Summary
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is part of a debate about their position in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. Despite having two early-season losses, they went on a 10-game winning streak, leading to their inclusion as the No. 10 team by the CFP committee. Key discussions revolve around their place in the playoffs compared to other eligible teams like Miami and Texas.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame started their football season with two losses but then won their next ten games.
- They finished the season with a decisive win against Stanford, 49-20.
- Notre Dame is ranked No. 10 in the College Football Playoff bracket by the CFP committee.
- Discussions revolve around Notre Dame's place in playoffs compared to teams like Miami, which also went 10-2 and defeated Notre Dame.
- Notre Dame does not have a conference championship; other teams will play in upcoming games affecting playoff standings.
- ESPN's Week 15 bracket projects Notre Dame to play against Texas A&M in the first round.
- Controversy exists over how teams are ranked, with concerns about "subjective" criteria in the CFP rankings process.
