The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have placed the Miami Hurricanes in an unexpected position relative to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, according to a report published on November 4, 2026.
The rankings, released by the CFP selection committee, put Miami in a situation that analysts described as surprising given the team's performance to date. Notre Dame's placement in the rankings adds further intrigue to the matchup between the two programs.
Further details on the specific ranking positions and the committee's rationale were not immediately available.
