Notre Dame values its independence more than it cares about college football’s postseason.
Potential for CFP bracket expansion is another reason for Notre Dame to not join a conference.
Irish independence 'part of our DNA.'
When the airing of grievances finally concludes, Notre Dame will do what it always does. The Irish will stay independent.
Never mind the speculative tweets or the podcast debates , you can’t seriously believe the Irish’s College Football Playoff omission will force them into a conference.
The Irish would love to be in the playoff, but they value their independence more than they care about college football’s postseason.
That’s not going to change just because the selection committee belatedly decided to recognize Miami beat Notre Dame on the final day of A

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