Is it me or when USC scored their first touchdown you can hear exuberance in the guys calling the game........Haters gonna Hate...! uNDefeated GO IRISH
I think it was more USC playing their freakin' butts off tonight than poor play from ND. Just my thoughts. Many of the players love Helton from what I've heard and probably were "playing for their coach". Plus, ND definitely should be in the playoff. 7 wins over bowl eligible opponents (8 if Virginia Tech wins next week), three wins at least over Top 25 opponents, wins over two division champs (Northwestern and Pitt) and the win over Top 10 Michigan. That's impressive by any measure.
USC definitely butt ND in the mouth earlier. People keep forgetting that ND is playing a talented SC squad lead by an awful coach. Though ND is 12-0, they definitly got exposed tonight. They cannot play like that against Clemson, BAMA, UGA, OU, or OSU. They need to make some serious adjustments before the playoffs. This ND squad is way better than that 2012 squad, hopefully they play like it during playoff time.Minus BAMA, I think ND could stand toe to to with most of the other teams tbh.
@@Irish8625 This was a rivalry game. They're almost always close. Was OSU bad in 2014 for struggling with a 5-7 Michigan team (coached by Brady Hoke)? No they were not. Similar could be true here. Also, as you suggested Clemson looked VERY vulnerable tonight against S. Carolina. Same with OU last night, particularly on defense. If the ND defense gets some stops, that Irish offense would cut through the weak Sooner D like butter. OU is ridiculously weak in that area.
Dame will be in the College playoff since they get a pass from playing a Conf champion game . But they would be dominated by either Oklahoma or Ohio State which one will be left out .
I am of Swiss and German descent living in Switzerland and I have reddish brown hair so everyone thinks I am Irish so congrats to you guys. Good luck in the playoff, ND versus Clemson would be a good match up.
I do think they did as well. But they REALLY did need to make somewhat statement. Not just a win. But an exclamation of sorts. I mean 35-17 would have looked a little better. But it is what it is. I am proud of our boys regardless. I bleed blue & gold. Good or bad I'll always be 🍀 The IrishMarine.
Just will have to wait till the game happens. All years people been talking about how bad this team is but whenever they played top competition they showed everybody just how good they was and none of them was close. Michigan, Stanford, VT, northwestern, and Syracuse .
I think the 8700 miles of travel wore on them a little. It showed last night. USC did show up to play, which wasn't really a shock. But, after a lackluster 1st qtr, they woke up and it was 24-0 until one garbage time TD when ND second string DL was playing.
You really think Notre Dame have a shot against Bama, Georgia, Clemson or Ohio State? Notre Dame will need a Miracle to beat one of those team. It will be tough.
@Mr. Boss Yeah right, 12-0 and 11-1 for both of those team. Come back to me when you will have valid point, your contribution to this conversation is about High School level...
This game might have been closer than it should have, but I think you guys will be okay. Just need to rest up. It was the last game of a very tough stretch. Congrats on going undefeated in the regular season.
#1 Strength of schedule and the only team in the FBS to win 12 games against all FBS teams. Notre Dame travels the most out of any school and has wins against a top 10 Michigan team (beat them without Book or dex) #7 Stanford team (They were good at the time and a huge rivalry game) Virginia Tech (Extremely hostile night crowd, prime time game) Now ranked Northwestern team (Beat them at NU prime time night game by double digits) #12 Syracuse (Beat them at Yankee Stadium by 33 points) USC (Beat them for the 2nd straight year) The resume speaks for itself, ND is playoff bound and better than people think like the CUSE coach said.
Michael McGee it means that what Notre Dame did, win all 12 games, is the least likely for any other team to do. If ND played Alabama’s schedule, statistically speaking, Notre Dame would also be undefeated.
@@noahstout3288 I seriously doubt that. How about play a conference championship and then let them in the playoffs. Sorry it's not fair everyone else has to play those and in turn prevents them from possibly going to the playoffs while ND gets a pass. If that's the case. Any 1 lose team should jump ND for the playoffs. Yeah there is that case for Alabama not having to go but Alabama proves time and again to be worth going. Nd hasn't.
College football fans have such short term memories. How can anyone whine about an undefeated ND team with 3 top 25 wins making the playoffs over a OSU team that got blown out by Purdue and had numerous recent close games against the likes of Maryland or a OU team that plays no defense at all and wins games 55-45 on a regular basis. Teams criticize but ignore the fact that there's no way ND is not a top 4 team when you evaluate the college landscape objectively.
They aren't though. Oklahoma would torch them. They couldn't keep up with their offense. Notre Dame almost lost to Ball State, Michigan's great defense was a result of the bad offensive they played, that win doesn't hold much weight anymore. Notre Dame again barley gets by another trash team. If you think the win over Syracuse was huge win then your crazy because they aren't that good.
@@chuckee_chuck OU almost lost to Tech and actually lost to Texas. You don't need to keep up with their offense. You stop them twice...you win. Their team is 2-3 stops from losing which ND's defense definitely can pull off.
@@MrJlo1017 Dude Texas is a better team than the majority of the team's on Notre Dames schedule. Plus Dame hasn't even played a good offense. They are like Michigan, pretenders because of the weak teams they play
@@chuckee_chuck Texas is better than the majority of team's on ND's schedule but not all. ND has not lost which means they have beaten better teams than Texas which beat OU. That kind of proves my point. ND played a team in Syracuse that was dropping 40 a game and held them to 3. High scoring offenses with bad defenses is not a new concept for ND this year
Says allot about the IRISH when they can beat a team that's bursting at the seams with furious determination and yet still come out with a win. Great job Notre Dame on your conquest over the city of Troy...
@L Okay, and when we beat Clemson, you will say the same thing about BAMA. At least we are in the playoffs and that is all that matters you little hater.. We achieved our goal and the rest is just gravy. GO IRISH!
The Trojan defensive intensity is unbalivable in the first quarter and the offensive line looked like defending champions of old. IAM impressed with ND cool reserve, but the Trojan are a very great team to.
ND fans cannot win, I mean, ND goes 12-0 and are told they are a joke, are told they are the worst team in the playoffs, on and on the insults. So ND completes an undefeated season once again and then all the insults, as if it's the fault of the University of Notre Dame that they are in the playoffs, as if ND cheated or did something to tip the scales in their favor. Regardless that their schedule was no easier than Georgia, or Alabama, or Clemson, and perhaps more difficult than any of them. But are told, "no", ND does not deserve a spot. Really? I do not disagree that Oh State or Oklahoma or LSU would be as good a playoff contender as ND right now and yes there is a chance that ND will lose by a big margin in their first playoff game. But ya know what? Who cares ! Nothing will change the fact that ND went 12 and 0 while those who remain on the outside lost at least one game. We know, we know, many are furious that ND went undefeated and will say anything to stir up controversy. Or others complain that ND has no conference game. Well, here is some advice for you: Rather than stay angry and try as you might (and fail) to convince us that bama or georgia or clemson had a harder schedule, or that there are other teams that deserve the playoffs over ND because other teams play a conference championship, rather than do all of that and waste your breath, write to the people who are in charge of the playoffs and beg them to create an eight team playoff, and while you're at it tell them to do away with the conference championships. Now, this might help you to be less angry and complain less, as you do each year due to your inability to accept the final result of a four team playoff. PS: Good Luck with that letter to the committee for an eight team playoff. But if you cannot help yourself and must complain on UA-cam, remember it's better to complain about the system and not the teams that make it in.
Yeah I remember when nd played Alabama in the national championship and nd was a joke. I'll give it too you this season though, your schedule was much higher quality than that year.
