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Miami's Mario Cristobal Makes Case for Hurricanes Over Notre Dame in CFP

Miami's Mario Cristobal Makes Case for Hurricanes Over Notre Dame in CFP

Summary

Miami's head football coach, Mario Cristobal, argues that his team, the Hurricanes, deserves a spot in the College Football Playoffs (CFP) over teams like Notre Dame. Miami finished its season with a 10-2 record, including a win against Notre Dame, and Cristobal believes this should influence the CFP selection process.

Key Facts

  • Miami's football team ended the season with a 10-2 overall record.
  • Miami lost to SMU and Louisville, both unranked teams, in their conference.
  • Miami had a significant win against Notre Dame, which also has a 10-2 record.
  • Miami coach Mario Cristobal believes head-to-head wins should count heavily in the CFP selection.
  • Cristobal criticizes the CFP system, suggesting it might unfairly favor Notre Dame due to its independence from conferences.
  • He noted the importance of rewarding teams for winning games, linking it to how the NFL uses head-to-head results for playoff positions.

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