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Notre Dame-ACC Rift: Playoff Snub Sparks Conference Realignment
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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.
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