Just have nd join a conference... problem solved. Losing a close conference championship looks better for a potential playoff team than not playing one at all. Just saying
@Jason O'Daniel How about you compare UCF to those "ONE" loss teams that are ahead of UCF? Don't compare ND to UCF when both teams are undefeated and ND schedule is way tougher than that of UCF. Go shit on UGA, OU, LSU, OSU, Michigan or any other 1 loss team. UCF schedule is JOKE!!!!!!!!! Once UCF plays a tougher out of conference schedule then can you bring your crying ass baby on here but until then go piss on "MAINE, AUSTIN PEAY, AND SC STATE".. SMH
All the ND haters. Just pissed because they have a bigger fan base than anyone. They are like the Pittsburgh Steelers. No matter where they go , they fill the stands
USC disappointed me this year but two people talk ass about Notre Dame so Ima go brag about this game if they say they’re ass then pull up last year and pull up what rank we are it’s good to be a ND fan rn
They even said, USC looked like a totally different team, last game of the year, Home game, job on the line, everyone plays Notre dame hard, USC has some if not the best talent in the country. Notre dame did not get crushed by purdue(OSU), they do not let you hang 50+ points on them(OU) they dont play the softest schedule (UCF).........and they never lost 12-0 they will be 3 or 2 depending if clemson wins. But if Georgia beats Alabama then neither OSU or OU is getting in
Good teams find ways to win even when they don't have their A game and that is exactly what N D did in this game, plus USC played very tough. This team is much better overall than the 2012 N D team and they will give anyone they play a good game. Go IRISH!
As a Nd fan USC had a great game plan on both sides of the ball. They played to their strengths early and often by throwing quick passes to the wideouts which neutralized any pass rush of ND. ND got 1 turnover early and one stop to a FG. On defense you could see they were committed to stopping run at all cost and bring a lot blitzes. They played their corners on an island against ND's big 6' 4 wideouts which is a high risk/high reward stragedy. They could do that b/c even though nd's WR's are big they aren't burners who get a lot separation. Only finke who is a shifty slot wr/punt return guy had some success. To me the key play was Gilliam's strip at end of 1sthalf that helped ND weather that storm. USC pass execution was tua like in 1st half. In 2nd half dropping okwara into zone coverage was really smart adjustment b/c passes were to quick for him to hurries anyway. Big sack for him right after book threw int on 3rd and 12. I felt like ND cleaned up a lot mistakes from past weeks by not having stupid dead ball penalties on offense. No complaints until maybe that 15yd on KO after going up 24-10. Sidenote: why is clark lea call 2 blitzs in row on USC last drive when zone coverage makes most since to at least tackle them before the endzone? That would have at least forced USC to use 1 or 2 of their last timeouts. It would have been a real nail biter then id USC recovers onside kick. Finally, I know ND has fans and haters, but they 12-0 and never gave up close to 30 points to anyone. That is impressive and consistent. I'll admit Clemson and bama are more dominant at times, but they have had inconsistencies also. IT will take close to perfect game to beat Clemson. NO one is beating bama unless they beat themselves as long as #13 plays 4 quarters.
I can't take nothing away from Notre Dame, they did their thing. I just don't like how they get to kick back while everyone else is playing a 13th game; which subjects their players to injury.
Too bad. ND plays 12 FBS teams unlike Clemson and Alabama, and Ohio State and OU's schedules are a joke. When your strongest OOC game is against 6-6 TCU and Army, you get no sympathy from me.
Sloppy game in the end zone again. It wouldve been 31-17 if book didnt throw that int. However, we still racked up 480 yards of offense and oir defense was stoit after 10 quick points by SC. i have faith BK can fix these mistakes for clemson. Good job SC, you really did play lik a caliber team. Good luck against clemson, i know yall will win GO IRISH!!
People forget other factors, like the 8000+ miles ND traveled in the last month, the wear and tear of playing scrappy opponents who view ND as their Super Bowl time, after time, after time (Pitt, Navy, Northwestern, USC, etc.). The other undefeated teams have fewer strong opponents, and travel locally. Add in that USC was fighting with nothing to lose for bowl eligibility, to redeem a bad season, and to save their coach. This game wasn't close, and in my view was never in doubt. This USC team always scored earlier, but faded, while ND always comes on strong. The 24 unanswered points says a lot.
@@dominicgunderson You must have meant "if ND defenders didn't cause the fumbles". It's not like USC receivers just dropped the ball, those were literally take aways by the Irish D.
PLEASE DON'T PUT THE RESULT IN THE TITLE. Some people aren't able to watch the game live (especially overseas) and want to watch the highlights without knowing who won. For those people watching the highlights who already know who won, they don't need the score or who won in the title.
This must have been frustrating for USC fans, the Trojans just couldn't get out of their own way. Right when you thought USC would seize the momentum and use it to their advantage, it was another drive-killing penalty or turnover. The Trojans outplayed the Irish in the first half but only had a three point lead to show for it. Notre Dame remained patient and confidence they would comeback and USC's constant mistakes made it much easier. USC had every chance to win this game.
The ESPN commentary throughout the game was entirely annoying. One guy kept stating his opinion over and over again about what was wrong with USC even though they were ahead at the time. It really spoiled the game. I had to use my mute button every time he talked. Just cover the game. Don't editorialize constantly throughout the game showing extreme bias for your favorite team.
The usc offence is going to be good in a few years. It’s crazy to think their starting qb is supposed to be a senior in highschool but reclassified and graduated early.
There is no logic. ND has done better against common opponents compared to other top 10 teams, harder SOS, and a better overall defense than mostly anyone else in the top 10, except for Alabama. Show me irrefutable logic illustrating why ND doesn't deserve a top 4 spot, other than your sheer bias, jealousy, and hatred.
Love the Dog. Speaking of dog; ND played one of the worst games of their season. So much more talent, even in coaching, than that lame USC team, and they just barely won
Yes the Irish won but you see, no matter the ranking or how your season is going. N.D. & USC carry tradition. Some of the best college football games come from those 2 universities. They'll be back. I'm proud of my IRISH. Good or bad.
Bear 7453 Yeah I know, this is coming from an ND fan not a hater, but they played like shit, USC had no business even being on the same field as them this year but they let them hang in all game.
@@mitch797 Rivalry game... ND had just finished traveling 8700+ miles for the second half of the season, they were tired. USC showed up to play and it took them a while to wake up. After 10-0, it was basically all Irish. Not sure what game you watched.
Not sure how it was all irish at all that game, USC was a onside recovery away from a very good chance to tie the game, right before that onside they nearly scored on 3 attempts and did on the 3rd. Not sure what game YOU were watching.
Sorry ND fans, but I don't see how you're gonna keep up with Clemson or bama speed. Hell if you played OSU you would get torched with their speed. Impressive record, but you barely beat an overrated Michigan, which was massively exposed for their lack of speed against OSU. It was a good run, but you'll soon show why the committee never favors you. An OSU Clemson style embarrassment is coming your way.
We will neutralize their speed by multiple coverage's and pressure on their qb. We are way better then anyone wants to admit and the world will see when we win it all. #WeAreNotreDame
I hoped that Wimbush would've started this season and was considered for heisman. If only Wimbush could've thrown the football and made smart decisions. But the Book QB change is probably the only reason ND went undefeated. GO IRISH
In the Playoffs anything can happen , But we have to play smarter and better , , Bama , and Clemson play strong in the last 2 Quarters , like a Cat playing with a mouse , let’s get some well deserved rest and play like Champions
Also lets not forget that ND traveled over 8,000 miles in the last 3 weeks of the season and still WON??? Hell there teams that cant even put in over 8,000 miles in a whole yr. Back off haters!!! ND showed that they belong in the playoff! Haters go hump another tree or dig a hole!!! You haters bickering is not gonna change ND from going to the playoff!!!! PEACE OUT!!!!
