Notre Dame entered Saturday needing a statement win over Miami to strengthen its College Football Playoff resume after being left out of last season's 12-team field because of a head-to-head ....
When Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoff last season after losing a head-to-head matchup to Miami, the return of the rivalry in South Bend this year was circled by everyone within the FightingIrish program.
Notre Dame's matchup against Miami was always going to be a big game, but it became even more important for the FightingIrish this week ... The Fighting Irish are 54th in strength of schedule according to ESPN's FootballPowerIndex.
The MAIS quarterfinal showdown between the Saint JosephFightingIrish and the Oak Hill Academy Raiders was an absolute rollercoaster that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.