Summary
The College Football Playoff committee left Notre Dame out of the 12-team playoff, opting instead for Miami. Notre Dame then decided not to participate in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against BYU, leading to a variety of reactions.
Key Facts
- The College Football Playoff committee picked Miami over Notre Dame for the No. 10 seed.
- Notre Dame finished their season with 10 wins and 2 losses.
- Teams like Tulane and James Madison were chosen for the final playoff spots.
- Notre Dame decided against playing in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against BYU.
- Urban Meyer commented that Notre Dame players likely chose not to play if they couldn't compete for the championship.
- Notre Dame started the season with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, which affected their playoff chances.
