SOUTH BEND — A 10-game winning streak for Notre Dame football has essentially secured a first-round home game in the inaugural 12-team version of the College Football Playoff ... and No. 12 Miami (10-2) in the rankings, Manuel noted the Tide’s 6-1 ...

Where things stand in the latest College Football Playoff bracket projection as the Selection Committee reveals its penultimate top 25 rankings moving into Cham

Notre Dame continues to move up the College Football Playoff rankings after its 49-35 win over USC. The Irish also benefited from Ohio State losing at home to Michigan this weekend. Notre Dame was 10th in the first rankings release but continues to rise as they continue to win.