Notre Dame makes a reported $15 million annually with NBC to televise home football games in an agreement that was extended in 2013. The deal runs through 2025. If Notre Dame were to join a conference, a certain amount of money would have to be spread through the conference, something that already happens in basketball and other conference sports. Basically, if Florida State vs Notre Dame is televised on ESPN, Boston College gets part of that money. Notre Dame already plays five ACC opponents per year on a deal which runs through the 2037 season. This bleeds into another issue - scheduling. If the Irish were to strike a deal to move full time to the ACC, they would end up playing eight conference games per season. Think about what this would do to the rest of the schedule. This leaves four open games. The Navy series isn’t going anywhere. I can’t see USC being removed from the schedule, and Stanford likely is staying put. That leaves one open scheduling slot per year. Notre Dame already plays a quality schedule, and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Future games are scheduled with Texas A&M, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Alabama, just to name a few. Most of these games wouldn’t fit on the schedule in an ACC world. This also correlates to the original argument - money. Notre Dame is a name brand, and obviously can draw on its own. But it’s a simple fact that a game between the Irish and Alabama or Ohio State will bring in more attention and money than a game between Notre Dame and Syracuse. The best part? Because of the NBC deal, Notre Dame doesn’t have to share that money with anybody. As for the “13th data point,” argument, where a team “needs” a conference title game, that seems to be a non issue. Yes, the Big 12 added a title game, but Oklahoma made the Playoff when the conference didn’t have one. The committee does seem to like that, but at the end of the day, compare schedules and honestly tell me an Oklahoma win over Tulane is more impressive than a Notre Dame win against Michigan. At the end of the day, the best place for the Irish to be - for the program fans alike - is right where they are as an independent. (FANSIDED)
Everyone saying Notre Dame doesn't deserve to be in because they don't play in a conference or for a conference championship, question!!!! Did you all have they same attitude a couple of years ago when Alabama made it to the national championship game and didn't only, not play in the conference championship, but didn't even win their division. But that was fair right? Or maybe is it because ESPN and Disney own the rights to the SEC, and the SEC has more people on the playoffs committee. And ESPN doesn't like ND because the Irish won't let them have info or allow them to make money off them. ND has their own television station, own licensing and brand without permission from NCAA and other programs. They literally are the only team televised every week without being designated to a conference.
Waw!!!!! Notre Dame is good! Waw!!!!!! Notre Dame has an elite defensive line! Waw!!!!!!! Notre Dame has an elite secondary!!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!!!! Waw!!!!! I can’t stop crying!!! Waw!!!!! My team is OSU and we lost to Purdue by 29 points!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!!! I don’t know what to do, Notre Dame is good this year with loads with NFL talent!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!! Mommy!!!!!!! Notre Dame is better than my team this year!!! Waw!!!!!! Waw!!!!!!!! My team is Oklahoma and we don’t have a defense!!! Waw!!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!! Waw!!!!!
I agree with you on that. USC has had the #4 recruiting class for the last two years, so there is no reason for the Trojans to play like they do. No other team (loaded with talent like that) would get away with it.
For all the ND haters saying they played no one. Below is ESPN’s strength of record after 12 games. Notre Dame second after Alabama. 1. Alabama 2. Notre Dame 3. Clemson 4. Georgia 5. OSU 6. OU Notre Dame could easily be #2 or #1. They beat 6 teams who were ranked at some point this season. Two of those are playing in conference championships (Pitt and Northwestern). Michigan has been Top 10 all year and ND won with their back up QB and RB. Syracuse lost to Clemson by 4, but lost to ND by 33. Stanford got smacked by ND, VT got smacked by ND. 7 victories over bowl eligible teams. 2 Conference championship contenders. 2 teams who were top 10 at one point. Never lost. Bama can’t say that, Clemson can’t say that, OSU can’t say that, Georgia can’t say that.
You can tell and show all these dorks the facts and stats but they'll still hate ND because their team isn't anywhere near the top 10. Many here who talk big never even put on football pads since they where seven and eight years old and worse never even graduated from the University they so happily support and it shows. GO IRISH!!! for God and Country!
The fact that Notre Dame, doesn't have to play, in any Conference Championship game......like the ENTIRE REST OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL......AND, GET AN AUTOMATIC INVITE, INTO THE 4-TEAM PLAYOFF.......IS "SUPER/NUCLEAR" LEVEL UNFAIR......THEY HAVE NO INCENTIVE TO JOIN ANY CONFERENCE, JUST SAYIN !!!!!!!!!!
Name one conference team has a schedule like Notre Dame every year. The play all of the top power five conferences a year. They schedule elite teams every year. The last five years, they played Clemson, Georgia, Texas, Stanford, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma and more during the regular season, not playoffs only. Name one team in a conference that can say they played that schedule ever?
Yep only in because of the name right? Not because they beat 10 Power 5 opponents and 12 FBS opponents (No team has more wins against FBS teams) They are 12-0 and have the #1 SOR on espn and beat currently ranked Michigan, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and beat Stanford and Virginia Tech who were ranked this year. Oh did I mention ND beat Michigan with their backup QB and RB and that ND travels the most out of any team in the country which takes a lot of wear and tear on the team, Especially with the stress of passing the strict academic standards of Notre Dame university. Keep hating on ND you 🤡 22-3 last 25 games and you'll think you are a genius if they finally lose although you're another 🤡 that's been wrong each week.
The committee has said time and time again the conference championships dont hold as much weight as having 2 losses. ND traveled around 10000 miles to play this schedule. They didnt complain about shit being unfair. They just went undefeated instead. *side note: people only say "just saying" when theyre bitching about something no one wants to hear.
Hating? USC is bad this year. Washington State got blown out by Washington. Washington State BLEW THE FUCKING DOORS OF OF USC. You guys had all kinds of trouble with them. Now I know it is one game, and teams can come up, and teams can come down any given day, from mental attitudes to more... But it is a trend. Sure, you blew out a lot of teams you should have, but on your biggest games you kept it closer than you should have, and haven't had a lot of great competition; and as we seen Michigan wasn't quite the pedestal it should have been. I don't see them coming close to Alabama this year - Alabama is just so god damn good right now. They would embarrass all of the teams you played and hang 80, and would beat ND with third stringers. And don't worry, this isn't an anti-ND bias, they are a good team this year - compared to 2012 which they were fakes. No, this time, it is that Alabama would embarrass just about any team they throw in the 4 spot. And between them and Clemson, I pick Ala by 14.
@@adrianbundy3249 Clemson struggled with Syracuse, so your point? other game do not matter. I have seen Notre Dame beat Michigan, Michigan beat MSU, and MSU beat ND. So how does one comparable game matter? in 2002 OSU almost lost to Cincinatti but then went on to win the National championship. your "logic" holds no water
'Ohio State almost lost to Cinci but won the title that year'; um to me they lost that title. Miami was robbed of the title that year by the worst call by the refs in history if you recall - it may have been the single most controversial call of all time - where people made videos about it years later. My logic is you aren't looking the part where you needed to - and the ACC is historically weak right now, so blowing out Syracuse just doesn't impress me. Hell, the S&P computer models had them some 20 points lower than the human pundits when you played them - which is a huge discrepancy not normally seen. A lot of inflating vs mediocre teams. My logic isn't that you aren't maybe in the top 4 legitly, it is just #2 Clemson is better than anyone not named Alabama by a good margin - but Alabama is just soo far above everyone and even Clemson by 14 points I feel, that even backups would beat even ND. You aren't getting the fact this isn't me diving at your team. Alabama is consistently far better than ND this year, game after game, game after game. Even that 10 point halftime tie ended up with a 40+ margin of victory, all within the second half. Holy smokes.
