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COWARDS: Notre Dame is SCARED of Playing BYU, Skipping Pop-Tarts Bowl, College Football Playoff Snub
The fallout from the 2025 College Football Playoff selection has taken a bitter turn as Notre Dame officially declined all bowl invitations, effectively "dodging" a highly anticipated matchup against No. 12 BYU. The move has sparked a national debate, with critics and BYU fans suggesting the Irish are more interested in protecting their brand than proving their worth on the field.
The Matchup the World Wanted
Both teams finished the season as the "First Two Out" of the 12-team playoff. With Notre Dame at No. 11 and BYU at No. 12, the logic for a bowl pairing was undeniable. It would have been…
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