Notre Dame faces must-win matchup against No. 1 Miami on November 7

Notre Dame has been ranked No. 11 in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and will face No. 1 Miami on November 7. This game is critical for the Fighting Irish to secure a signature win, as they risk missing the CFP for the second consecutive year if they lose. Currently, Notre Dame's best wins are against unranked Wisconsin and North Carolina. CFP committee chair Hunter Yurachek emphasized the need for a signature victory against Miami to boost their ranking, while ESPN analyst Greg McElroy remarked on their unbeaten record against lower-ranked teams and the high stakes of this weekend's match.

• 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s CFP hopes could come down to one game. And it’s No. 1 Miami