Brand bias continues to hurt Vanderbilt, and help Notre Dame, in each two-loss team's quest for College Football Playoff.

Vanderbilt has lofty strength of schedule metrics, but recent results hamper Commodores, too.

Would 10-2 be enough to qualify Vanderbilt? TBD.

Vanderbilt needs to borrow Notre Dame’s helmets.

Commodores coach Clark Lea used to work in South Bend. Think he can line that up?

Because, brand bias continues to hurt Vanderbilt in its quest to qualify for the College Football Playoff if it reaches a 10-2 record.

How else to explain why Vanderbilt is ranked No. 14 in the latest CFP rankings , five spots behind No. 9 Notre Dame? The Irish have helmet magic. Vanderbilt has women’s bowling magic .

Notre Dame has a storied brand. Vanderbilt has a doormat’s history.

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