As we have all learned since back in the B.C.S. days, it's the entire body of work that matters. How good are the wins? How bad are the losses? How are the teams playing at the end of the season? How is the schedule strength?
Our schedule is 8th. Miami's is 30th. Our Sagarin Rankings are 4 points higher than theirs. We lost to 2 of the Top 8 Sagarin rankings teams by a combined 4 points. Miami lost to #28 and #32 in those same rankings, one of which was at home.
That their wasn't a debate within the committee between these two teams speaks volumes.
Replies to: "He was clear that head-to-head is a factor considered."
- CFP committee chair drops the mic on why Notre Dame is rightfully above Miami, [LINK]
- whatsamataU - 10:41am 11/19/25
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- Does ND really have 2 losses? Is aTm really undefeated? - sweetbobbyg - 11:06pm 11/19/25
- He was clear that head-to-head is a factor considered. - jakers - 11:44am 11/19/25
- Most of the whining comes from those who haven't read the protocol governing the committee's ... [LINK] - lacan - 3:08pm 11/19/25
- It is also the “eye test” ND is playing well and the defense and passing game have improved greatly. - jamie - 10:58am 11/19/25
- Plus the new CFP Chair is from...Arkansas. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:49am 11/19/25