Miami enters Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame as the top-ranked team in the College Football Playoff rankings, while the Fighting Irish sit at No. 11. The Hurricanes are one of three undefeated teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, boasting a perfect record, whereas Notre Dame carries a 7-1 record into the pivotal home game.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr will lead the Irish offense in what shapes up as a critical contest for both programs' playoff aspirations. The game's stakes have been heightened by the latest playoff rankings, which place Miami in the driver's seat for a top seed.
