The 12-team playoff system has faced criticism since its conception, but this year’s Notre Dame team serves as a strong argument in its favor. With the semifinals of the College Football playoffs to begin this week,

Notre Dame will be without a tight end as it sits two wins away from its first national championship in 36 years.

We know the narrative about Notre Dame football and New Year's Day bowls, but these Irish may be a tougher, tested, together team as Georgia awaits