Notre Dame Opts Out of Bowl Game Following College Football Playoff Exclusion and Fan Demands
Notre Dame has decided to forgo a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff, despite a strong 10-2 record and fan pressure.
Overview
Notre Dame, despite a 10-2 record and winning its last 10 games by nearly 30 points, was excluded from the College Football Playoff, with Alabama and Miami chosen instead.
An earlier loss to Miami reportedly eliminated Notre Dame from playoff contention, contributing to their eventual decision to forgo a bowl game this season.
Following the playoff snub, Notre Dame fans voiced strong demands for the team to boycott any bowl game and reconsider its future football schedules.
Consequently, Notre Dame officially opted out of playing in a bowl game this season, citing their exclusion from the College Football Playoff as the primary reason.
The College Football Playoff will proceed with first-round games on December 19-20, featuring top seeds Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech, among others.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by portraying the College Football Playoff committee's decisions as unfair and inconsistent, particularly regarding Notre Dame's exclusion. They use loaded language like "snubbed" and "deserving teams" to evoke sympathy for those left out. The collective narrative emphasizes the strong records and perceived injustices faced by teams, questioning the committee's rationale.
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FAQ
Notre Dame's earlier loss to Miami eliminated them from playoff contention, contributing to their exclusion in favor of Alabama and Miami who were chosen for the College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame has a long history of bowl game appearances, with 41 appearances all-time, including their first bowl in the 1925 Rose Bowl. They have secured several wins in notable bowls such as the Sugar Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Rose Bowl over many decades.
Notre Dame officially chose to forgo playing in a bowl game this season primarily due to their exclusion from the College Football Playoff, compounded by fan demands to boycott any bowl games after being snubbed.
The first-round College Football Playoff games will feature top seeds Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech, while Alabama and Miami were also chosen over Notre Dame for the playoff spots.
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