Summary
Notre Dame was ranked No. 11 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, missing the chance to compete for the national championship. Following this decision, Notre Dame chose not to play in a bowl game this season. Their decision affects ESPN's lineup, as Notre Dame games are usually highly watched.
Key Facts
- The College Football Playoff committee ranked Notre Dame No. 11, excluding them from the CFP.
- Alabama and Miami received the final at-large bids for the CFP.
- Notre Dame's athletic director expressed disappointment over the team's exclusion from CFP.
- Notre Dame announced it would not participate in any bowl game following this ranking.
- The team was expected to play BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl if they qualified.
- The Pop-Tarts Bowl is scheduled for December 27 and will be broadcast on ESPN.
- Notre Dame games are typically popular and attract large viewership.
