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Here's why Notre Dame doesn't like the Big Ten's controversial College Football Playoff model

By far college football's most powerful independent program, Notre Dame has taken a side in the playoff debate.

Why Notre Dame objects to Big Ten's College Football Playoff format: Irish AD wants to 'earn it on the field'

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua is not in favor of the Big Ten's College Football Playoff proposal. Like ...

Former Notre Dame Standout Earning Preseason Praise in Big Ten

Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Rocco Spindler started 23 games for the Fighting Irish and is getting preseason praise at ...

Notre Dame AD ‘100 percent committed’ to USC series, opposed to Big Ten’s CFP model

Pete Bevacqua's stance put him in line with the ACC and Big 12, along with the movement within the SEC for a 5+11 model.

Notre Dame AD Offers Common-Sense Take on College Football Playoff Expansion

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua has a common-sense look at how teams should earn spots for the CFP.

Notre Dame athletic director supports 16-team playoff with 11 at-large teams

The Big Ten's idea to guarantee eight of 16 spots to itself and the SEC in an expanded playoff isn't garnering much support.

Notre Dame AD Opposes Big Ten's CFP Bracket Model, 'You Have to Earn It on the Field'

The Big Ten continues to push for an expanded College Football Playoff format that would include four automatic berths for itself and the SEC, two automatic berths for the Big 12 and ACC, one bid for ...

REPORT: Notre Dame REJECTS Big Ten Plan For College Football Playoff? Should JOIN Conference First!

Notre Dame's special status debated. Big Ten recruiting updates. Texas vs Ohio State preview. Classic Big Ten games on BTN. Hot takes on college football's top issue ...

Big Ten media days: USC-Notre Dame rivalry expires in 2026 — with no sure bet it will be extended

All the reshuffling of schedules, conferences and playoff formats has placed one of college football’s best traditions in ...