8legs: College football playoff (cfp)

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Indiana clinched the Big Ten title and will be the No. 1 seed in the CFP, potentially setting up a Rose Bowl appearance.
Notre Dame could be seeded No. 9 or No. 10 and would need a road win over Oklahoma to reach Pasadena.
The Rose Bowl would feature Notre Dame if they advance and the field aligns with the No. 9 or No. 10 seed scenario.
Notre Dame’s Rose Bowl history includes a 1925 win and a 2020 playoff appearance moved due to Covid.
Marcus Freeman guided the Irish to a 10-game win streak entering postseason play.
The report notes Notre Dame’s potential road path to Pasadena hinges on winning a first-round CFP game.
The analysis cites projections that Oklahoma could be the No. 8 seed in the CFP bracket.
Notre Dame’s Rose Bowl possibility is described as a pathway that would be touchdown away from reality with a key upset.
The piece provides historical context on Notre Dame’s Rose Bowl trips dating back to 1925.
The Rose Bowl narrative is framed around postseason projections and potential matchups for Notre Dame.

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sports20h ago

Saban says AI would struggle to determine an equitable 12-team playoff field for 2025.
The 12-team field was revealed amid debates over Alabama, Notre Dame, and Miami positioning.
Tulane earned a spot as the top Group of Five representative in the final bracket.
James Madison also qualified as a conference champ in the final field.
Saban voiced mixed feelings, saying he’s happy for teams that qualified but felt a notable omission remained.
The final bracket included a mix of conference champions and top-ranked teams in the 12-team format.
Alabama’s late-season loss did not shift their ranking above the cutoff.
Notre Dame dropped out of the 11th spot in favor of Tulane’s bid.
Miami earned the new No. 10 seed amid the final bracket adjustments.
The committee’s decisions were framed as the best possible outcome amid controversy.
The discussion highlights the broader debate over playoff fairness and selection criteria.

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sports15h ago

Texas Tech fans hope for a CFP quarterfinal matchup against James Madison after the Dukes would beat Oregon in the first round.
If JMU defeats Oregon, Texas Tech would be No. 4 seed and face Duke in the Capital One Orange Bowl quarterfinals.
Oregon’s high-powered offense would test James Madison’s defense if the upset materializes.
JMU would need a strong game plan and favorable conditions to pull off the upset at Autzen Field.
Texas Tech reportedly expects to play Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals while hoping for an easier path to the national championship.
The feature emphasizes Texas Tech's playoff momentum with men’s and women’s teams achieving strong seasons.
No. 1 seed status for potential opponents hinges on upsets and round-one results.
The article provides context on potential matchups within the CFP format and the significance for Texas Tech.
The piece situates the hypothetical scenario within the broader postseason framework, including the Orange Bowl implications.
The article notes Russell Kay as the journalist contributing to this Texas Tech feature.

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