The College Football Playoff Selection Committee made several notable statements when they selected the James Madison Dukes and Tulane Green Wave for the 12-team field over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame's College Football independence won't be rewarded. A conference championship could've gotten their resume over the top, but not playing on the ESPN family of networks cost them, while benefiting Tulane and James Madison.
The Fighting Irish were offered a clear edict to fully join the ACC, Big Ten, or SEC. It looks like Notre Dame instead may plan on using the SEC and B1G to spite the ACC, where they're a member in non-football sports.