# Texas Weighs Notre Dame Against Playoff Dreams

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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: 2026-06-17T21:27:03+00:00
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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: 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/783b59c296dabfb4

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