Why does Notre Dame want a 24 team college football playoff?
Notre Dame has a good deal right now with the CFP, so why would they want it to change?
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: A detail of Playoff First Round logo during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just like it used to be with conference realignment, every college football offseason now sees the potential for tweaks to the college football playoff. Notre Dame, as a conference unto itself, is a big part of these conversations and votes.
Recently, they had their annual spring meeting for the CFP, and expansion to the playoff was (of course) one of the main topics. According to a report by ESPN’s Heather Dinnich , Notre Dame is in favor of an expansion. “Multiple sources have said the ACC, Big 12 and Notre Dame are leaning toward a 24-team field, though Notre Dame would still prefer a 16-team model.
In order for the format to change after this season, though, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and Sankey have to agree on it because they have the bulk of control over it. ” Okay — but why? Notre Dame is now operating under a MOU that states as long as the Irish are ranked #12 or better, they are in the college football playoff.
This MOU was a big offseason topic for college football fans — many of which were angered by this special rule for Notre Dame. But, we’re not here to talk about that. We’re here to talk about why the Irish would be in favor of expansion to a system they are already sitting in a good spot with for the foreseeable future.