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

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 / CBSSports.com / November 6

Jaguars rout undermanned Ravens; Miami vs. Notre Dame college football picks; LIV Golf shuts down

Plus, which teams are on upset alert for Week 9 in the NFL

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CBSSports.com / November 6

Jaguars rout undermanned Ravens; Miami vs. Notre Dame college football picks; LIV Golf shuts down

Plus, which teams are on upset alert for Week 9 in the NFL

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

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.

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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4
The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

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? 

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4
Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

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. 

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 4
Notre Dame Gets a Clear Message From College Football Playoff Committee

Notre Dame Gets a Clear Message From College Football Playoff Committee

The first College Football Playoff rankings came out on Tuesday night and a clear message was sent to Notre Dame: win out, or else. Forget the "what if this" or "what if that" regarding the rankings.

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

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

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. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 3
Tuesday’s College Football Playoff Rankings Are Bad News for Notre Dame

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

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

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

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 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

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 2
Catholics vs. Convicts: The history behind Notre Dame-Miami and why the 2026 showdown could be a defining moment for Marcus Freeman

Catholics vs. Convicts: The history behind Notre Dame-Miami and why the 2026 showdown could be a defining moment for Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame and Miami will restore their historic rivalry on Saturday in South Bend. There is a lot on the line for head coach Marcus Freeman. There are plenty of great rivalries in college football, but few carry the history, bitterness, and national championship implications of Notre Dame and Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 5
College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index

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.

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