'We like the freedom': Notre Dame committed to staying independent, AD says
Notre Dame remains bullish in its belief that its independent status is the right choice and has the Irish "in a very good spot now," athletic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Friday.
Notre Dame AD: Irish Committed to Independent Status amid Run to CFP Title Game
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua defended the Fighting Irish's status as an independent on Friday. "No secret, the expansion of the CFP from four
College Football Fans React To Notre Dame's Decision On Independence
While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,
Notre Dame Called Out By Ex-Michigan Wolverines Player Amid $20 Million Title Game Payout
On January 20, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will seek their first national championship since 1988, when Lou Holtz roamed the sidelines and the Irish were seen as more of a powerhouse on the national stage than they have been recently.
Notre Dame not considering giving up independence, AD says
Despite renewed calls for Notre Dame to join a conference in recent weeks, Bevacqua says the Fighting Irish are comfortable with their independence and have no plans to join a league in football. Bevacqua cited the expanded Playoff as a major reason why Notre Dame is pleased with its current setup.
Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status
Notre Dame Makes Decision On Independence Before National Title
Heading into Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State, Notre Dame faced questions about its independent status. Notre Dame's lack of conference affiliation has been a sore spot for many opposing fans,
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Looks Like a Genius After Extending Marcus Freeman Contract
The timing of Marcus Freeman's extension that will keep him in South Bend through the 2030 season was risky for new Irish AD ...
Private equity to the rescue for college sports? Not at Notre Dame, AD Pete Bevacqua says
A reminder of Notre Dame’s fundraising might rises from the ground daily on Courtney Lane in Shields Family Hall, the future ...
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Notre Dame, AD Pete Bevacqua commit to Marcus Freeman — and spending as much as they can
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Pete Bevacqua covered a lot of ground in his first formal news conference since becoming Notre Dame’s full-fledged athletic director nine months ago. Aside from a few one ...
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Notre Dame director of athletics Pete Bevacqua steps from the shadows into spotlight
I can never thank him enough.” Pete Bevacqua has his focus on Friday's historic CFP home game So, on what arguably is the busiest week of the year at Notre Dame with final exams AND a College ...
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How Notre Dame men's basketball sent everyone home happy for the holidays
Noie:Notre Dame director of athletics Pete Bevacqua steps from the shadows into spotlight Maybe an Irish player flirting with the program’s second triple double and first since guard Chris ...
Penn State’s James Franklin sends message to Notre Dame ahead of Orange Bowl CFP semifinal
Penn State plays Notre Dame Thursday night in the Orange Bowl in one of the two College Football Playoff semifinals.