Notre Dame is an interesting case in college sports. While most teams are part of conferences, Notre Dame’s football team stands out by remaining independent
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. This means they don’t belong to any conference and instead schedule games against a variety of teams from different conferences
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This independence has its perks. Notre Dame has a long-standing TV deal with NBC, which broadcasts all their home games
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. This deal brings in significant revenue and allows Notre Dame to have more control over their schedule
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. They also have a scheduling agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), playing five games per year against ACC teams
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Despite not being in a conference, Notre Dame competes in the ACC for all other sports except men’s ice hockey, which they play in the Big Ten
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. This unique setup allows Notre Dame to maintain its strong brand and national presence while still participating in conference play for other sports.
Would you like to know more about their football history or any specific games?
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www.sportingnews.com
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www.sportingnews.com
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USA Today
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