In the wake of Notre Dame's controversial exclusion from this year's College Football Playoff, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported that, as part of a memorandum of understanding signed by the CFP last spring, Notre Dame is essentially guaranteed a playoff spot if it is ranked in the top 12 beginning next year. Moreover, should the playoff field expand to 14 teams and additional at-large berths are added, the Irish are a lock for a spot if they are ranked No. 13 or better.
Well, apparently, that little factoid has not gone over well with the athletic directors at other programs. Indeed, perYahoo Sports's Dan Wolken, those leaders are now "threatening to freeze [Notre Dame] out of future schedules" as a result. ("Who knows if they'll follow through," Wolken added. "For all its issues, Notre Dame fills stadium and drives TV ratings.")
