Notre Dame Could Miss College Football Playoff If This Happens
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Notre Dame currently holds the No. 9 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings and is considered a strong title contender, backed by ESPN's Football Power Index, which ranks them No. 3 overall. They share the third-best odds to win the national championship with Texas A&M, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Irish are heavily favored in their regular-season finale against Stanford.
However, Notre Dame's playoff hopes could be jeopardized by several scenarios. BYU could secure an automatic playoff bid by winning against UCF and then Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game. This would create competition for Notre Dame, as Texas Tech's strong season could edge out the Irish.
In the SEC, if Texas A&M and Alabama win their upcoming games, they will face off in the SEC championship. An Alabama victory would guarantee them a playoff spot, potentially pushing Notre Dame out of contention. Texas A&M's head-to-head win over Notre Dame also strengthens their position.
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