Last week’s landmark announcement that college football would move to a four-team playoff beginning in 2014 was impactful to Notre Dame in multiple aspects of its program.

First, the implementation of a selection committee ensured the Fighting Irish would have access to the playoff without having to join a conference. Secondly, as it did for all teams, it decreased the likelihood of a 12-0 or 11-1 Irish team being denied an opportunity to compete for the nation title.

While 12-0 and 11-1 seasons are currently a pipe dream for Irish fans (although they may not be in 2014, especially with this schedule), many Notre ...

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