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Notre Dame being independent hurts more than it helps

Last season, a ten-win Fighting Irish squad missed the playoff cut following a regular season bottleneck and a crucial head-to-head setback against Miami. Operating outside a conference prevents the program from participating in a championship game that frequently provides other contenders with an automatic qualification and an extra marquee matchup.

Analysts frequently label the program's yearly slate a cakewalk despite ranking more difficult than standard schedules in rival leagues.

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