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The top 12 of the CFP have been hotly debated over the placement of Notre Dame and Miami. Despite the head-to-head matchup going for Miami, Notre Dame remains ranked higher (10th) than Miami (12th), with both teams boasting a 10-2 record. On Sunday morning, depending on how chips fall today, the Hurricanes and the Irish may be sitting next to each other. But who will the committee put in their final ranking? Nick Saban has a clear favorite. “They kicked Notre Dame’s a– in the game,” said Nick Saban on ESPN College GameDay as he picked Miami in the debate. 

Former Alabama head coach and ESPN GameDay host Nick Saban picks a clear favorite between Notre Dame and Miami to make the playoffs.

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Kamran Ahmad is a College Football writer at EssentiallySports, covering rising stars on the Rookie Watch Desk and financial trends on the NCAA NIL Desk. He keeps a close eye on FBS programs to identify the game’s next breakout talents. This year, Arch Manning tops his list, though he’s also bullish on Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin. Kamran views football’s progression system as one of the most effective in sports and sees playoff expansion as a key step toward deeper, more competitive seasons. Among his notable coverage are stories on Travis Hunter’s path to the Heisman, critical Week 1 matchups such as Clemson vs. LSU, and exclusive insights into players’ decisions and career milestones. Kamran’s work blends player evaluation, program analysis, and NIL developments, offering readers a forward-looking perspective on the future stars of college football.