SOUTH BEND — A 10-game winning streak for Notre Dame football has essentially secured a first-round home game in the inaugural 12-team version of the College Football Playoff ... and No. 12 Miami (10-2) in the rankings, Manuel noted the Tide’s 6-1 ...

With conference title games on tap, the final field is starting to come into focus. And the committee shows it still favors the three-loss Crimson Tide in the final 12.

Analyzing the best potential College Football Playoff matchups for Notre Dame and which team gives the Irish the best shot at victory.