Summary
The final College Football Playoff rankings placed Miami at No. 10 and Notre Dame at No. 11, which left Notre Dame out of the 12-team playoffs. Miami's head coach Mario Cristobal emphasized understanding for Notre Dame's situation, pointing out similar experiences as well as the complexity of the selection process.
Key Facts
- The College Football Playoff rankings left Notre Dame out of the postseason, ranking them No. 11 just behind Miami.
- Miami moved up to No. 10 despite not playing in the conference championship, which was the same for Notre Dame.
- Notre Dame chose not to participate in a bowl game after missing out on the playoffs.
- Miami head coach Mario Cristobal spoke about his understanding of the situation, as Miami faced a similar exclusion the previous year.
- Cristobal noted that Miami's win over Notre Dame was a key factor in the selection committee's decision.
- The College Football Playoff process involves many factors, including human error and injuries, adding complexity to team selections.
- Miami will play against No. 7 Texas A&M in their first playoff game on December 20.
