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Josh Pate Blasts CFP: Notre Dame “Punished” for Staying Independent

Josh Pate blasted the committee after Notre Dame landed at No. 11, calling it “the first time” the Irish were truly penalized for not being in a league. “People yell ‘join a conference,’ but I’ve never yelled that,” he said. “I respect their independence. You call your own shots. Who wouldn’t want to be in Notre Dame’s position?”