Notre Dame Declines Bowl Invitation After College Football Playoff Exclusion
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Notre Dame Declines Bowl Invitation After College Football Playoff Exclusion

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Notre Dame opts out of postseason bowl games following exclusion from the 12-team College Football Playoff, citing team decision and future aspirations.

Notre Dame has announced it will not participate in any postseason bowl games after being excluded from the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP). Despite a 10-game winning streak and a 10-2 record, the Fighting Irish were ranked No. 13, just outside the playoff field. The final at-large berth was awarded to Miami, which had a head-to-head victory over Notre Dame earlier in the season. In a statement, the team expressed gratitude for fan support and stated their intention to pursue a national title in 2026. Iowa State and Kansas State have also declined bowl invitations, citing coaching transitions. The Big 12 Conference fined both schools $500,000 for not honoring bowl commitments. Bowl organizers may now consider 5-7 teams with high Academic Progress Rates to fill the vacancies.

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Notre Dame has announced it will not participate in any postseason bowl games after being excluded from the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP).

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Despite a 10-game winning streak and a 10-2 record, the Fighting Irish were ranked No. 13, just outside the playoff field.

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The final at-large berth was awarded to Miami, which had a head-to-head victory over Notre Dame earlier in the season.

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Iowa State and Kansas State have also declined bowl invitations, citing coaching transitions.

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