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ESPN crew has stunned reaction to Notre Dame’s spot in CFP rankings

The College Football Playoff committee placed Notre Dame at number 11 in its initial 2026 rankings, a decision that has drawn significant scrutiny. Committee chair Hunter Yurachek defended the placement by noting the 7-1 team currently lacks a signature victory on its resume.

With the rankings now public, the Fighting Irish face an immediate test as they prepare to host the top-ranked Miami Hurricanes this Saturday. Analysts including Kirk Herbstreit and Rece Davis have expressed surprise at the committee's assessment of the program.

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