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After beating the previously No. 1 Miami, Notre Dame can keep its national championship hopes alive, as it sits three wins away from returning to the College Football Playoff.

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Notre Dame's Narrative Shift After the Win Over Miami

In the most dramatic way one could imagine, lining up perfectly with Notre Dame history, the singular Miami game result was going to dictate the narrative surrounding not only the 2026 Notre Dame season but the Freeman era as a whole as well.

Lou Holtz News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame's Lou Holtz Tribute Against Miami Was Better Than Fans Realized

While some certainly try to rival it, no single game is thought of more when one hears the name of a former Notre Dame head football coach, and Lou Holtz is mentioned.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Notre Dame is predicted to land another top-100 defensive tackle after a massive recruiting weekend against Miami

Notre Dame football has been predicted to land yet another top-100 recruit. Defensive line coach Charlie Partridge looks to continue his hot streak. Notre Dame is gaining momentum with another highly regarded defensive line prospect in the 2028 recruiting class.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / November 9

Is Notre Dame ready to party like it's 1988?

To prepare for the biggest game of the regular season, Marcus Freeman and the Irish looked to the past.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Predicting Notre Dame’s spot in the next College Football Playoff rankings: How high will the Fighting Irish climb?

Notre Dame football is coming off a massive victory over No. 1 Miami. Where will the Irish be ranked in the next CFB Playoff ranking? My prediction: Notre Dame will jump from No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame Saves The Season In Thrilling Win Over Miami

When I think off the top of my head about the first emotion that comes to mind regarding Notre Dame's season-saving win over Miami, it's relief. And not just in terms of win-loss record or playoff standing, but relief in a larger existential sense of the term.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8

CJ Carr Makes November Heisman Push With Clutch Win Over Miami

The 2026 Notre Dame regular season has been challenging to figure out. The first six opponents were all not very good at football, and Notre Dame won all of them rather comfortably without having to play its best and cleanest ball.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 10 standouts.

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

Nick Saban slams 24-team College Football Playoff, blames money for expansion

The 5 'little brother' rivalries in college football

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: Notre Dame, Tennessee improve CFP claims, Kyle Whittingham's Michigan struggles and the best running back no one's talking about

No. 11 Notre Dame puts itself in driver's seat for playoff spot after knocking off No. 1 Miami

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Pat McAfee Calls Notre Dame Student a 'Liar' After ESPN Host’s College GameDay Expenses Cross $15 Million

A $1 million kick. A playful accusation. And a second chance to prove himself. Notre Dame student Michael Milano stepped up for Pat McAfee’s College GameDay challenge in South Bend, with Miami football legends waiting nearby and the crowd watching closely.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7

Best College GameDay Signs from Week 10: Miami-Notre Dame Edition

ESPN and College GameDay hit the road again this weekend in anticipation of an active Week 10 college football slate. The network’s flagship pregame show pitched its tent at Notre Dame, which could end up hosting the most important game of the week against No.

Michael Irvin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7

College GameDay Finds Unusual Way to Include Michael Irvin in Kicking Contest

College GameDay delivered another memorable edition of Pat McAfee’s “Kicking Is Easy” contest on Saturday from Library Lawn at Notre Dame, where No. 1 Miami is set to face the No.

Jonaz Walton News / TWSN / November 7

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 / EssentiallySports / November 7

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.

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

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Entertainment News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

College GameDay Heads to Notre Dame for Miami Showdown

ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live from the University of Notre Dame’s Library Lawn in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday for Week 10’s matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes.

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?

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.

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.

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.