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College football playoff stays at 12 teams

With College Football Playoff not growing, Notre Dame needs to be Top 12 for a bid. Here’s its path in 2026.

After controversially being left out of the College Football Playoff in 2025, Notre Dame knows what it has to do to get into the 2026 playoff — be ranked in the Top 12. The College Football Playoff announced Friday that it will remain at 12 teams next season after expansion talks between the SEC and Big Ten stalled.

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College football playoff stays at 12 teams; how does it impact Notre Dame?

Updated Notre Dame football’s 2026 regular season schedule

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Notre Dame Facing Backlash for 2026 Schedule Amid Favorable Playoff Change

Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman are under fire over their 2026 schedule after a playoff change benefits the team.

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Stephen A. Smith: 'Bump Notre Dame! Get your ass in a conference'

Stephen A Smith got on a heated rant during Friday's "First Take" on the change coming to the CFP next year with Notre Dame's ...

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CFP field stays at 12, added Notre Dame stipulation could affect Georgia

The CFP Management Committee announced on Friday that the College Football Playoff field will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 ...

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Notre Dame football transfer portal tracker: Where does 2026 class rank?

Who has Notre Dame added through the transfer portal? And who has left the Irish? Here are live updates on Notre Dame's transfer portal activity.

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