# Notre Dame’s Playoff Dilemma | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

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Podcast: [Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7470854)
Published: 2026-07-07T19:50:52+00:00
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Notre Dame’s athletic director Pete Bevacqua is pushing for a 24-team college football playoff to spread opportunity and boost revenue, but critics warn it could undermine the game’s soul—diluting the importance of every regular-season game and favoring power conferences. While Notre Dame already has a top-12 playoff guarantee, the move risks straying from its core values of athlete-first excellence and tradition, as the sport increasingly prioritizes business over heritage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d1f984d188484450

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