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CFP chair explains Notre Dame football’s shocking No. 11 ranking before Miami clash

College Football Playoff selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek attributed Notre Dame's placement at No. 11 in the inaugural CFP rankings to the Fighting Irish's lack of a marquee victory, despite their strong start to the 2026 season.

Yurachek noted that the team has a prime chance to change that perception this weekend when they host the undefeated Miami Hurricanes, who currently hold the top seed.

Notre Dame entered this matchup with a 7-1 record, having dropped a 28-24 road game against then-No. 8 BYU on October 17 before rebounding with a 35-13 win over Navy on October 31.

The clash at Notre Dame Stadium is the final opportunity on the Irish's schedule to secure a high-profile win, as their remaining opponents are Boston College, SMU, and Syracuse.

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