College Football Summary

In a shocking turn of events, the College Football Playoff (CFP) Committee has announced its final rankings, leaving the Notre Dame Fighting Irish out of the 12-team playoff field. According to multiple sources, Notre Dame's exclusion has been met with overwhelming shock and sadness from both fans and the team, especially after they were previously ranked ahead of Miami, who secured the last at-large spot.

In contrast, the Indiana Hoosiers have made history by being named the No. 1 seed after an undefeated season, with a quarterfinal matchup scheduled against either Oklahoma or Alabama at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.

The committee's decision has prompted Notre Dame to decline any bowl game invitations, a move described by sources as a response to feeling 'punched in the stomach' by the CFP. Meanwhile, Alabama and Miami round out the playoff picture, completing a dramatic shakeup in the rankings as they leapfrogged Notre Dame.

This year's playoff will feature Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech among the top contenders, while the Irish, who reached the CFP final last season, are left to ponder their unexpected absence from postseason play.