Notre Dame Kicked From Playoffs, Goes Scorched Earth On Their Way Out | Pat McAfee Show
Analyzing CFP Selection Controversy and Institutional Power
Understand why teams like Notre Dame and BYU feel slighted by the CFP committee and examine the underlying power dynamics influencing playoff access.
Short Summary
- The CFP committee overlooked strong 11-2 teams like BYU while controversially keeping Alabama ranked high despite a loss.
- Notre Dame’s Athletic Director publicly condemned the process, suggesting the committee made final decisions weeks in advance.
- The discussion questions the inclusion of smaller programs (Tulane, JMU) versus established brands (Notre Dame) when prioritizing ratings and money.
This segment dissects the irrationality of the final CFP rankings, focusing on the perception of institutional bias and the committee’s opaque decision-making process.
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Top Comments (10)
Gruden has the best solution, play in games for the other spots during conference championship weekend
Conferences are too big. Teams don't play each other. Too much politics not enough on field results
ESPN workers defending their company. Shocking.
Vandy dropped 2 spots after beating Tenn on the road. Help me understand?
CFP Committee is a joke and disgrace. Not even dropping Alabama one spot after 21 point loss. First time ever a team blown out in conference championship game and does not drop. The hypocrisy is appalling.
When the committee moved BAMA to 9th, I knew they were not moving won or lose
Look up the committee members who select this,lmao.😂
The committee letting a three loss Alabama in is criminal.
Everyone paid by ESPN says there is no bias. Hilarious 😂
We know why they kept Vanderbilt out... they don't think they'll sell enough hats and jerseys
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Top Comments (10)
Gruden has the best solution, play in games for the other spots during conference championship weekend
Conferences are too big. Teams don't play each other. Too much politics not enough on field results
ESPN workers defending their company. Shocking.
Vandy dropped 2 spots after beating Tenn on the road. Help me understand?
CFP Committee is a joke and disgrace. Not even dropping Alabama one spot after 21 point loss. First time ever a team blown out in conference championship game and does not drop. The hypocrisy is appalling.
When the committee moved BAMA to 9th, I knew they were not moving won or lose
Look up the committee members who select this,lmao.😂
The committee letting a three loss Alabama in is criminal.
Everyone paid by ESPN says there is no bias. Hilarious 😂
We know why they kept Vanderbilt out... they don't think they'll sell enough hats and jerseys