On this episode of CFE Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey break down the first official College Football Playoff rankings release of the season and what the committee's initial board signals for the rest of the bracket.From there, Ross Dellenger joins and the guys preview a massive clash between Miami and Notre Dame. Is Shannon Dawson’s group truly the best offense in the country and can Notre Dame’s playoff résumé survive compared to a two- or three-loss SEC squad?To round out the show, the crew dives into the coaching carousel as Mike Norvell is officially out at Florida State. Is Tallahassee still an elite destination? Could an Eli Drinkwitz-style program builder be the target, and would FSU consider an unexpected reunion with Manny Diaz?All this and more on the College Football Enquirer…0:00 - Welcome to CFE0:50 - First CFP Rankings reaction20:32 - [1] Miami at [4] Notre Dame preview41:15 - The truth about the FSU job56:55 - Oklahoma’s Coaching CarouselSubscribe to the College Football EnquirerApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tvPROVO, UT - OCTOBER 17: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up before their game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)Chris Gardner
First CFP Rankings Reaction! + Is the Miami Offense Too Much for ND? + Who takes the FSU job?

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to the initial College Football Playoff rankings reveal before diving into a massive Miami vs. Notre Dame showdown. Plus, the guys break down Mike Norvell’s firing at Florida State, the ensuing coaching search, and whether you're better off as a P4 coordinator or a G6 head coach.
Key Takeaways
- First CFP Rankings Reaction!
- + Is the Miami Offense Too Much for ND?
- + Who takes the FSU job?.
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