^ The Big Ten, along with the SEC, will be eligible to face the ACC representative in the Orange Bowl at least three out of the eight seasons that it does not host a semifinal for the Playoff over a 12-year span. Notre Dame will be chosen the other two years if eligible.
^ the big ten along with the sec will be eligible to face the acc representative in the orange bowl at least three out of the eight seasons that it does not host a semifinal for the playoff over a 12-year span notre dame will be chosen the other two years if eligible