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Texas Weighs Notre Dame Against Playoff Dreams
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is rethinking future nonconference matchups, especially Notre Dame’s home-and-home series, as he prioritizes building a championship-caliber team amid uncertainty about the College Football Playoff’s future expansion. While committed to playing Ohio State and Michigan, the Notre Dame games remain a strategic question — balancing prestige with playoff viability. The decision hinges on whether Texas can navigate the evolving playoff landscape and still compete for a national title. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/783b59c296dabfb4