
CFP 2026: Expanded Field and New Selection Rules
The 2026 College Football Playoff retains a 12‑team format but guarantees spots for conference champions and top‑ranked non‑champions, reshaping qualification for teams like Duke and Notre Dame.
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The 2026 College Football Playoff retains a 12‑team format but guarantees spots for conference champions and top‑ranked non‑champions, reshaping qualification for teams like Duke and Notre Dame.

On August 7, the Fighting Irish held their second 2026 fall camp practice, featuring key staff and emerging talent, while the newly opened Shields Hall welcomed the team.
The University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California have agreed to resume their historic football rivalry with a four‑year schedule running from 2030 through 2033, featuring early‑season games in Los Angeles and South Bend.

The two powerhouse programs have locked in a four‑game football series beginning in 2030, reviving a storied rivalry while focusing on athlete health and competitive balance.

After years of negotiations and public disputes, the University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California have agreed to resume their football series, with the first game set for August 31, 2030, in Los Angeles.

A recent analysis places Notre Dame behind only Texas and Ohio State in overall program valuation, highlighting a revenue surge that outpaces its peers despite data collection hurdles.
As the Irish gear up for the upcoming season, key position battles and new additions set the tone for a promising campaign.

A multi‑year deal with SoFi adds a branded patch to Notre Dame football jerseys and promises $18‑20 million per year, igniting fan controversy and highlighting the financial pressures facing modern college athletics.
Notre Dame's new multi‑year agreement with SoFi Technologies brings the first non‑athletic apparel brand to its uniforms, reflecting a broader commercialization trend that is reshaping college athletics.

Indiana's head coach Curt Cignetti guided the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and a national championship, defying traditional recruiting expectations and securing a historic commitment from five‑star wide receiver Monshun Sales.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns may not meet Notre Dame in the 2028‑2029 season, citing evolving College Football Playoff selection criteria and the prospect of a larger tournament.
Notre Dame’s basketball program is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal and a year‑by‑year approach, guided by Coach Micah Shrewsberry and AD Pete Bevacqua, as financial constraints and a missed ACC tournament force a strategic pivot.

An exploration of the mutually beneficial relationship between Notre Dame and the ACC, examining its history, impact, and the tensions that have shaped it.
A look at Notre Dame’s polarizing legacy, its recent dominance, and why the program should stop chasing universal approval.

A look at how split championships, the BCS, and the expanding College Football Playoff have kept the question of who truly deserves the crown alive.
An analysis of Playfly's brand rankings and fan metrics reveals how Kentucky outpaces Louisville, influencing discussions about a potential super league and future conference realignment.

FCS football’s traditional funding model is under strain, prompting experts to call for innovative revenue strategies and private investment to sustain competition.

The NCAA announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson to its Division I Men's Basketball Committee, marking a key step in the association's plan to grow the tournament to 76 teams beginning in 2027.

The NCAA announced that Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame’s athletic director, will join the Division I men’s basketball selection committee for a four‑year term beginning July 1.
Notre Dame’s athletic director Pete Bevacqua has been appointed to the NCAA Tournament selection committee, bringing his administrative experience to a role that requires him to recuse himself when the Irish are under review.

Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame's vice president and director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Selection Committee for a four‑year term starting July 1.

The NCAA announces a major restructuring of its men's basketball championship, adding four seasoned leaders to the selection committee and expanding the field to 76 teams for the first time in 2027.
During a Capitol Hill hearing, Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff warned that without legislative intervention, the future of college sports is at risk, urging support for a bipartisan bill.

An examination of Notre Dame's recent dominance, its new playoff provision, and the polarized reactions as the team eyes a championship.