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Alabama, Miami in, Notre Dame out

Miami knows CFP process isn’t perfect after Notre Dame decision: ‘Not everybody’s going to be happy’

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Mario Cristobal spent four seasons working under Nick Saban at Alabama and learned countless lessons, some of which stand out more than others.

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How did Miami football make CFP? Committee re-watched Notre Dame game

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College Football Playoff expert picks: Alabama, Notre Dame or Miami in last spots? How 12-team field may look

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Texas A&M's final CFP ranking and first-round matchup revealed

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee made its decisions official, as the Texas A&M Aggies received the No. 7 seed and will host a home playoff game at Kyle Field against the Miami Hurrican...

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Notre Dame falls in CFP rankings again, gets left out of playoff while Alabama, Miami get in

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Indiana Grabs Top Seed in College Football Playoff, Alabama and Miami Make It; Notre Dame Left Out

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No. 10 Miami Hurricanes make 2026 College Football Playoff, playing No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies in first round

This is the 'Canes first trip to the CFP.

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College Football Playoff bracket has Indiana at No. 1, as Miami and Bama make the cut

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Miami head coach praises Texas A&M's 'big and physical' roster

ESPN called out for Notre Dame criticism after playoff snub

Fox Sports analyst Brady Quinn, a former Notre Dame quarterback, took to X to call out ESPN for the criticism after the snub.

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College Football Playoff chair on why Miami is over Notre Dame in final bracket: 'Side-by-side comparison'

Ninth-ranked Alabama did not move despite a 21-point loss to Georiga in the SEC Championship Game, centering the discussion on the Hurricanes and Fighting Irish for the last spot. Miami entered the final rankings at No. 12, while Notre Dame was No. 10.

Notre Dame Has Loophole to Avoid Repeat College Football Playoff Snub in 2026

According to Yahoo Sports, Notre Dame has a guarantee that it won't be snubbed from the CFP next season if ranked in the top 12.

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'Cowards.' Notre Dame 'took its ball and went home.' Reaction to Irish skipping bowl

Here's a sampling of the reaction on social media to Notre Dame opting out of a bowl after it was left out of the College Football Playoff

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'Totally not being considered' — Nick Saban reminds everyone on College Gameday of a forgotten aspect of the Miami vs. Notre Dame playoff debate

The debate has raged this week regarding the Miami Hurricanes vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and which of the two storied programs should be in the College Football Playoff if it comes down to one of the two.