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I don't see anything that would disqualify Novosad one day from petitioning for a 6th year due to an injury this year that lingered and kept him out of games (outside of an emergency). The 6th year may not be a for sure thing (but if so) I imagine everything is being done to maximize his chances within the rules (including not making a bunch of unnecessay statements to please curious fans and media). Pre-NIL and settlement, missing out on a 6th year wasn't as big a deal; but, now, it can mean a bunch of money. Maalik Murphy got $1.5 million from OSU to go 2-10. Under the old rules where transfering was rare if a coach wanted to burn a year for 20 snaps, it nearly always happened. Now if a coach is making those kinds of calls, players are in the portal. After the injury, if Novosad decided it shut it down outside of an emergency, I have little doubt Dan would be behind it. Tip of the cap for hanging in for 2025. It makes more sense to me than Novosad totally falling off a cliff.

Whatever he was in high school, that was some time ago and he has not been training with the team. Maybe he has been doing some things on his own? I hope so. If he turned into a couch potato, it might be too late. I hope he has been running every day he was gone.

I would like to remind everybody that what we have seen from all the backups is a very small sample size that does not indicate in any way which ones would or would not work out in a real competitive game. So we are biased by recruiting stars and offers and things like that. For the rest of this season, I don't think they have a backup plan. It is Dante or nothing. Like Dennis Dixon in 2007. Dan Lanning has been putting it all together so far and I am sure he has a plan for 2026. I am just going to hope Dante stays good for a few more games this year. If not, I don't expect to win.

Wow. That is so gross. It’s possible that they might only play two teams that are over 0.500 next year (USC and Miami) and both at at home. If they lose to anyone but Miami, they should be automatically out.

The reality is that championship games need to go away and that weekend should just be play in games... put some of those teams against each other and see who is actually worthy of those final spots.

I'd love to see a playoff of teams that think they were robbed of a playoff spot. It would be hysterical. Sit back and grab some popcorn as you watch SUC go down to Vanderbilt. Watch with glee as BYU shuts up Notre Dame. Fire up the BBQ as Texas finds a way to blow it against ACC champs Duke. By the time the dust finally settles only one team will have a legitimate complaint. The rest will be searching in the excuse drawer to find the perfect reason why they were robbed and if just a couple plays were different, they'd be national champions.

A good look at the PO 1st round games from Connor O'Gara - Saturday Down SouthEarly Round 1 Playoff thoughts on a wide open fieldThe Round 1 matchups for the College Football Playoff are in place, so here's what's worth watching for in each game.

Exactly! They need to quit their whining!

To copy the esteemed AD of Notre Dame.''I've strained the future relationship of my fellow SEC fan bases.''

Hope they enjoy the rust that they will likely carry into their first game.

😴 If a tree falls in South Bent ...?

Strike while the Dome is hot! Cancel ND without delay. Many pac-12 teams have open dates. No reason to inflate the postseason MIA (😁) Domers schedule. To Wit: In the fall of 2026, the Gurus of Grapevine No. 1 Hosers will battle No(t) Texas - The Somewhat Ticked Off Green, Howard's (Endangered) Bisons, and some Western Kentucky guys who, like Uncle Bill, have a still on the top of a hill.

This is an unlocked article. The Wall Street Journal makes it appear that you have to sign up. You do not. https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/notre-dame-college-football-playoff-89a28b0d?st=41ZPnA&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Wow. Explain THIS!

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa!

This did NOT age well...

So NOW he understands....