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CFP Selection Committee Faces Backlash for Notre Dame Decision

CFP Selection Committee Faces Backlash for Notre Dame Decision

Summary

The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first rankings, placing Notre Dame at number 10 despite criticism. Fans and experts questioned the ranking because Notre Dame has the same record as Miami but lost to them in their first game.

Key Facts

  • The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings for the season.
  • Notre Dame is ranked number 10, ahead of teams like Texas and Miami.
  • Miami defeated Notre Dame 27-24 in their first game but is ranked eight places lower.
  • Both Notre Dame and Miami have a 6-2 record.
  • Critics argue the committee used subjective measures rather than head-to-head results or tough schedules.
  • Fans expressed their concerns about Notre Dame's ranking on social media.
  • Notre Dame has one more game against a ranked team, Pittsburgh, on November 15.
  • Miami will also play against Pittsburgh on November 29, providing another chance to improve its record.
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