College Football Summary

Notre Dame's College Football Playoff (CFP) snub has ignited significant backlash and discontent from the Fighting Irish program. According to CBS Sports, the Notre Dame athletic director expressed that the team's relationship with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has suffered 'permanent damage' due to comments made leading up to their exclusion from the CFP.

The Fighting Irish have announced they will opt out of bowl games, a decision described as a sign of broader issues within the bowl system, as reported by ESPN. Furthermore, the Heisman Trophy Trust has announced four finalists for this year's prestigious award, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza among them, as noted by The Hockey Writers.

Meanwhile, Miami's head coach Mario Cristobal is making strides toward the CFP, indicating a shift in competitive dynamics within college football as teams adjust to the playoff landscape. The controversy surrounding Notre Dame's exclusion has also spurred reactions from analysts, with ESPN's Michael Wilbon sharing his critical views on the situation, which adds to the mounting discussions regarding the future of the CFP structure.