We're head into the second-to-last full Saturday of the regular season, folks. With Notre Dame remaining at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff Poll that golden ticket is so close we can taste it. It tastes like field turf, oddly enough. Imagine that.
Anyway, below is a breakdown of the moving parts and scenarios that need to happen (most likely) for Notre Dame to make the playoffs. Of course, we're working under the assumption that the Irish finish the season with 2 more wins. #nojinx
Pac-12
Playoff Representation Temperature: Cold
Some have postulated that the Pac-12 is the best conference this year, or at least the most competitive and deep league.