Notre Dame CFP projection: Marcus Freeman lobbies for Irish, updates Love injury

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman delivered a message to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee after his team secured a 49-20 victory over Stanford. The Fighting Irish, ranked No. 9, have achieved 10 consecutive wins following an 0-2 start, and Freeman advocates for their inclusion among the nation's top teams. Notre Dame is currently positioned as the second-to-last at-large selection, ahead of Alabama, if the rankings remain unchanged.

Freeman emphasized the team's strong performance, stating that Notre Dame has consistently won by double-digit points. The competition for playoff spots remains intense, with No. 8 Oklahoma, No. 10 Alabama, No. 11 BYU, and No. 12 Miami also securing wins. If Alabama triumphs over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and BYU defeats Texas Tech, Notre Dame could miss the playoff spot.

Miami's significant win against Pittsburgh has also raised their profile in the committee's considerations, potentially challenging Notre Dame's position. Committee chair