Card stack
Miami is ranked No. 1, but still a touchdown underdog at No. 4 Notre Dame. And this is a rarity
Compiled Nov 6
What happened
No. 1 Miami (8-0) visits No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday night
The detail
Notre Dame is favored by more than a touchdown at most sportsbooks
The detail
Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney was injured, affecting the betting line
The detail
Ohio State was a 2.5-point underdog when it lost to Texas this season
How it unfolded
Jan. 7, 2013: No. 1 Notre Dame was a 10-point underdog to Alabama and lost 42-14 in the national championship · 2014: Mississippi State was a touchdown underdog to Alabama and lost 25-20 · Jan. 11, 2016: Clemson was ranked No. 1 and a 6.5-point underdog to Alabama in the title game · This season: Ohio State was a 2.5-point underdog and lost to Texas · This season: Georgia was a 2.5-point underdog and beat Alabama · Saturday night: No. 1 Miami visits No. 4 Notre Dame as more than a touchdown underdog
By the numbers
8-0 Miami's record · 7-1 Notre Dame's record · 58% bettors taking Notre Dame moneyline · 73% bettors taking Miami with the spread · 42-14 Alabama's win over Notre Dame
Still unresolved
The article says it is 'believed' the 2014 Mississippi State game was the most recent instance of a 7+ point underdog No. 1 team