A College Football Playoff semifinal win for Notre Dame or Penn State would be significant for both programs and their head coaches. Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman, at just 38 years old, would lead a rapid ascension in just his third year as head coach.

Joel Klatt, a prominent voice in college football, didn’t hold back in criticizing the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee. After Oregon’s undefeated season ended with a loss to Ohio State in the Quarterfinals of the first 12-team CFP,

Joel Klatt called for the Rose Bowl to become college football’s national championship every season.Back in the BCS era, this was pretty much a reality. Now, the Rose Bowl is a College Football Playoff quarterfinal or semifinal.