Last week, the College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings for the 2025 season. Miami was ranked No. 18. CFP Committee chair Mack Rhodes cited Miami’s inconsistencies as a factor. However, Notre Dame earned the No. 10 spot. And that’s the crux of the issue, for which the Canes are nursing a grudge.

The CFP committee released the list on November 4, considering games until week 10. Post week 10, both Miami and Notre Dame were 6-2, and yet the difference in the rankings is glaring. On top of that, the Canes beat the Irish in a 27-24 contest during the season opener at Hard Rock Stadium. But that win wasn’t factored into the rankings. What made Miami fans even more upset was a report by ESPN reporter Kris Budden.

“Committee cannot/did not factor in UM’s win over ND, in de

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