Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly told reporters Saturday that he senses there is "an appetite to begin dialogue" surrounding expansion of the College Football Playoff, according to ESPN's Dan Murphy.
The No. 3 Fighting Irish (12–0, Independent) were one of four teams to be included in this year's postseason tournament, which has been in place for five seasons. Notre Dame was ranked third in the final College Football Playoff poll, beating out Big Ten champion Ohio State and Pac-12 champion Washington.
Kelly is reportedly in favor of an eight-team format that would enable each of the Power 5 conference champions to make the playoff, while also open at-large spots for other schools.