You honestly think Notre Dame could beat Bama, Clemson, Oklahoma, or Ohio State ? I don't see it happening . I pray the committee makes the right decision and puts the best teams in.
We probably won't beat Alabama but Clemson is very reasonable. They almost lost to Syracuse. If ND even makes it too the championship, all I hope for is a more competitive game than 2012
What makes you think that a Clemson team that struggled to beat Syracuse would win? How about an Oklahoma defense that couldn't stop your grandmother, or an OSU team that lost to Purdue? Yes, I honestly think ND, who has a tougher SOS than all those teams, more top ranked wins than all those teams, and a defense that plays better than all those teams, and held Syracuse to 3 points could beat those teams. Use logic, and not hatred. The salt is strong with you.
Why does everyone hate ND? They play a decent schedule every year 12 FBS teams yes they threw in Ball State but still an FBS team. Compared to most SEC teams scheduling 2 to 3 FCS teams I mean who would've thought that Stanford, FSU, VT, USC would all have off years. You can hate on ND all you want, but they went 12-0 with an all FBS schedule.
Everyone hated Notre Dame because it's a Catholic University, and like many protestants they're just pissed that their made up churches are 1500 years to late. Oh yea and maybe because there's no Lutheran or Baptists or what ever make believe religion power house football school.
Was at the game and ND didn’t look like a top 4 teams so I’m glad our team didn’t lose too ugly. We didn’t play our butts off, we just showed up in the second half of the game and scored one TD an unusual act considering we usually lead at halftime and then completely vanishes after ... now Helton is staying for another season, sadly all teams will get a free W from us.
Notre dame is my team and always will be however........After watching Alabama today Notre dame doesn’t want to play them. I’m being serious. Alabama is not a college team. They are pro players in disguise. I’ve never seen a team this good.
Assuming the top 3 stay the same: 1. Alabama, 2. Clemson, 3. Notre Dame, and each #4 contender wins next week, who would deserve #4 the most? Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, or UCF?
If Oklahoma wins they will have averaged their only loss while Ohio State lost to a 6 and 6 team and UCF needs to play power 5 teams to even be considered
If Georgia wins, they'd without a doubt be in, but if they lose and the other 3 win, I'm not so sure who I'd pick. I wouldn't be surprised if it were OSU because they have the strongest wins but also the worst loss out of all of them.
Notre Dame might be the most overrated team in the cfp era, they’ll get blown out in the playoff(I hope I’m wrong cause I’m tired of Bama/Clemson but I don’t think I am)
I feel bad for Notre Dame fans. They have a good season and are convinced that their team is a playoff contender then they go on to get smoked in the playoffs. Next season they'll be saying that their schedule is tough and that they have better wins than everybody else and history repeats itself over and over again.
ND fans cannot win, I mean, ND goes 12-0 and are told they are a joke, are told they are the worst team in the playoffs, on and on the insults. So ND completes an undefeated season once again and then all the insults, as if it's the fault of the University of Notre Dame that they are in the playoffs, as if ND cheated or did something to tip the scales in their favor. Regardless that their schedule was no easier than Georgia, or Alabama, or Clemson, and perhaps more difficult than any of them. But are told, "no", ND does not deserve a spot. Really? I do not disagree that Oh State or Oklahoma or LSU would be as good a playoff contender as ND right now and yes there is a chance that ND will lose by a big margin in their first playoff game. But ya know what? Who cares ! Nothing will change the fact that ND went 12 and 0 while those who remain on the outside lost at least one game. We know, we know, many are furious that ND went undefeated and will say anything to stir up controversy. Here is some advice to you: Rather than stay angry and try as you might (and fail) to convince us that bama or georgia or clemson had a harder schedule, or that there are other teams that deserve the playoffs over ND, rather than do all of that and waste your breath, write to the people who are in charge of the playoffs and beg them to create an eight team playoff. Now, this might help you to be less angry and complain less, as you do each year due to your inability to accept the final result of a four team playoff. PS: Good Luck with that letter to the committee for an eight team playoff. But if you cannot help yourself and must complain on UA-cam, remember it's better to complain about the system and not the teams that make it in.
USC played their asses off tonight. Respect. Notre dame just has too much talent
Jason O'Daniel bro, I don’t know what your taking about. Every ranked team they played they handled from start to finish and just beat Syracuse 36-3.
Jason O'Daniel and that was also when wimbush started lol. Ian book is what they were missing last season and it showed in the bowl game vs LSU
Jason O'Daniel okay, just wait since you know it all
@Jason O'Daniel LMAO HOLY SHIT YOU'RE A DELUSIONAL FUCKING TARD
@Jason O'Daniel Imagine saying the #1 SOS team has a cupcake schedule and comparing them to a garbage ass UCF team lmao ur so salty
Is it me or when USC scored their first touchdown you can hear exuberance in the guys calling the game........Haters gonna Hate...! uNDefeated GO IRISH
I think it was more USC playing their freakin' butts off tonight than poor play from ND. Just my thoughts. Many of the players love Helton from what I've heard and probably were "playing for their coach". Plus, ND definitely should be in the playoff. 7 wins over bowl eligible opponents (8 if Virginia Tech wins next week), three wins at least over Top 25 opponents, wins over two division champs (Northwestern and Pitt) and the win over Top 10 Michigan. That's impressive by any measure.
USC definitely butt ND in the mouth earlier. People keep forgetting that ND is playing a talented SC squad lead by an awful coach. Though ND is 12-0, they definitly got exposed tonight. They cannot play like that against Clemson, BAMA, UGA, OU, or OSU. They need to make some serious adjustments before the playoffs. This ND squad is way better than that 2012 squad, hopefully they play like it during playoff time.Minus BAMA, I think ND could stand toe to to with most of the other teams tbh.
@@Irish8625 This was a rivalry game. They're almost always close. Was OSU bad in 2014 for struggling with a 5-7 Michigan team (coached by Brady Hoke)? No they were not. Similar could be true here. Also, as you suggested Clemson looked VERY vulnerable tonight against S. Carolina. Same with OU last night, particularly on defense. If the ND defense gets some stops, that Irish offense would cut through the weak Sooner D like butter. OU is ridiculously weak in that area.
ND barely won. This SC team isn’t bowl eligible. You know what that means? They suck and ND barely won.
Dame will be in the College playoff since they get a pass from playing a Conf champion game . But they would be dominated by either Oklahoma or Ohio State which one will be left out .
Oklahoma and Ohio State both have 1 loss but they would dominate ND? Did your crystal ball tell you that?
I am of Swiss and German descent living in Switzerland and I have reddish brown hair so everyone thinks I am Irish so congrats to you guys. Good luck in the playoff, ND versus Clemson would be a good match up.
Robert Lind
Do you get college football in Switzerland? that’s pretty cool.
You can get it with DIRECT TV.
Yes they need revenge for the clemson game from 2015
Juan Cerritos facts
@Robert Lind Here's my prediction of the College Football Playoffs for Norte Dame!?
Clemson Tigers 50 and
Norte Dame 3!!!😁
Dexter doing the ✌⬇️ was beautiful
Notre Dame fan here, but mad respect to USC for letting Jake Olsen realize his potential. A great inspirational story.
I think Notre dame played reserve a little to prevent any injuries. I have a feeling that Notre dame will surprise a lot of people come playoff time.
I do think they did as well. But they REALLY did need to make somewhat statement. Not just a win. But an exclamation of sorts. I mean 35-17 would have looked a little better. But it is what it is. I am proud of our boys regardless. I bleed blue & gold. Good or bad I'll always be 🍀 The IrishMarine.
