Why Notre Dame’s No. 10 College Football Playoff Ranking Doesn’t Add Up

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Notre Dame has been ranked No. 10 in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) Top 25 of the 2025 season despite holding a 6-2 record. The Fighting Irish's prominent position in the rankings highlights their potential path to the playoff if they win their remaining games, including a notable matchup against No. 24 Pittsburgh. Key victories include a win over USC, while their losses came against Miami and Texas A&M, the latter ranked No. 3 and undefeated.
The ranking has sparked debate due to Notre Dame's record compared to teams like Louisville, which stands at 7-1 and four spots behind despite defeating Miami, a common opponent. The selection committee, led by chairman Mack Rhoades, cited Notre Dame's solid performance on tape as a factor in their ranking.
The perception of conference strength also played a role, with the ACC receiving less favor from the committee, as evidenced by the lower rankings of Miami and other ACC teams. Louisville's
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