Marcus Freeman reacts to Notre Dame’s win over Miami, CFP rankings impact

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Marcus Freeman reacts to Notre Dame’s win over Miami, CFP rankings impact
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the significance of his team's victory over Miami on November 7, which has strong implications for their College Football Playoff (CFP) ranking. Following a previous loss to BYU, Notre Dame was under pressure but delivered a decisive performance against the top-ranked Hurricanes. Freeman noted that the win serves as an important lesson from last season’s disappointments, as rankings can fluctuate drastically. He emphasized the need for consistency as the Irish aim to maintain their position in the playoff race with upcoming matchups against Boston College, SMU, and Syracuse. Freeman expressed gratitude for the effort put in by his players and highlighted the unique nature of this win in the context of his coaching career.

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  • •Notre Dame defeats Miami, ranked No. 1, on November 7.
  • •Freeman highlights the importance of the win for CFP standings.
  • •Irish previously lost to BYU, adding pressure for this matchup.
  • •Upcoming games against Boston College, SMU, and Syracuse follow.
  • •Freeman reflects on lessons learned from last season's rankings.
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In the 2025 season, Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman left doubt. They lost to Miami and Texas A&M, and that was enough to miss the College Football Playoff.This season, Freeman and the Irish didn’t want to make that same mistake. However, having already taken a loss to BYU, it looked like they had […] The post Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Shares Truth About Miami Win, CFP Ranking appeared first on HEAVY.

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