Just will have to wait till the game happens. All years people been talking about how bad this team is but whenever they played top competition they showed everybody just how good they was and none of them was close. Michigan, Stanford, VT, northwestern, and Syracuse .
Notre Dame doesnt have an option to be reserved. If they lost this game they would have been out period. USC just came to play... give credit
I think the 8700 miles of travel wore on them a little. It showed last night. USC did show up to play, which wasn't really a shock. But, after a lackluster 1st qtr, they woke up and it was 24-0 until one garbage time TD when ND second string DL was playing.
@Jason O'Daniel STFU, sniveling little jealous prick.
An undefeated season! I couldn't be happier for the Irish! Great season, and couldn't be more excited for the playoffs. #WeAreND #ourloyalsons
And the last time ND had a undefeated reg season... BAMA happened ROLL TIDE
@@ezmoney79 Indeed, Alabama is playing exceptional. Best of luck making the playoffs.
@@ezmoney79 You're one to talk. Go Tigers!
Hope ND wins it all. Ready for some new blood in these playoffs.
@L doubt it but we'll see.
I think ND can beat Clemson, but they'll have to play the game of their lives.
You really think Notre Dame have a shot against Bama, Georgia, Clemson or Ohio State? Notre Dame will need a Miracle to beat one of those team. It will be tough.
@Mr. Boss Yeah right, 12-0 and 11-1 for both of those team. Come back to me when you will have valid point, your contribution to this conversation is about High School level...
L Clemson did
Go Irish ☘️!!!
This game might have been closer than it should have, but I think you guys will be okay. Just need to rest up. It was the last game of a very tough stretch. Congrats on going undefeated in the regular season.
Go Irish!!!
Hawkeye Ten 👍
Efficiently - 12-0 sounds better than your team
@@efficiently_ you are fucking trash. Eat shit. #ND12-0playoffbound
Feels good
#1 Strength of schedule and the only team in the FBS to win 12 games against all FBS teams. Notre Dame travels the most out of any school and has wins against a top 10 Michigan team (beat them without Book or dex) #7 Stanford team (They were good at the time and a huge rivalry game) Virginia Tech (Extremely hostile night crowd, prime time game) Now ranked Northwestern team (Beat them at NU prime time night game by double digits) #12 Syracuse (Beat them at Yankee Stadium by 33 points) USC (Beat them for the 2nd straight year) The resume speaks for itself, ND is playoff bound and better than people think like the CUSE coach said.
#1 strength of record not strength of schedule
Michael McGee it means that what Notre Dame did, win all 12 games, is the least likely for any other team to do. If ND played Alabama’s schedule, statistically speaking, Notre Dame would also be undefeated.
@@noahstout3288 I seriously doubt that. How about play a conference championship and then let them in the playoffs. Sorry it's not fair everyone else has to play those and in turn prevents them from possibly going to the playoffs while ND gets a pass. If that's the case. Any 1 lose team should jump ND for the playoffs. Yeah there is that case for Alabama not having to go but Alabama proves time and again to be worth going. Nd hasn't.
@@noahstout3288 i know what it means. Regardless, its #1 SOR not SOS
@Jason O'Daniel bitch all you want. Irish are in the playoffs.
College football fans have such short term memories. How can anyone whine about an undefeated ND team with 3 top 25 wins making the playoffs over a OSU team that got blown out by Purdue and had numerous recent close games against the likes of Maryland or a OU team that plays no defense at all and wins games 55-45 on a regular basis. Teams criticize but ignore the fact that there's no way ND is not a top 4 team when you evaluate the college landscape objectively.
They aren't though. Oklahoma would torch them. They couldn't keep up with their offense. Notre Dame almost lost to Ball State, Michigan's great defense was a result of the bad offensive they played, that win doesn't hold much weight anymore. Notre Dame again barley gets by another trash team. If you think the win over Syracuse was huge win then your crazy because they aren't that good.
@@chuckee_chuck OU almost lost to Tech and actually lost to Texas. You don't need to keep up with their offense. You stop them twice...you win. Their team is 2-3 stops from losing which ND's defense definitely can pull off.
@@chuckee_chuck OU can torch ND and STILL lose because they allow everyone to torch them right back.
@@MrJlo1017 Dude Texas is a better team than the majority of the team's on Notre Dames schedule. Plus Dame hasn't even played a good offense. They are like Michigan, pretenders because of the weak teams they play
@@chuckee_chuck Texas is better than the majority of team's on ND's schedule but not all. ND has not lost which means they have beaten better teams than Texas which beat OU. That kind of proves my point. ND played a team in Syracuse that was dropping 40 a game and held them to 3. High scoring offenses with bad defenses is not a new concept for ND this year
Says allot about the IRISH when they can beat a team that's bursting at the seams with furious determination and yet still come out with a win. Great job Notre Dame on your conquest over the city of Troy...
Everythings good in the Irish hood. Go Irish 🍀✊🏽👊🏽
So they get to lose to Bama by 30
Scottie Robinson hard fought win
@@jayk.2608 Well, somebody has to lose to Alabama by 30, might as well be ND.
Notre Dame vs Clemson will be a good game.
@@ddebenedictis lol I guess so..Im just a traumatized USC fan so im venting...Enjoy bowl season, i'll be watching NBA..
I have never seen so many people jealous over Notre Dame. This shit is funny! Stop that crying and maybe your team will be in the playoffs next year.
They are... and they are the best college football team in history and proved it 5 times in 11 years.
@@SteakSauceIceCream bama wont make it it they lose to uga.
@L Okay, and when we beat Clemson, you will say the same thing about BAMA. At least we are in the playoffs and that is all that matters you little hater.. We achieved our goal and the rest is just gravy. GO IRISH!
@@LamontJackson kid dont play yourself,ND is not beating Clemson....did you not what this game
Zack Wiley Bama could lose to Georgia and they would still get in.
The Trojan defensive intensity is unbalivable in the first quarter and the offensive line looked like defending champions of old. IAM impressed with ND cool reserve, but the Trojan are a very great team to.
With that kind of commitment from SC, they could go far with a little better picks.
ND fans cannot win, I mean, ND goes 12-0 and are told they are a joke, are told they are the worst team in the playoffs, on and on the insults. So ND completes an undefeated season once again and then all the insults, as if it's the fault of the University of Notre Dame that they are in the playoffs, as if ND cheated or did something to tip the scales in their favor. Regardless that their schedule was no easier than Georgia, or Alabama, or Clemson, and perhaps more difficult than any of them. But are told, "no", ND does not deserve a spot. Really? I do not disagree that Oh State or Oklahoma or LSU would be as good a playoff contender as ND right now and yes there is a chance that ND will lose by a big margin in their first playoff game. But ya know what? Who cares ! Nothing will change the fact that ND went 12 and 0 while those who remain on the outside lost at least one game. We know, we know, many are furious that ND went undefeated and will say anything to stir up controversy. Or others complain that ND has no conference game. Well, here is some advice for you: Rather than stay angry and try as you might (and fail) to convince us that bama or georgia or clemson had a harder schedule, or that there are other teams that deserve the playoffs over ND because other teams play a conference championship, rather than do all of that and waste your breath, write to the people who are in charge of the playoffs and beg them to create an eight team playoff, and while you're at it tell them to do away with the conference championships. Now, this might help you to be less angry and complain less, as you do each year due to your inability to accept the final result of a four team playoff.
PS: Good Luck with that letter to the committee for an eight team playoff. But if you cannot help yourself and must complain on UA-cam, remember it's better to complain about the system and not the teams that make it in.
Yeah I remember when nd played Alabama in the national championship and nd was a joke. I'll give it too you this season though, your schedule was much higher quality than that year.
Well said brother!
