Notre Dame will "earn an aggregate" of $20M after advancing to the national title in the inaugural 12-team CFP, a profit it “won't have to share with other teams in a conference.” Norte Dame AD Pete Bevacqua said they "like the freedom" of not being in a conference. He added, "The fact we were able to play Navy at MetLife and had the Shamrock Series against Army at Yankee Stadium, that we can continue that great rivalry with USC -- we really get to move around the map and keep that very national presence." Bevacqua: "Part of Notre Dame's heritage and history is being independent in football. It's worked for Notre Dame.” Bevacqua said the "key with being independent -- and it’s not always easy -- is you have to win” (ESPN.com, 1/10).
Notre Dame football independence paying off
