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Does Notre Dame Have to Beat Miami to Make the Playoff? Analysts Disagree

Does Notre Dame Have to Beat Miami to Make the Playoff? Analysts Disagree
World Sports · 18:43:22 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

USA Today Sports columnists Blake Toppmeyer, John Brice, and Matt Hayes offer differing opinions on whether Notre Dame must defeat Miami to secure a College Football Playoff berth. The debate highlights the uncertainty surrounding the Fighting Irish's postseason path.

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