value this season and how it shapes the rest of the schedule.

Notre Dame No. 11, Kentucky No. 6 in First CFP Rankings

The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the season on Wednesday, placing the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 4

Kirk Herbstreit Surprised by Historic College Football Powerhouse’s CFP Ranking

Kirk Herbstreit called Notre Dame’s No. 11 spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings the biggest surprise of the release, and the ESPN analyst says Saturday’s game against top-ranked Miami will decide where the Irish land.

Notre Dame Ranked No. 11 in First CFP Rankings Before Hosting Miami

Notre Dame is No. 11 in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s first ranking, seven spots below its place in this week’s AP poll. The 7-1 Fighting Irish host No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Notre Dame had better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday night.

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Tuesday’s College Football Playoff Rankings Are Bad News for Notre Dame

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have given Notre Dame an immediate challenge, with the selection committee placing the Fighting Irish at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 3

College Football Playoff Committee Facing Backlash For Disrespecting Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff rankings are officially out, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, the selection committee ruffled some feathers Tuesday night.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / November 3

Paul Finebaum Warns Notre Dame Ahead Of College Football Playoff Rankings

There’s a lot riding on Saturday’s primetime game between Miami and Notre Dame — especially for the Irish, says ESPN‘s Paul Finebaum. With the two CFB powers set to meet in South Bend this weekend, the result will likely have major playoff implications.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

Rece Davis Predicts Notre Dame Playoff Problem Ahead of Top-5 Miami Showdown

Notre Dame could find itself in the same College Football Playoff predicament that ended its 2025 season if it can’t beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday, according to ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Former Notre Dame Superstar Gets Axed by NFL Team

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estimé was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday, ending a short stay on the active roster that began with a mid-October signing and included one memorable touchdown.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Notre Dame set to host massive recruiting weekend for Miami showdown, with several elite 2028 prospects expected in South Bend

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are hosting a long list of impressive recruits against Miami. Who will be on campus? Marcus Freeman has an opportunity to make the November 7 matchup with Miami about much more than the result on the field.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 5

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College football never stays predictable for long, and that's part of what makes every Saturday so much fun.

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more

Miami could be unanimous No.1 ahead of Notre Dames showdown

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 27

Notre Dame vs Navy Prediction: How Fast Can the Irish Refocus?

The Notre Dame schedule is better than it gets credit for, the team is fantastic, and yet when it had the chance to flex its muscle and show just how good it was … (cue the sad trombone) womp, womp.