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Miami-Notre Dame Controversy Gets Surprise Prediction From Kirk Herbstreit

Miami-Notre Dame Controversy Gets Surprise Prediction From Kirk Herbstreit

Summary

A debate is ongoing about whether Notre Dame or Miami should have a higher ranking in the College Football Playoff selection. Both teams have the same record, but Notre Dame won their most recent games, while Miami lost twice to lower-ranked teams. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit predicts Notre Dame has a better chance of making it to the playoffs.

Key Facts

  • Notre Dame and Miami both have an 8-2 record this season.
  • Notre Dame lost to Miami in their head-to-head game but has won eight games straight since starting 0-2.
  • Miami has lost two games to unranked teams and sits behind four other Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams.
  • To improve its chance for playoffs, Miami might need to win the ACC championship.
  • Kirk Herbstreit, a sports analyst, suggests Notre Dame could get into the playoffs over Miami if they win their next games convincingly.
  • Miami has an upcoming game against Virginia Tech.
  • Notre Dame has games against Syracuse and Stanford coming up.
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