Why it makes sense for Notre Dame to actually be rooting for an old rival this weekend in the College Football Playoff.

Plus, landing spots for the top QBs in the portal and if the Playoff does expand, how will they fit more games into the schedule?

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football won't be headed back to the College Football Playoff after all. Sunday’s long-awaited reveal kept Alabama at No. 9 despite a one-sided loss in the SEC Championship Game and jumped idle Miami (10-2) from No. 12 ahead of Notre Dame (10-2), leaving the Irish on the outside looking in.

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips responded to Notre Dame's criticism, saying the league has a "responsibility" to support its teams.

A 2-point attempt in the middle of season, an overturned fumble by a blade of grass and a Heisman moment defined a chaotic 2025 season.

After getting snubbed from the College Football Playoff, Finebaum thinks that the Notre Dame football program leaves the ACC for the Big Ten.

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has been put on notice regarding his future with the program heading into 2026.

Notre Dame has won eight games in a row while Syracuse has lost six straight. Here’s how the Irish can stay hot on Senior Day in South Bend.