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Final CFP Outlook: What Awaits Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama?

Notre Dame didn't play on Saturday but was perhaps the biggest winner in regard to the College Football Playoff. The Irish were at home in South Bend watching the games, and early help from Texas Tech in the Big 12 championship before Georgia dog-walking Alabama in the SEC championship seem to be enough to get Notre Dame in.

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Notre Dame Appears Headed Back to the CFP After Championship Saturday

Notre Dame went into Saturday likely needing a few things to go its way in order to end up making it back to the College Football Playoff, and it certainly seems like enough things have happened.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6

Miami fans use airplane to send a message to CFP committee

Miami Hurricanes fans are doing everything they possibly can to send a message to the College Football Playoff selection committee amid the ongoing debate between Miami and Notre Dame.

Fans may not like Kirk Herbstreit's playoff outlook for No. 9 Alabama

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBA Draft on SI / December 6

True Freshman Jalen Haralson Leads Notre Dame to Win Against TCU

The 2026 NBA Draft class could be another group loaded with talent. Aside from the obvious talent at the top of draft boards with players like Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr., Caleb Wilson and others, the class also boasts a number of solid players outside of the upper echelon.

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

Marcus Freeman Reveals Notre Dame's Quarterback Recruiting Strategy

There's no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to college football recruiting, especially with the transfer portal becoming a major factor. Notre

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

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua States Case For College Football Playoff Bid

With the regular season finished, all Notre Dame can do is wait. And pray. And state their case to be one of 12 teams in the College Football Playoff when the field is announced Sunday at Noon ET on ESPN.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / December 5

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 5

Notre Dame Inks Elite 2026 Recruiting Class To Lock In Elite Status

Notre Dame Football has just inked by far the highest-rated recruiting class in the modern era of college football. After signing 27 players, this Notre Dame group ranks as a top-three class in the nation, regardless of which recruiting service you reference.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 5

Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price Named Finalists for Top Duo Award

Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price were supposed to be the best 1-2 punch in college football. It didn't go that way through the first two games as the Irish started the season 0-2, but the two found their groove after that, and so did the Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Will Teams Shy Away From Scheduling Notre Dame In Nonconference Play?

As Miami and Texas sit on the outside looking in to the College Football Playoff, some have questioned the value of scheduling marquee nonconference games.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / December 4

Watch: Notre Dame facing uphill battle for CFP spot over BYU, Miami | The Dan Le Batard Show

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Notre Dame Men's Basketball Upsets Missouri, Hand Tigers First Loss

Before Tuesday night's ACC/SEC Challenge against Missouri, the Notre Dame Men's Basketball team had won all the games it should have won and lost all the games it probably should have lost.

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Marcus Freeman Confused By Notre Dame's Fall in College Football Playoff Rankings

For the last two weeks, Notre Dame sat ahead of Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. The Fighting Irish won 49-20 at Stanford (4-8) on Saturday, while the Crimson Tide picked up a 27-20 road win over Auburn (5-7).

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Everything you need to know about the Notre Dame defensive class - biggest wildcard, a boom or bust prospect, and instant impact players

Notre Dame football has been recruiting at a very high level under head coach Marcus Freeman, but the 2026 recruiting class takes that recruiting impact to a whole other level.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Surprising New Outlook Boosts Notre Dame’s Playoff Hopes

Tuesday night didn't appear to bring good news for Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish fell from No. 9 to No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings despite cruising to an easy victory at Stanford.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Notre Dame football and HC Marcus Freeman just did what no other College Football program could do in the 2026 recruiting class

Notre Dame football has been recruiting on a historical level under head coach Marcus Freeman since he took over the program before the 2022 college football season.