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Yahoo
06-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on why the long Clemson football series was created
If you haven't heard the news, Notre Dame football and the Clemson Tigers will start a 12-year series beginning in 2027. Both teams made the College Football Playoff this past season, and have some history between the two, even though only eight total games have been played between the Irish and Tigers. Many have been wondering why this was put together, and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua went into details on the long series. Advertisement He said that he wanted to 'create a football schedule that positions us for success in the College Football Playoff, and that goal requires us to form historic partnerships like with one with Clemson,' as Chicago Sports Network's Matt Fortuna shared on social media. The foresight by Bevacqua to make this deal is fantastic, especially considering that the Irish want to continue to stay an independent in football. By creating this series, it gives both sides at minimum, one marquee game each year, and plenty of potential for others for Notre Dame. I'm a big fan of this move, and expect to see more in the future. Great job Pete! This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Pete Bevacqua explains why Notre Dame created the series with Clemson
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on why the long Clemson football series was created
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua on why the long Clemson football series was created If you haven't heard the news, Notre Dame football and the Clemson Tigers will start a 12-year series beginning in 2027. Both teams made the College Football Playoff this past season, and have some history between the two, even though only eight total games have been played between the Irish and Tigers. Many have been wondering why this was put together, and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua went into details on the long series. He said that he wanted to 'create a football schedule that positions us for success in the College Football Playoff, and that goal requires us to form historic partnerships like with one with Clemson,' as Chicago Sports Network's Matt Fortuna shared on social media. The foresight by Bevacqua to make this deal is fantastic, especially considering that the Irish want to continue to stay an independent in football. By creating this series, it gives both sides at minimum, one marquee game each year, and plenty of potential for others for Notre Dame. I'm a big fan of this move, and expect to see more in the future. Great job Pete!
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Notre Dame's independence looks assured
Notre Dame fans probably won't have to worry about the Fighting Irish being forced to join a conference if the College Football Playoff expands to 14 teams. College football analyst Matt Fortuna pointed out on the Chicago Sports Network that an expanded playoff is good for the Irish. He pointed out that if all the Irish have to do is be in the top 14, then the road to another championship game would be relatively easy. A bigger field gives the Irish more margin of error in case of loses like last year's stunner against NIU and they won't have to deal with a potential loss in a conference championship game. Right now, the Irish don't get a bye in the current format. The panel also notes that since Notre Dame has traditional rivalry matchups against Big Ten teams, the Irish can almost be honorary members of the conference in a way. Watch below. As Big Ten and SEC leaders meet today in New Orleans, Notre Dame's independence is only strengthened ⬇️⬇️⬇️ — Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) February 19, 2025 Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey Notre Dame Stadium is among the most expensive to build in college football Where did Malachi Field of Notre Dame land on PFF's top-10 wide receivers for 2025 Georgia 4-star 2026 cornerback Jorden Edmonds is offered by Notre Dame This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame is in good shape if the College Football Playoff expands
USA Today
19-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame's independence looks assured
Notre Dame's independence looks assured The Fighting Irish could benefit from an expanded playoff. Notre Dame fans probably won't have to worry about the Fighting Irish being forced to join a conference if the College Football Playoff expands to 14 teams. College football analyst Matt Fortuna pointed out on the Chicago Sports Network that an expanded playoff is good for the Irish. He pointed out that if all the Irish have to do is be in the top 14, then the road to another championship game would be relatively easy. A bigger field gives the Irish more margin of error in case of loses like last year's stunner against NIU and they won't have to deal with a potential loss in a conference championship game. Right now, the Irish don't get a bye in the current format. The panel also notes that since Notre Dame has traditional rivalry matchups against Big Ten teams, the Irish can almost be honorary members of the conference in a way. Watch below. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey Notre Dame Stadium is among the most expensive to build in college football Where did Malachi Field of Notre Dame land on PFF's top-10 wide receivers for 2025 Georgia 4-star 2026 cornerback Jorden Edmonds is offered by Notre Dame
