Summary
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Notre Dame for not accepting a bowl game invitation after being left out of the College Football Playoff (CFP). Notre Dame lost a spot to Miami in the CFP rankings due to an earlier loss to them. Finebaum suggests Notre Dame should join a conference to improve their chances in the future.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame was not included in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
- The Miami Hurricanes, who also had a 10-2 record, were chosen instead.
- Notre Dame lost the season opener to Miami, impacting CFP selection.
- Paul Finebaum called Notre Dame's response to being left out "embarrassing."
- Finebaum believes joining a conference could improve Notre Dame's playoff chances.
- Notre Dame is part of the ACC for other sports but not for football.
