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Explained: Miami is ranked No. 1, but still a touchdown underdog at No. 4 Notre Dame. And this is a rarity

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Miami is ranked No. 1, but still a touchdown underdog at No. 4 Notre Dame. And this is a rarity
Miami is ranked No. 1, but still a touchdown underdog at No. 4 Notre Dame. And this is a rarity · Photo: The Associated Press

No. 1 Miami (8-0) visits No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday night

CFP
College Football Playoff ranking system referenced for both teams
moneyline
A betting option on which team will simply win the game, regardless of score margin
point spread
The margin by which a favored team is expected to win, used for betting purposes
underdog
The team expected to lose according to the betting odds or spread
Heisman Trophy
An annual award given to the most outstanding player in college football

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