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Notre Dames Pete Bevacqua faces backlash for playoff criticism, golfing with Trump and Sankey; Finebaum compares remarks to Macbeth, Smith questions selection for golf meeting.

Notre Dames exclusion from the College Football Playoff sparks controversy, with the Fighting Irish, ranked eleven nationally, left out despite a ten-win season. The teams athletic director, Pete Bevacqua, criticizes the final rankings and the ACCs lobbying for Miami. Notre Dames decision to skip a bowl game and the SECs perceived superiority complex are also cited as factors in the controversy.

College Football Playoff Drama: Big Twelve Commissioner Brett Yormark Defends Jim Phillips, Criticizes Notre Dames Pete Bevacqua In this episode, we delve into the ongoing controversy surrounding the college football playoff. Big Twelve Commissioner Brett Yormark recently defended Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips, criticizing Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua for his comments. The tension escalated due to the close relationship between Miami and Notre Dame, and the committees decision to flip the schools, despite both being inactive during championship week. While the playoff structure remains a topic of debate, the drama surrounding the decisions seems to be what truly captivates fans.

Notre Dames exclusion from the College Football Playoff, despite being ranked higher than Miami, sparked controversy. The committee chose Miami due to their head-to-head win and Notre Dames loss in a conference championship game. This decision led to Notre Dames withdrawal from a bowl game and strained relations with the ACC, raising questions about the fairness of the playoff selection process.

Notre Dames surprising exclusion from the College Football Playoffs sparks debate on selection process fairness. Paul Finebaum and Dan Patrick discuss Lane Kiffins future at LSU and potential offseason changes in college football.

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Notre Dame football is making headlines with two of their star players, Jeremiyah Love and Leonard Moore, earning first-team All-American honors from CBS Sports. Love, a junior running back, had an outstanding season, finishing third nationally in yards from scrimmage and second in total touchdowns. He also led all FBS players in yards per attempt and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Moore, the cornerback, had a strong performance despite missing two games, recording thirty-one tackles, seven pass deflections, a forced fumble, and five interceptions. Notre Dame will face tough competition this fall, but this recognition sets a high bar for their upcoming season.

Leonard Moore, Notre Dames sophomore cornerback, has been named a first-team All-American by On Three, following an exceptional season. He earned finalist spots for the Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Award, and led the team with five interceptions and seven passes defended. Despite missing two games, he earned seven mid-season first-team All-American honors. Moore led all Power Four conference cornerbacks in coverage and overall defensive grades, and Notre Dame finished the season with the most interceptions in the country. He is expected to be the top cornerback in the country next season.

Notre Dames independent status and ACC tensions: The Fighting Irish face permanent damage in their relationship with the ACC after being left out of the College Football Playoff. The ACC is accused of campaigning against Notre Dame, leading to calls for the Irish to reconsider their partial conference affiliation. Analysts suggest Notre Dames lack of full conference affiliation may be the real reason for their playoff exclusion. The situation escalated when Notre Dame opted out of a bowl game, sparking debate about the fairness of the playoff selection process.