Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Stands by Playoff Case Despite Criticism
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have found themselves at the center of a College Football Playoff (CFP) debate. The team is ranked among the top teams in the nation, but some argue that they are not deserving of their spot in the playoff bracket.
Despite losing two early games, Notre Dame rebounded with an impressive 10-game winning streak, including a 70-7 rout over Syracuse and a 49-20 victory over Stanford. However, they have no conference championship to contend for, leaving the selection decision up to the CFP committee.
A controversy surrounding the Miami Hurricanes not being listed in the projected CFP bracket has added fuel to the debate. The Texas Longhorns also believe they have a case for being included in the playoff due to their impressive wins over top-ranked teams.
In an interview with ESPN, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love addressed the criticism and defended his team's spot in the playoff. "I really just say, we're a playoff team," he said. "I mean, yeah, we lost two games in the beginning of the season, but you look at all the other teams that you're comparing us to, and look at their schedules and who they've lost to."
Love also touted his team's strengths, including their great playmakers and experienced coaches. He acknowledged that some people may not like Notre Dame, but he believes that his team has what it takes to succeed in the playoffs.
While Love stands by his team's playoff case, others have raised concerns about the CFP format. ESPN analyst Joel Klatt argued that the committee is being subjective with its rankings, citing the lack of quality wins for Notre Dame. He also noted that if BYU defeats Texas Tech, they'll get an automatic spot in the playoffs, which would put them ahead of Notre Dame.
Love's comments have sparked a heated debate about the CFP playoff format and whether teams like Notre Dame truly deserve their spots.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have found themselves at the center of a College Football Playoff (CFP) debate. The team is ranked among the top teams in the nation, but some argue that they are not deserving of their spot in the playoff bracket.
Despite losing two early games, Notre Dame rebounded with an impressive 10-game winning streak, including a 70-7 rout over Syracuse and a 49-20 victory over Stanford. However, they have no conference championship to contend for, leaving the selection decision up to the CFP committee.
A controversy surrounding the Miami Hurricanes not being listed in the projected CFP bracket has added fuel to the debate. The Texas Longhorns also believe they have a case for being included in the playoff due to their impressive wins over top-ranked teams.
In an interview with ESPN, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love addressed the criticism and defended his team's spot in the playoff. "I really just say, we're a playoff team," he said. "I mean, yeah, we lost two games in the beginning of the season, but you look at all the other teams that you're comparing us to, and look at their schedules and who they've lost to."
Love also touted his team's strengths, including their great playmakers and experienced coaches. He acknowledged that some people may not like Notre Dame, but he believes that his team has what it takes to succeed in the playoffs.
While Love stands by his team's playoff case, others have raised concerns about the CFP format. ESPN analyst Joel Klatt argued that the committee is being subjective with its rankings, citing the lack of quality wins for Notre Dame. He also noted that if BYU defeats Texas Tech, they'll get an automatic spot in the playoffs, which would put them ahead of Notre Dame.
Love's comments have sparked a heated debate about the CFP playoff format and whether teams like Notre Dame truly deserve their spots.
, love is straight up right tho lol, 10 game winning streak? that's some impressive stuff 
! everyone's saying they lost two games at the beginning of the season but, tbh, who hasn't been in those situations before? u gotta give credit to jeremiyah & his squad for bouncing back like that 
. and i feel him when he says ppl might not like nd, but that's not a reason to exclude them from the playoffs 
. the cfp format can be subjective tho, espn analyst joel klatt got some valid points about it being a bit biased 
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. Like, I get it, Notre Dame had an amazing 10-game winning streak but they didn't win any conference championships 
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. I don't think it's fair to teams like Notre Dame who had to work way harder for their wins 
and getting fans all riled up 
. Can we just get back to playing some good football already? 
. They've been on a roll and crushed some tough teams in the process. And let's be real, the CFP format is kinda subjective anyway 
The whole thing with the CFP is just so messed up! I mean, come on, Notre Dame has an incredible 10-game winning streak and they still get slammed by people saying they don't belong?! It's like, what even is that?! 
They're not perfect, no team is, but at least they showed some real heart after those early losses. And let's be real, if the CFP committee can't see that, then who can?! 
. I mean, 10-game winning streak is sick 
. Notre Dame's got some talented players and coaches on their squad 
, but that's not exactly fair 
. It's not just about win-loss record or who won what game 
. You gotta look at the whole picture 
and consider all the factors 
. So yeah, I think Jeremiyah Love has a solid point 
. Can't just be subjective with rankings 
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. The CFP committee might be a little subjective, but what do they know? They're not playing the games on the field 
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maybe its time for some changes tho? 
i'm starting to think that the cfp committee is just throwing darts 
what do you guys think? should notre dame really be in the playoffs? 
And can we talk about how much drama there is when BYU defeats Texas Tech and gets an automatic spot in the playoffs 
, and it got me thinking... what if they made a new sequel with, like, completely new characters? 
It's crazy to think about how much the franchise has evolved over the years. And on a related note, have you guys tried that new sauce they're serving at Chipotle? 
just saw the stats on Notre Dame's schedule this season and I'm kinda surprised they're not getting more love for their 10-game winning streak 
. i think jeremiyah love makes a good point that they should get a spot just cuz they're doing well. what do u guys think tho? 
. Notre Dame had a great run after that initial slump and they deserve some credit. Jeremiyah Love makes some valid points about their team's strengths, but at the end of the day, it's all subjective