The expansion of the College Football Playoff marks a pivotal change for the sport, surpassing the previous BCS system. Notre Dame's path to an at-large bid exemplifies this shift.
Despite being ranked 20th, Texas A&M's loss to Notre Dame on their home field significantly alters the dynamics of the CFP race, especially for the remaining conferences.
With Notre Dame's Independent status, they face unique challenges in securing one of the seven at-large bids, making their performance against weaker opponents crucial for CFP placement.
The selection committee's bias towards certain conferences heavily influences the allocation of at-large bids, potentially sidelining teams from the ACC and Big 12 in favor of Notre Dame.
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