College Football Playoff Rankings Raise Miami-Notre Dame Game Stakes

Saturday's Notre Dame-Miami football game already had plenty of intrigue. It is the first time since 1988 that the teams have played when each is in the top five of the Associated Press poll. The Hurricanes are No. 1, while the Fighting Irish are No. 4, just like they were 38 years ago when Notre Dame pulled off a one point victory and ended up winning its last national title. But the initial College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night put even more significance on Saturday's contest. The CFP selection committee has Miami first and Notre Dame 11th.