Notre Dames Omission from Playoff, SECs Postseason Struggles: A Tale of Two ConferencesNotre Dames decision to skip bowl season after missing the College Football Playoff has sparked controversy, especially considering the SECs rough start in the postseason. Despite the SEC landing several teams ahead of Notre Dame, the conference has only secured one win and six losses overall, with zero wins against non-SEC opponents.The SECs postseason struggles are even more glaring when compared to Notre Dames performance. The Fighting Irish, who were praised for their grinding schedule, were left out of the playoff despite having a clearer path to a deep run. Meanwhile, SEC teams like Missouri, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt have all suffered losses in their bowl games, none of which came against opponents with winning records.The SECs top non-conference victories, such as Georgias narrow win over Georgia Tech and LSUs victory over a middling Clemson, now seem less impressive. The conferences hype, rooted in past glory rather than this seasons reality, could be further dented if Indiana beats Alabama in the Rose Bowl.For Notre Dame supporters, the postseason has been a bitter pill to swallow. The playoff field lacks a dominant powerhouse like last years Ohio State, and the Irish were poised for a deep run on an even clearer path.

The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered.

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.