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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.

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Georgia is back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Utah and Notre Dame; Ohio State drops to No. 21

Notre Dame jumps to No. 3 after defeating top-ranked Miami, Georgia rises back to No. 1 in this week's AP Top 25 poll.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / November 8

Projecting the second College Football Playoff Rankings: How high should Notre Dame climb?

We know this year’s committee is very into quality wins, and it’s willing to ignore losses if the wins are good enough.

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

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

Where Does Notre Dame Move Up to in College Football Playoff Rankings?

Last week, the College Football Playoff committee gave Notre Dame a harsh but honest message: win or go home. After debuting at No. 11 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, Notre Dame's season hung in the balance on Saturday as it welcomed No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 8

College Football Playoff Poll Prediction: Where Will Notre Dame and Tennessee Rank Now?

There were plenty of storylines coming out of the first round of College Football Playoff rankings last Tuesday night. Alabama at No. 5 raised the biggest ruckus, but as it turned out, the committee was justified.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr Makes Emotional Admission About Losing Younger Brother Chad to Rare Brain Cancer at Age 5: 'Creates a Hole'

Some losses stay with a family forever, shaping the lives of those left behind in ways words can hardly explain. For C.J. Carr, that pain is deeply personal.

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.

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.

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

Notre Dame-Miami Tickets Soar to Record Prices as Demand Reaches New Heights

When you put Notre Dame and Miami in a football game against one another, the drama will automatically be high. Then, if you make both teams at a national championship level, and have them meet the year before, with Notre Dame falling due to a late Miami field goal on South Beach, the excitement only grows.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 5

Time for Notre Dame Football to Actually 'Leave No Doubt' vs Miami

There comes a point in every football season where the time for talking officially runs out. That time is now for Notre Dame as the 7-1 Fighting Irish welcome to the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes to town in what could end up being one of the biggest games Notre Dame Stadium has ever hosted.

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.

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 / 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 / Yardbarker / November 5