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Explain to me how Miami’s schedule is tougher than Notre Dame’s
TL;DR
Miami's 2026 football schedule faces criticism for its lack of challenging opponents, while Notre Dame's schedule is under scrutiny for its strength. Both teams have significant games, but Miami's schedule features only one top 25 opponent.
Key points
- Miami's schedule includes only one top 25 opponent
- Notre Dame's schedule has faced significant criticism
- Miami plays an FCS school this season
- Notre Dame will face North Carolina in a key matchup
- CBS Sports ranked Notre Dame at #4
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CJ Carr
Miami HurricanesNotre Dame Fighting IrishNorth Carolina Tar Heels
CBS TOP 138
Any preseason ranking put out there is just a fun guess, but we seem to put a little stock in them because at the very least — it’s fun. CBS Sports dropped a complete 138 team ranking with Notre Dame coming in at #4. (Special note… I’m looking forward to taking my boys to Ypsilanti on August 29 to watch our #118 Eastern Michigan playing host to #136 Sacramento State. I’m totally serious — Hurons Forever!).
SO… WHAT ABOUT MIAMI’S SCHEDULE?
Notre Dame’s 2026 football schedule has been taking quite a bit of heat over the last few months, and to be honest, there isn’t a whole lot to defend. And yet… where’s everyone’s beef with Miami’s schedule? The Canes have one opponent in the top 25 (Notre Dame) and play an FCS school. Where’s the outrage?
PRETTY OBVIOUS
Speaking of Miami and Notre Dame vs Miami… it’s sold out, and it’s also a game the nation is looking at as a major revenge game. CJ Carr may not use those words, but we can (and will).
Q&A
Why is Miami's football schedule considered weaker than Notre Dame's?
Miami's schedule includes only one top 25 opponent and an FCS school, leading to criticism about its competitiveness compared to Notre Dame's tougher matchups.
What notable games are on Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule?
Notre Dame will face several challenging opponents, including a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, which is expected to be a highlight of their season.
How does the CBS Sports ranking affect perceptions of Miami and Notre Dame?
CBS Sports ranked Notre Dame at #4, which influences public perception of their schedule's strength compared to Miami's, which is ranked much lower.