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Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua has spearheaded the campaign against the selection committee, the ACC and more after the Irish were left out of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff Blame Game Is Missing One Critical Member

Pat Forde

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Dec 9, 2025

A blue blood college football program believes the conference they are associated with was working against them at a critical time.

Historic college football program says conference was working against them

James Parks

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Dec 9, 2025

South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman greets fans while walking to the stadium before facing the Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Stadium.

Major college football AD responds to potential departure of $54 million head coach

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Dec 9, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips looks on as the Pittsburgh Panthers host the Louisville Cardinals during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The ACC Continues to Back Miami Despite Notre Dame's Annoyance

Justice Sandle

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Dec 9, 2025

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Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said it's his job to make sure Marcus Freeman doesn't go anywhere.

Notre Dame AD Addresses Marcus Freeman's Contract Situation Following CFP Snub

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 9, 2025

Notre Dame athletics director Pete Bevacqua speaks with media at Notre Dame Stadium on Monday, Dec. 17, 2024, in South Bend, Ind.

Notre Dame Rages Against The College Football Playoff Machine

John Kennedy

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Dec 9, 2025

Notre Dame offensive lineman Sullivan Absher (75) and offensive lineman Joe Otting (64) celebrate after a touchdown scored by running back Jeremiyah Love (4) in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

2025 College Football Playoff Experiment Should Lead To CFP Expansion

John Kennedy

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Dec 9, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the first half of a NCAA football game against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.

The Biggest Takeaway from Notre Dame Missing the CFP: Schedule Easier Opponents

Jared Shlensky

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Dec 9, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning after the game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium.

Oregon Ducks' Remarkable Streak Ends After Latest Awards Announcement

Caden Handwork

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Dec 9, 2025

Pete Bevacqua addressed whether the time of the bowl game was past for Notre Dame Tuesday.

Notre Dame AD Shares Whether Fighting Irish Will Continue Going to Bowl Games

Patrick Andres

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Dec 9, 2025

CFP Committee Made A Fool Of Itself With Notre Dame Decision

Jack Ankony

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Dec 9, 2025

Notre Dame’s season is over after it decided to skip playing in a bowl game.

Notre Dame’s Self-Important Power Play Is Downright Comical

Jimmy Traina

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Dec 9, 2025

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Kenny Minchey (8) announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Monday and there's already growing speculation about where he will play in 2026.

Six college football programs named as potential landing spots for former Notre Dame QB

Matt De Lima

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Dec 9, 2025

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning arrives at the field as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

Dan Lanning Addresses Bowl Game Opt Outs Across College Football

Ally Osborne

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Dec 9, 2025

Michael Wilbon ripped Notre Dame on “Pardon the Interruption.”

Michael Wilbon Rips Notre Dame After CFP Snub: ‘I Hate Them’

Ryan Phillips

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Dec 8, 2025

The 2025 Heisman Trophy will be announced on Saturday afternoon.

2025 Heisman Trophy Finalists Revealed: Every Candidate for College Football’s Top Honor

Mike Kadlick

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Dec 8, 2025

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua was displeased with the ACC following their CFP snub.

ACC Releases Statement in Response to Notre Dame AD’s Harsh Comments After CFP Snub

Eva Geitheim

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Dec 8, 2025

Nebraska guard Rocco Spindler was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for his efforts in 2025

Nebraska's Rocco Spindler Declares for NFL Draft

Trevor Tarr

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Dec 8, 2025

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky argues the College Football Playoff committee wasted two spots on Tulane and James Madison and instead, they should have been used on the Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

ESPN analyst names two college football programs that should replace 'wasted' playoff spots

Matt De Lima

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Dec 8, 2025

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