Just have nd join a conference... problem solved. Losing a close conference championship looks better for a potential playoff team than not playing one at all. Just saying
@Jason O'Daniel How about you compare UCF to those "ONE" loss teams that are ahead of UCF? Don't compare ND to UCF when both teams are undefeated and ND schedule is way tougher than that of UCF. Go shit on UGA, OU, LSU, OSU, Michigan or any other 1 loss team. UCF schedule is JOKE!!!!!!!!! Once UCF plays a tougher out of conference schedule then can you bring your crying ass baby on here but until then go piss on "MAINE, AUSTIN PEAY, AND SC STATE".. SMH
@@SteakSauceIceCream Why join a conferene when you don't have too? Im just saying
All the ND haters. Just pissed because they have a bigger fan base than anyone. They are like the Pittsburgh Steelers. No matter where they go , they fill the stands
Magilla Magoo yeah buddy! Go Irish, Go Steelers!!
They're gonna get blown out in the playoffs.
But they will lose first Playoff game..not enough speed
Magilla Magoo so does clemson
@Jason O'Daniel ok but you can't deny usc is playing garbage this year
How about my boy Fink. Man amongst boys☘️
The best season for the Irish. They played like champions! They have the luck of the Irish
Troy Pride constantly gets picked on by wide receivers.
USC disappointed me this year but two people talk ass about Notre Dame so Ima go brag about this game if they say they’re ass then pull up last year and pull up what rank we are it’s good to be a ND fan rn
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They even said, USC looked like a totally different team, last game of the year, Home game, job on the line, everyone plays Notre dame hard, USC has some if not the best talent in the country. Notre dame did not get crushed by purdue(OSU), they do not let you hang 50+ points on them(OU) they dont play the softest schedule (UCF).........and they never lost 12-0 they will be 3 or 2 depending if clemson wins. But if Georgia beats Alabama then neither OSU or OU is getting in
Good teams find ways to win even when they don't have their A game and that is exactly what N D did in this game, plus USC played very tough. This team is much better overall than the 2012 N D team and they will give anyone they play a good game. Go IRISH!
Yeah seriously. Besides tight end, notre dame is better at EVERY position than they were in 2012.
As a Nd fan USC had a great game plan on both sides of the ball. They played to their strengths early and often by throwing quick passes to the wideouts which neutralized any pass rush of ND. ND got 1 turnover early and one stop to a FG. On defense you could see they were committed to stopping run at all cost and bring a lot blitzes. They played their corners on an island against ND's big 6' 4 wideouts which is a high risk/high reward stragedy. They could do that b/c even though nd's WR's are big they aren't burners who get a lot separation. Only finke who is a shifty slot wr/punt return guy had some success. To me the key play was Gilliam's strip at end of 1sthalf that helped ND weather that storm. USC pass execution was tua like in 1st half. In 2nd half dropping okwara into zone coverage was really smart adjustment b/c passes were to quick for him to hurries anyway. Big sack for him right after book threw int on 3rd and 12. I felt like ND cleaned up a lot mistakes from past weeks by not having stupid dead ball penalties on offense. No complaints until maybe that 15yd on KO after going up 24-10. Sidenote: why is clark lea call 2 blitzs in row on USC last drive when zone coverage makes most since to at least tackle them before the endzone? That would have at least forced USC to use 1 or 2 of their last timeouts. It would have been a real nail biter then id USC recovers onside kick. Finally, I know ND has fans and haters, but they 12-0 and never gave up close to 30 points to anyone. That is impressive and consistent. I'll admit Clemson and bama are more dominant at times, but they have had inconsistencies also. IT will take close to perfect game to beat Clemson. NO one is beating bama unless they beat themselves as long as #13 plays 4 quarters.
You are amazing Jake - God bless you and your family.
GO IRISH 12-0 no fcs☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
FACTS! 👏🏼🏆
we will see if you have the same energy after clemson clap 👏 you
I can't take nothing away from Notre Dame, they did their thing. I just don't like how they get to kick back while everyone else is playing a 13th game; which subjects their players to injury.
Fair enough, but to just say we do not belong and we are 12-0 is ridiculous
Too bad. ND plays 12 FBS teams unlike Clemson and Alabama, and Ohio State and OU's schedules are a joke. When your strongest OOC game is against 6-6 TCU and Army, you get no sympathy from me.
@@SuperSparrow45 I didn't ask for your sympathy, Pimpin'.
Notre Dame is French for "Our Lady" . With the mother of God on our team's side, old Notre Dame will win over all. Go Irish !
Is that what youre stupid ass said in 2012 too. They do play like lil ladys is that what youre trying to say ROLL TIDE
ND used to be Catholic , the school traditions remain but the student body has changed .
Onward Notre Dame
Sloppy game in the end zone again. It wouldve been 31-17 if book didnt throw that int. However, we still racked up 480 yards of offense and oir defense was stoit after 10 quick points by SC. i have faith BK can fix these mistakes for clemson. Good job SC, you really did play lik a caliber team.
Good luck against clemson, i know yall will win
GO IRISH!!
*our *stout *like
Usc could have won if they didn't flop again in the second half and didn't fumble the ball twice when they had momentum.
People forget other factors, like the 8000+ miles ND traveled in the last month, the wear and tear of playing scrappy opponents who view ND as their Super Bowl time, after time, after time (Pitt, Navy, Northwestern, USC, etc.). The other undefeated teams have fewer strong opponents, and travel locally. Add in that USC was fighting with nothing to lose for bowl eligibility, to redeem a bad season, and to save their coach. This game wasn't close, and in my view was never in doubt. This USC team always scored earlier, but faded, while ND always comes on strong. The 24 unanswered points says a lot.
@@dominicgunderson You must have meant "if ND defenders didn't cause the fumbles". It's not like USC receivers just dropped the ball, those were literally take aways by the Irish D.
How underrated is Finke?
Kenny Moore extremely underrated
PLEASE DON'T PUT THE RESULT IN THE TITLE.
Some people aren't able to watch the game live (especially overseas) and want to watch the highlights without knowing who won.
For those people watching the highlights who already know who won, they don't need the score or who won in the title.
GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This must have been frustrating for USC fans, the Trojans just couldn't get out of their own way. Right when you thought USC would seize the momentum and use it to their advantage, it was another drive-killing penalty or turnover. The Trojans outplayed the Irish in the first half but only had a three point lead to show for it. Notre Dame remained patient and confidence they would comeback and USC's constant mistakes made it much easier. USC had every chance to win this game.
For the last 30 years USC has always recruited the best talent. But not anymore the pac 12 is becoming more balanced.
Warren Parker Go Huskies.
The ESPN commentary throughout the game was entirely annoying. One guy kept stating his opinion over and over again about what was wrong with USC even though they were ahead at the time. It really spoiled the game. I had to use my mute button every time he talked. Just cover the game. Don't editorialize constantly throughout the game showing extreme bias for your favorite team.
ND coming for Alabama head 💀 GO IRISH CLOVER ☘
Not impressed with the way Notre Dame played don't see them making it to the DANCE ROLL TIDE.
@@swampmusic1928 roll terds fight Irish all day. If Alabama people can't read after January they will be able to read the book of ian my guy. 😭😭😭😭
Yeah buddy just like the Irish came for alabama in the national championship before. Totally showed the tide.
@Jason O'Daniel That's a stretch
LMAO If you struggle against a team unlike Alabama dont get too big headed....
The usc offence is going to be good in a few years. It’s crazy to think their starting qb is supposed to be a senior in highschool but reclassified and graduated early.
Glad ND won but dang, with Daniels, St brown, and Stepp already playing at high levels, they are going to be really scary.
