(01-14-2022 01:57 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Any chance this can spark friction between Notre Dame and the ACC? While ND isn't a member of the ACC for football, any decision that could impact the long-term profitability for ND (at their Independent expense) could encourage ND to potentially look elsewhere.

Also think of Notre Dame's short-term profitability as impacted by the ACC's position in opposition to the playoff format that was offered and supported by Notre Dame.

Over the next four years, i.e. before the playoff can now be expanded, how many playoff berths will ND miss out on? In the season that just ended, for example, Notre Dame would have been in a 12-team playoff but was not in the 4-team playoff.

Every year in the playoff means lots of money for Notre Dame. It means a playoff share of revenue that they don't have to split with any conference mates. It means enhanced TV value that can translate into their next TV deal with NBC or whomever. Every playoff appearance also means millions more to ND in alumni and booster donations.