Notre Dame's Playoff Snub: Protest & Preferential Treatment

08/12/2025 1 min
Notre Dame's Playoff Snub: Protest & Preferential Treatment

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Notre Dames football program faces backlash for skipping a bowl game, perceived as a protest against the College Football Playoff exclusion. The decision sparks debate on financial implications for non-playoff bowl games. Reports of legal documents guaranteeing Notre Dame a playoff spot if ranked twelfth or higher raise concerns about preferential treatment. Critics argue Notre Dames independent status and TV deal with NBC are driven by financial considerations, while the athletic director criticizes the ACC for not advocating for their inclusion in the playoffs.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.