Notre Dame vs. Miami in the CFP rankings is a vociferous debate. Sam Navarro / Imagn Images For much of the season, it’s seemed as if coaching carousel narratives have overshadowed the action on the field.

Quarterback CJ Carr has also emerged as one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the nation, completing 67% of his passes for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns. Next to Love, the star running back, the Notre Dame offense is incredibly potent and physical.

CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek explains Miami and Notre Dame comparison, and reveals what shaped the committee’s rankings.

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws a pass in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

College Football Playoff selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek said Notre Dame is ranked ahead of Miami because of the quality of the teams' losses

Jeremiyah Love moves closer to breaking a 46-year-old Notre Dame rushing record as the Irish defense delivers against Pitt.

Notre Dame football got a very good win against a top-25 opponent in Pittsburgh on the road. Here are some thoughts following the solid victory.

Needless to say Saturday's Syracuse game at Notre Dame (3:30 p.m. ET / NBC) will certainly not be regarded as one of the more storied meetings among the 11 over