Notre Dame will lose its automatic playoff bid clause following the expansion of the College Football Playoff, a report published on November 9, 2026 indicates.
Notre Dame to Lose Automatic Playoff Bid Clause After CFP Expansion

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Notre Dame will lose its automatic playoff bid clause following the expansion of the College Football Playoff, a report published on November 9, 2026 indicates.