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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

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Why did Notre Dame’s August loss cost the Irish a playoff spot in December?

As it turned out, the most important game impacting the most important decision the College Football Playoff selection committee made in 2025 took place in August.

Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / December 8

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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.

Marcus Freeman News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame Dealt Unfortunate News After College Football Season

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were one of the hottest teams in the country heading into Selection Sunday. Notre Dame won 10 straight games after suffering two early losses in the beginning of the season.

College football exec declares bowl games ‘officially dead’ amid new controversy

The decision by Notre Dame to not play in a bowl game could have sweeping consequences not only for the playoff system, but also regarding the future of the national college football bowl system itself.

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.

After missing CFP, Notre Dame declines bowl game invite

Notre Dame declining bowl game following CFP snub is valid

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl game

Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz had great reason for accepting bowl invitation

CFP selection show takeaways: Was Alabama a deserving selection?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / December 8

Notre Dame AD: ACC caused 'permanent damage'

Notre Dame's AD ripped the ACC after its CFP snub, saying the conference that houses almost every Fighting Irish team has caused "permanent damage" to the relationship.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 8

CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl

Since the introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024, bowls have lost relevance. But that still doesn't justify the Notre Dame Fighting Irish declining their invitation to play in one.

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn

'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC

Notre Dame QB hits transfer portal after CFP snub

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 8

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes new turn

Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn

The Fighting Irish were left out of the 12-team CFP bracket.

Notre Dame declining bowl game following CFP snub is valid, justified

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

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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 8

Notre Dame AD says College Football Playoff politics damaged relationship with ACC

Following the relase of the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket, there's one athletic director madder than a wet hornet: Notre Dame's Pete Bevacqua. His Fighting Irish were left on the cutting room floor on Sunday's selection show after the committee opted to slide Miami above ND and into the field, leaving Marcus Freeman's group out.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 8

Notre Dame Declines Non-CFP Bowl Invite: Right Or Wrong Decision?

After all of the drama, all of the debate, all of the arguments made, the CFP committee did what Irish fans feared most all along: flip the Irish for Miami in the final CFP poll.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 8

A Notre Dame Fan's 5 Biggest CFP Committee Complaints

College football fans and media rarely agree on anything. That being said, I think everyone who follows the sport closely could agree that the way the CFP committee operates is incredibly frustrating.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / December 7

Why the CFP Committee Got It Wrong on Alabama, Notre Dame and Miami

To get this out of the way … I have no problem whatsoever with Miami getting into the College Football Playoff. I believe in respecting the results. It did beat Notre Dame, and talent-wise, it can absolutely go on a four-game run and win the national title.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 7

Notre Dame Made the Right Move Opting Out of Lowly Bowl Game

Notre Dame's 2025 season has officially come to an end. The Fighting Irish announced on Sunday afternoon that they will not participate in a bowl game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 7

Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame Playoff Snub

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, and the biggest headline came from who was left off the list: Notre Dame. Despite

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 7

Notre Dame AD Fires Back at ESPN and CFP Committee

In a stunning conclusion to the college football regular season, the College Football Playoff selection committee released its final rankings on Sunday, demoting Notre Dame to the No.

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBA Draft on SI / December 6

True Freshman Jalen Haralson Leads Notre Dame to Win Against TCU

The 2026 NBA Draft class could be another group loaded with talent. Aside from the obvious talent at the top of draft boards with players like Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Mikel Brown Jr., Caleb Wilson and others, the class also boasts a number of solid players outside of the upper echelon.