‘That’s What I’m Worried About’ — Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Raises a Stink Over Notre Dame’s Guaranteed Entry Into CFP Top 12

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame is heading into the 2026 season as one of the most probable College Football Playoff contenders. The Fighting Irish have a litany of reasons to live up to those sky-high expectations, but Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is concerned that Notre Dame’s playoff advantage this season could create problems for his alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes.