Playoff expansion sparks debate

Notre Dame's playoff spot amid expanded 24-team format ignites discussion about their strength of schedule.

Herbstreit criticizes schedule fairness

Kirk Herbstreit says notre dame plays two games where they're challenged but their schedule is weaker than sec teams.

“notre dame plays two games where they're going to be challenged”

Notre Dame's schedule strength

Notre Dame ranks in the 50s nationally for strength of schedule with light stretch ahead.

SEC teams face tougher schedules

SEC teams now face tougher schedules with 9-game conference format improving their strength of schedule rankings.

Playoff implications for Notre Dame

Notre Dame gets one playoff spot but must finish above 24th in cfp rankings to secure it.

Herbstreit's call for schedule improvement

Kirk Herbstreit urges teams to learn from alabama and uga's tougher schedules for better playoff readiness.

“think about what alabama and georgia and ohio state and these teams, what they’re dealing with? so that cannot continue. that’s an embarrassment and incredibly unfair”