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After falling to Miami and Texas A&M to kick off the season, the Fighting Irish rallied to win their final 10 games, putting them in position to make the CFP bracket. The team beat two top-25 opponents during its streak, taking down both USC and Pitt down the stretch. Both teams ranked in the 20s at the time Notre Dame beat them.
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Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua applauds bowl game opt-out decision, explains process after playoff snub
The Fighting Irish passed on the postseason opportunity after being left out of the College Football Playoff