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Canes' Cristobal feels for Irish: 'A tough business'

playHow the CFP committee landed on putting Miami ahead of Notre Dame (3:28)College Football Playoff selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek discusses the decision to put Miami in the College Football Playoff over Notre Dame. (3:28)ESPN News ServicesDec 8, 2025, 09:17 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Mario Cristobal spent four seasons working under Nick Saban at Alabama and learned countless lessons, some of which stand out more than others. And when thinking about the College Football Playoff, one of Saban's quotes from Cristobal's time as an assistant with him stood out."'If you want to make everybody happy, don't coach and get involved in football.

Canes' Cristobal feels for Irish: 'A tough business'

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  • Go sell ice cream, because the ice cream man makes everybody happy,'" Cristobal said, recalling the Saban line.
  • "In football, not everybody's going to be happy."A year ago, at 10-2 and snubbed by the CFP committee, Miami wasn't happy. This year, at 10-2 and headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game, the Hurricanes are thrilled.
  • It ultimately came down to an either-or pick for the last at-large spot, Miami or Notre Dame -- and the committee had no choice but to finally recognize the Hurricanes' 27-24 season-opening win over the Fighting Irish. With that, Miami went to the playoff and Notre Dame's season ended.
  • The Irish passed on bowl invites, telling fans they would turn their focus toward winning a national title in 2026.
  • And yes, the Hurricanes and Irish are scheduled to play at Notre Dame next November."Notre Dame is a great football team," Cristobal said.
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