Yea that Is nothing tbh usc had alot of guys hurt and transferred on on defense they still gave nd a game so yea notdre dame isnt beating bama
@@jamessummers7267 Neither could USC even if they had everybody. Bama is in a class of their own.
@@jasoncobb7427 they beatable nd just doesn't have the personal to challenge them
The salt is strong with the haters.
The logic is strong with the haters.
There is no logic. ND has done better against common opponents compared to other top 10 teams, harder SOS, and a better overall defense than mostly anyone else in the top 10, except for Alabama. Show me irrefutable logic illustrating why ND doesn't deserve a top 4 spot, other than your sheer bias, jealousy, and hatred.
Here the come IRISH.. 12 wins! Notre dame play off Bound ☘
And thats where it will stop any of the other 3 playoff teams Will beat ND especially BAMA
Good win for the Irish last nite in Los Angeles. They deserve to go fishin'. Good luck.
When is USC going to be good again? They have great recruits but seems like they do nothing with all that talent...
Love the Dog.
Speaking of dog; ND played one of the worst games of their season. So much more talent, even in coaching, than that lame USC team, and they just barely won
Rose Rey they were down 10-0
And came back and won. They’re more than dogs
Well did Ohio State or Oklahoma or Washington State win their so-called "worst games"? Didn't think so.
Where are the defensive highlights? Didn't we cause and recover like 2or 3 fumbles?
Great fight by my Trojans! How I miss the Trojans of old hopefully we can get back that soon.
John Love as a ND fan, you guys played your really hard. Good luck and look to play the Trojans again.
Yes the Irish won but you see, no matter the ranking or how your season is going. N.D. & USC carry tradition. Some of the best college football games come from those 2 universities. They'll be back. I'm proud of my IRISH. Good or bad.
Deadly To Beat Good luck to you guys as well y’all are having a great season.
IRISH MARINE So true man both schools hold a lot of pride and play hard against each other no matter what. Respect to you and the fighting Irish.
John Love yeah, we make games a lot closer than the should be though.
Good thing ND had those big plays cause they had nothing else going all game.
mitch a win is a win
Bear 7453 Yeah I know, this is coming from an ND fan not a hater, but they played like shit, USC had no business even being on the same field as them this year but they let them hang in all game.
@@mitch797 Rivalry game... ND had just finished traveling 8700+ miles for the second half of the season, they were tired. USC showed up to play and it took them a while to wake up. After 10-0, it was basically all Irish. Not sure what game you watched.
Not sure how it was all irish at all that game, USC was a onside recovery away from a very good chance to tie the game, right before that onside they nearly scored on 3 attempts and did on the 3rd. Not sure what game YOU were watching.
Love the ref cam
Life long HARDCORE Irish fan....GO JAKE OLSEN!!!!!!!!!
Sorry ND fans, but I don't see how you're gonna keep up with Clemson or bama speed. Hell if you played OSU you would get torched with their speed. Impressive record, but you barely beat an overrated Michigan, which was massively exposed for their lack of speed against OSU. It was a good run, but you'll soon show why the committee never favors you. An OSU Clemson style embarrassment is coming your way.
Clemson barely beat a Syracuse team that ND torched, while leaving a ton of points on the field. See how that works?
@@SuperSparrow45 was referring to speed in my comments, but ok
We will neutralize their speed by multiple coverage's and pressure on their qb. We are way better then anyone wants to admit and the world will see when we win it all.
#WeAreNotreDame
@@SuperSparrow45 I know that none of this matters anymore, but Trevor Lawrence was injured early on in that game.
24-10 with 3 to go in the game. Gave up a lucky td at the end
I hoped that Wimbush would've started this season and was considered for heisman. If only Wimbush could've thrown the football and made smart decisions. But the Book QB change is probably the only reason ND went undefeated. GO IRISH
In the Playoffs anything can happen , But we have to play smarter and better , , Bama , and Clemson play strong in the last 2 Quarters , like a Cat playing with a mouse , let’s get some well deserved rest and play like Champions
Also lets not forget that ND traveled over 8,000 miles in the last 3 weeks of the season and still WON??? Hell there teams that cant even put in over 8,000 miles in a whole yr. Back off haters!!! ND showed that they belong in the playoff! Haters go hump another tree or dig a hole!!! You haters bickering is not gonna change ND from going to the playoff!!!! PEACE OUT!!!!
Notre Dame makes a reported $15 million annually with NBC to televise home football games in an agreement that was extended in 2013. The deal runs through 2025. If Notre Dame were to join a conference, a certain amount of money would have to be spread through the conference, something that already happens in basketball and other conference sports.
Basically, if Florida State vs Notre Dame is televised on ESPN, Boston College gets part of that money.
Notre Dame already plays five ACC opponents per year on a deal which runs through the 2037 season. This bleeds into another issue - scheduling.
If the Irish were to strike a deal to move full time to the ACC, they would end up playing eight conference games per season. Think about what this would do to the rest of the schedule.
This leaves four open games. The Navy series isn’t going anywhere. I can’t see USC being removed from the schedule, and Stanford likely is staying put. That leaves one open scheduling slot per year.
Notre Dame already plays a quality schedule, and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Future games are scheduled with Texas A&M, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Alabama, just to name a few. Most of these games wouldn’t fit on the schedule in an ACC world.
This also correlates to the original argument - money. Notre Dame is a name brand, and obviously can draw on its own. But it’s a simple fact that a game between the Irish and Alabama or Ohio State will bring in more attention and money than a game between Notre Dame and Syracuse. The best part? Because of the NBC deal, Notre Dame doesn’t have to share that money with anybody.
As for the “13th data point,” argument, where a team “needs” a conference title game, that seems to be a non issue. Yes, the Big 12 added a title game, but Oklahoma made the Playoff when the conference didn’t have one. The committee does seem to like that, but at the end of the day, compare schedules and honestly tell me an Oklahoma win over Tulane is more impressive than a Notre Dame win against Michigan. At the end of the day, the best place for the Irish to be - for the program fans alike - is right where they are as an independent. (FANSIDED)
This sounds familiar. And then Alabama won 96 to 12...
May GOD Bless you jake
Book sure played like an archbishop being cross examined in court. Nervous.
Norte Dame is going to get fucking destroyed in the playoff just like 2012 against Alabama
Notre Dame beat 6 teams that were ranked in top 25 at some point this year....Michigan, Stanford, Pitt, Northwestern, Cuse and VT
And are about to beat a 7th in Clemson ... they only lost by 2 to Clemson a few years back and they have much more talent
@@davidmenna4413 AND almost beat Georgia who took the great Alabama into OT.
Ain't no one stopping Notre Dame
Like in 2013?
@@SteakSauceIceCream That was a conspiracy against the Irish. We should of won
Oh my at the notre Tards lol ROLL TIDE ROLL
I NEVER get tired of watching $C LOSE. GO BRUINS
Everyone saying Notre Dame doesn't deserve to be in because they don't play in a conference or for a conference championship, question!!!! Did you all have they same attitude a couple of years ago when Alabama made it to the national championship game and didn't only, not play in the conference championship, but didn't even win their division. But that was fair right? Or maybe is it because ESPN and Disney own the rights to the SEC, and the SEC has more people on the playoffs committee. And ESPN doesn't like ND because the Irish won't let them have info or allow them to make money off them. ND has their own television station, own licensing and brand without permission from NCAA and other programs. They literally are the only team televised every week without being designated to a conference.
