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On YouTubeNotre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
2025 College Football Playoff Experiment Should Lead To CFP Expansion
Even before this year's CFP drama, which eventually concluded with Notre Dame and other good teams being left out of the field, I believed that CFP expansion to 16 was going to be a reality.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
The Biggest Takeaway from Notre Dame Missing the CFP: Schedule Easier Opponents
The biggest surprise of the College Football Playoff was Notre Dame being left out, but no matter how much it may hurt to hear, the Fighting Irish are 100% to blame.
Marcus Freeman News / Athlon Sports / December 9
Notre Dame Announces Marcus Freeman News After College Football Season
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff, shocking many in the sports world. Despite finishing the regular season with a 10-game win streak, Notre Dame's previous losses at the beginning of the season to Miami and Texas A&M came back to haunt their postseason chances.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 9
CFP Committee Made A Fool Of Itself With Notre Dame Decision
For weeks leading up to the official College Football Playoff bracket reveal, the committee was consistent on one thing in particular. It ranked Notre Dame ahead of Miami every week.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Big Ten Should Make A Play For Notre Dame
So, Notre Dame is a bit peeved about the College Football Playoff committee leaving it out of this year’s dance. Ever since the initial CFP rankings, the Fighting Irish were ranked ahead of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes despite the head-to-head loss.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / December 9
Notre Dame Accused Of Making 'Big Mistake' With Bowl Decision
Notre Dame continues to face criticism for declining a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff. Following Sunday's CFP bracket reveal, the Fighting Irish announced that they won't play in a bowl game.
Dick Vitale News / The Spun / December 9
Dick Vitale Says Anyone Criticizing Notre Dame Is Just 'Jealous'
Dick Vitale won't stand for any Notre Dame criticism amid the prestigious program's College Football Playoff omission. Miami made the CFP over Notre Dame with the same 10-2 record and a head-to-head victory, but the Fighting Irish haven't accepted the outcome too graciously.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / LWOSports.com / December 9
The Playoff Fiasco: Notre Dame’s Snub and the Making of a Controversial CFP Bracket
The college football world is abuzz following the release of the final 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, which set the 12-team field and ignited a firestorm of debate.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 9
Urban Meyer offers advice to Marcus Freeman as the NFL continues pursuing the Notre Dame head coach for various HC openings
Now that the 2025 college football season is officially over for Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish fanbase is going to have to be ready to deal with the constant rumors surrounding head coach Marcus Freeman and other job openings.
Stephen A Smith News / The SportsRush / December 9
Stephen A. Smith Dissects Who & What is To Be Blamed for Notre Dame’s CFP Snub
Notre Dame isn’t just disappointed, it’s livid. And Stephen A. Smith made it abundantly clear why the Fighting Irish feel the College Football Playoff committee, the ACC, and even their own independence all share a piece of the blame for their CFP snub.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Gridiron Heroics / December 9
'Cowardly, Immature and Pathetic': Former NFL Player Did Not Hold Back on Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s decision to withdraw from bowl consideration after missing the College Football Playoff has sparked widespread criticism, and one former NFL linebacker delivered the harshest response.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 9
Joel Klatt makes frustrating point about Notre Dame missing CFP
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't going to be in the college football playoff. Heck, they're not even going to be in college football's postseason because they've declined to play in a bowl game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Softball On SI / December 8
Beloved Former Notre Dame Softball Coach Passes Away
Former Notre Dame head softball coach Liz Miller sadly passed away on Dec.5. With 24 seasons of coaching overall, including 17 at Lake Michigan College
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 8
Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won't be in the College Football Playoff. This is even though Marcus Freeman's team finished 10-2 while riding a 10-game winning streak.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 8
Notre Dame football has a clear decision that they need to make following the controversial final CFB Playoff decision
It has been an extremely frustrating 24 hours for Notre Dame football and its proud fan base. After both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the BYU Cougars lost
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Joe Theismann sounds off on Notre Dame’s ‘disgusting’ CFP snub
Former Notre Dame standout Joe Theismann is among those who feel the Fighting Irish were robbed of a College Football Playoff berth, but he thinks the Miami Hurricanes should not have been omitted instead.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / December 8
Notre Dame Athletic Director Issues 'Warning' To The ACC
There'll be no College Football Playoff for the Fighting Irish this year — or any postseason play for that matter — after being passed up by the selection committee this past weekend.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 8
'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC
Notre Dame has continued its ranting following its exclusion from the College Football Playoff, this time taking aim at the ACC.
Brady Quinn News / The Spun / December 8
Legendary Notre Dame Football Star Brady Quinn Rips ESPN
One of Notre Dame's most famous alums is taking ESPN to task after his alma mater was left out of the College Football Playoff. Despite going 10-2 with
Dick Vitale News / Athlon Sports / December 8
Dick Vitale Has Strong Words After Notre Dame Misses Out on College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff rankings were released on Sunday following the conference championship games, and some people are not happy. The grievances primarily involve three teams: the Alabama Crimson Tide, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Miami Hurricanes.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 8
Why Did Miami Go to the Playoff Over Notre Dame?
The College Football Playoff bracket was decided on Dec. 7 and going into it No. 11 Notre Dame (10-2) had an 87 percent chance to go to the CFP, while No.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Notre Dame athletic director unloads on the ACC
Everyone associated with Notre Dame is furious with the College Football Playoff selection committee for leaving the Fighting Irish out of this year’s tournament, and athletic director Pete Bevacqua says those feelings of frustration extend toward the ACC as well.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 7
College Football Playoff chair confronted over Miami-Notre Dame decision
Notre Dame had been ranked ahead of Miami in the College Football Playoff rankings until the selection committee had a change of heart at the last moment on selection day itself, allowing the Hurricanes to make the playoff while leaving the Irish out.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7
CFP committee chair offers bogus explanation for Miami-Notre Dame decision
The College Football Playoff selection committee made a baffling change in the rankings before unveiling the final 12-team bracket on Sunday, and Hunter Yurachek made the situation worse with the explanation he gave for what transpired.
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