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Notre Dame Eyes Future Matchups with Alabama, Auburn

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Notre Dame's athletic director Pete Bevacqua says the program is well positioned to schedule future opponents, with Alabama and Michigan showing interest in home-and-home series.
The Irish aim to add more SEC opponents, including a potential Auburn matchup in 2027-28.
Notre Dame plans to extend its rivalry with USC despite scheduling challenges.
The program is exploring an overseas game in Rome, contingent on the construction of a new stadium.

History

Historical Context

Notre Dame's football program, established in 1887, gained prominence with its 1977 national championship win. The university's independence and lucrative broadcasting deal with NBC, initiated in 1991, solidified its financial strength. In 2021, college football generated over $4 billion in revenue, prompting athletic director Pete Bevacqua to schedule high-profile opponents like Alabama and Michigan to enhance competitiveness and visibility.

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Story summary

Notre Dame's athletic director Pete Bevacqua says the program is well positioned to schedule future opponents, with Alabama and Michigan showing interest in home-and-home series.
The Irish aim to add more SEC opponents, including a potential Auburn matchup in 2027-28.
Notre Dame plans to extend its rivalry with USC despite scheduling challenges.
The program is exploring an overseas game in Rome, contingent on the construction of a new stadium.

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