CFP Chair Mack Rhoades defends Notre Dame’s No. 10 ranking, says head-to-head matchups only matters when teams are "comparable"

The Baylor athletic director and College Football Playoff Selection Committee chair explains why Notre Dame sits inside the top 10 despite losses to Miami and Texas A&M.

Notre Dame vs. Boston College: Irish keep CFP hopes alive but can’t keep playing like this

Ultimately, Notre Dame scored its 10th consecutive win over Boston College, and a key one before the first College Football Playoff rankings are released Tuesday. With the win, Notre Dame’s Playoff odds increased to 71 percent, according to The Athletic ’s Austin Mock.

College football: SEC standings through Week 10

The SEC race is heating up as we roll past Week 10, with several powerhouse programs still eyeing a shot at the conference crown. From unbeaten juggernauts to surprise contenders, the standings are shaping up for an exciting November finish.

Ohio State gets top billing in opening CFP rankings; Indiana, Texas A&M next

In choosing the two Big Ten teams ahead of Texas A&M, the 12-person committee appeared to give less weight to A&M's tougher schedule and its 41-40 win over tenth-ranked Notre Dame
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