Podcast: Notre Dame beats #1 Miami & now controls its own destiny for the College Football Playoff
On the November 9, 2026 edition of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union’s Irish Football Fix, hosts Chuck Freeby and Angelo Di Carlo recap Notre Dame’s massive win over #1 Miami and preview the upcoming matchup with Boston College.
In segment 1, we discuss the magnitude of the win and where Notre Dame should land in the College Football Playoff conversation, how Notre Dame and its fans lived up to the moment, the near Miami touchdown to tie it, the field rush and CJ Carr moving to the top of the Heisman Race.
In segment 2, we dive deeper into elements of the game including the play of the wide receivers, Notre Dame winning the battle in the trenches and how valuable Leonard Moore is.
In segment 3, it’s our Focus on Faith interview with Mr. College Basketball and Notre Dame football superfan Dick Vitale.
In segment 4, we hear from Marcus Freeman on the Irish looking to avoid a let down, how Boston College has a history of upsets a week after Notre Dame beats #1 and the matchup with the Eagles. We conclude the show with our picks.
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