US EditionCFP Chair Explains Choice to Include Miami, Exclude Notre Dame in Final Bracket
Two of Alabama, Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami will likely make the College Football Playoff as the committee evaluates recent losses and rankings.
- The CFP selection committee and ESPN will announce the 12-team bracket at 11 a.m. CT Sunday, Dec. 7, weighing Alabama, Notre Dame, BYU and Miami for the final spots.
- After Saturday's conference-title games, Alabama Crimson Tide lost 28-7 to Georgia, dropping to 10-3, while BYU Cougars were routed 34-7 by Texas Tech, reshaping the bubble.
- Notre Dame has won 10 straight games, outscoring opponents 440-143, and Miami is 10-2 with a 27-24 win over Notre Dame, while BYU is 11-2 with no ranked wins.
- The CFP committee must fill two at-large spots among Notre Dame, Alabama and Miami, and its preference for conference championship game appearances may influence Alabama's selection despite its loss.
- The selection will finalize bowl and postseason placements when the bracket is announced live on Sunday, confirming remaining slots while committee flexibility could move Alabama down or separate Notre Dame and Miami.
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