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Notre Dame Bows Out, Slams Playoff Selection

Notre Dame, ranked tenth, was overlooked for the final playoff spot, favoring Miami. The Fighting Irish, with a ten and two record, expressed shock and disappointment, calling the outcome a joke and a waste of time. Meanwhile, Notre Dame became the third team to decline a bowl bid, joining Kansas State and Iowa State. The College Football Playoff selection committees decision to prioritize Miamis head-to-head win over Notre Dame has raised questions about the legitimacy of weekly ranking shows.

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