Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman lost it to Ohio State in a close title contention on January 20th in a breathtaking CFP final. But they are almost there. Freeman and his never ending urge to hit the bullseye will hopefully initiate a compelling off season and another brand new season consecutively with a bunch of fresh mojo. The transfer portal moves are hinting at every sign of continuous progress heading into that path of supremacy but not only just the roster addition, it seems the stars itself has written something over the top for the Fighting Irish for their upcoming year. Well, you can replace the stars with ESPN!
If you are a regular college football fan, you are not foreign to the rumors suggesting Notre Dame’s independent status has offered the school a unique financial edge. Brace yourself, the notion is going to get only stronger with the latest ESPN move.The media giant has entered into a wholesome agreement with ACC that will compel teams like FSU, Miami & Clemson to regularly play more football games vs. Notre Dame. It will mark a schedule advantage for the Irish to some extent, and the critics can’t help getting mad.
People are complaining about Notre Dame cheating the system by manipulating their independence and for another year, they would get what they want on the table.
Notre Dame just got everything they wanted….AGAIN! https://t.co/AyJPm8dyhi
— Greg Flugaur (@flugempire) January 30, 2025
The new agreement is said to be worth US$3.6 billion in total, an uplift on the previous US$1.86 million deal signed in 2010 which was due to run until 2023.
Getting in the cusp of this year’s national championship game, Notre Dame has bagged $20 million in performance bonuses, including $4 million for making the inaugural CFP, $4 million for reaching the quarterfinals, $6 million for reaching the semifinals, and another $6 million for making the championship game. Their independent status allowed them to keep every dollar to themselves, not sharing it with the other conference schools. Oh, don’t just miss the fact that they are entitled not to play a championship game and reach a final or even win the trophy in case. All thanks to their highly debated independence.
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