Herbstreit's Playoff Scenario: Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami

06/12/2025 1 min
Herbstreit's Playoff Scenario: Alabama, Notre Dame, Miami

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ESPNs Kirk Herbstreit sparked a buzz in college football circles, suggesting a surprising scenario for the College Football Playoff. If Alabama lost to Georgia, Notre Dame and Miami could potentially sneak in. Herbstreit pointed out that Alabamas playoff hopes were fragile, and a blowout loss could harm their standing. Both Notre Dame and Miami had reasons to root for Georgia, as a non-competitive Alabama showing could be a major red flag. Despite identical records, Notre Dame consistently ranked higher, adding complexity. Alabama needed a strong performance to keep their playoff dreams alive.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.