Waw!!!!! Notre Dame is good! Waw!!!!!! Notre Dame has an elite defensive line! Waw!!!!!!! Notre Dame has an elite secondary!!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!!!! Waw!!!!! I can’t stop crying!!! Waw!!!!! My team is OSU and we lost to Purdue by 29 points!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!!! I don’t know what to do, Notre Dame is good this year with loads with NFL talent!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!! Mommy!!!!!!! Notre Dame is better than my team this year!!! Waw!!!!!! Waw!!!!!!!! My team is Oklahoma and we don’t have a defense!!! Waw!!!! Waw!!!!! Waw!!!! Waw!!!!!
Go, Irish! ☘☘☘
ND is so overrated. Strugglebus win.
clay helton is a horrible coach get him outta here
I agree with you on that. USC has had the #4 recruiting class for the last two years, so there is no reason for the Trojans to play like they do. No other team (loaded with talent like that) would get away with it.
He should get another year. His team was ridiculously young this year.
patrick james that kinda true
@@patrickjames1798 You are absolutely right, Clay Helton is an outstanding coach and I believe that he will turn this program around.
@@Shindler39 yeah he's already won the pac 12 and a rose bowl.
Haters are strong this time of year. after 12-0 you would think there would be a little respect......lmao, keep it up, this is what fuels this team
For all the ND haters saying they played no one. Below is ESPN’s strength of record after 12 games. Notre Dame second after Alabama.
1. Alabama
2. Notre Dame
3. Clemson
4. Georgia
5. OSU
6. OU
Notre Dame could easily be #2 or #1. They beat 6 teams who were ranked at some point this season. Two of those are playing in conference championships (Pitt and Northwestern). Michigan has been Top 10 all year and ND won with their back up QB and RB. Syracuse lost to Clemson by 4, but lost to ND by 33. Stanford got smacked by ND, VT got smacked by ND.
7 victories over bowl eligible teams. 2 Conference championship contenders. 2 teams who were top 10 at one point. Never lost.
Bama can’t say that, Clemson can’t say that, OSU can’t say that, Georgia can’t say that.
You can tell and show all these dorks the facts and stats but they'll still hate ND because their team isn't anywhere near the top 10. Many here who talk big never even put on football pads since they where seven and eight years old and worse never even graduated from the University they so happily support and it shows. GO IRISH!!! for God and Country!
Clay helton is going to get hired
Hired by a D2 school.
We Want Bama 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 We Want Bama 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'll take Clemson first, I do not want Saban to have a month to prepare for us
witness3649 doesn't matter. Anyone.
The fact that Notre Dame, doesn't have to play, in any Conference Championship game......like the ENTIRE REST OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL......AND, GET AN AUTOMATIC INVITE, INTO THE 4-TEAM PLAYOFF.......IS "SUPER/NUCLEAR" LEVEL UNFAIR......THEY HAVE NO INCENTIVE TO JOIN ANY CONFERENCE, JUST SAYIN !!!!!!!!!!
Name one conference team has a schedule like Notre Dame every year. The play all of the top power five conferences a year. They schedule elite teams every year. The last five years, they played Clemson, Georgia, Texas, Stanford, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma and more during the regular season, not playoffs only. Name one team in a conference that can say they played that schedule ever?
Yep only in because of the name right? Not because they beat 10 Power 5 opponents and 12 FBS opponents (No team has more wins against FBS teams) They are 12-0 and have the #1 SOR on espn and beat currently ranked Michigan, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and beat Stanford and Virginia Tech who were ranked this year. Oh did I mention ND beat Michigan with their backup QB and RB and that ND travels the most out of any team in the country which takes a lot of wear and tear on the team, Especially with the stress of passing the strict academic standards of Notre Dame university. Keep hating on ND you 🤡 22-3 last 25 games and you'll think you are a genius if they finally lose although you're another 🤡 that's been wrong each week.
The committee has said time and time again the conference championships dont hold as much weight as having 2 losses. ND traveled around 10000 miles to play this schedule. They didnt complain about shit being unfair. They just went undefeated instead.
*side note: people only say "just saying" when theyre bitching about something no one wants to hear.
Did u say that about bama last year and Ohio state the year before that. Committee has made it clear confrence championships aren't that highly valued
Irish wins natty mark it up.
L, I feel even if Alabama started their third stringers, they might still win. Not sure if Clemson would though.
o.O
@@adrianbundy3249 ND would totally win, stop hating man
Hating? USC is bad this year. Washington State got blown out by Washington. Washington State BLEW THE FUCKING DOORS OF OF USC.
You guys had all kinds of trouble with them. Now I know it is one game, and teams can come up, and teams can come down any given day, from mental attitudes to more... But it is a trend. Sure, you blew out a lot of teams you should have, but on your biggest games you kept it closer than you should have, and haven't had a lot of great competition; and as we seen Michigan wasn't quite the pedestal it should have been.
I don't see them coming close to Alabama this year - Alabama is just so god damn good right now. They would embarrass all of the teams you played and hang 80, and would beat ND with third stringers. And don't worry, this isn't an anti-ND bias, they are a good team this year - compared to 2012 which they were fakes. No, this time, it is that Alabama would embarrass just about any team they throw in the 4 spot. And between them and Clemson, I pick Ala by 14.
@@adrianbundy3249 Clemson struggled with Syracuse, so your point? other game do not matter. I have seen Notre Dame beat Michigan, Michigan beat MSU, and MSU beat ND. So how does one comparable game matter? in 2002 OSU almost lost to Cincinatti but then went on to win the National championship. your "logic" holds no water
'Ohio State almost lost to Cinci but won the title that year'; um to me they lost that title. Miami was robbed of the title that year by the worst call by the refs in history if you recall - it may have been the single most controversial call of all time - where people made videos about it years later.
My logic is you aren't looking the part where you needed to - and the ACC is historically weak right now, so blowing out Syracuse just doesn't impress me. Hell, the S&P computer models had them some 20 points lower than the human pundits when you played them - which is a huge discrepancy not normally seen. A lot of inflating vs mediocre teams.
My logic isn't that you aren't maybe in the top 4 legitly, it is just #2 Clemson is better than anyone not named Alabama by a good margin - but Alabama is just soo far above everyone and even Clemson by 14 points I feel, that even backups would beat even ND. You aren't getting the fact this isn't me diving at your team. Alabama is consistently far better than ND this year, game after game, game after game. Even that 10 point halftime tie ended up with a 40+ margin of victory, all within the second half. Holy smokes.
GO IRISH
Seems like everyone forgets it was a rivalry game..their rivals for a reason. 12-0 ND.
surprised clayton helton didn't get fired
close win hurt dame more they need more style points
I was at that game
Little did they know...
You honestly think Notre Dame could beat Bama, Clemson, Oklahoma, or Ohio State ? I don't see it happening . I pray the committee makes the right decision and puts the best teams in.
We probably won't beat Alabama but Clemson is very reasonable. They almost lost to Syracuse.
If ND even makes it too the championship, all I hope for is a more competitive game than 2012
Ohio State of course OSU couldn't beat Purdue. Notre Dame beat *Everyone* they played this year. I am a UGA fan by the way so I not biased.
ND is 22-3 over the last 25 games lol keep acting like they are so bad.
What makes you think that a Clemson team that struggled to beat Syracuse would win? How about an Oklahoma defense that couldn't stop your grandmother, or an OSU team that lost to Purdue? Yes, I honestly think ND, who has a tougher SOS than all those teams, more top ranked wins than all those teams, and a defense that plays better than all those teams, and held Syracuse to 3 points could beat those teams. Use logic, and not hatred. The salt is strong with you.
@@jalenkeown nice🍀
Im not sure if Notre dame will win the championship this year after this physical performance
Why does everyone hate ND? They play a decent schedule every year 12 FBS teams yes they threw in Ball State but still an FBS team. Compared to most SEC teams scheduling 2 to 3 FCS teams I mean who would've thought that Stanford, FSU, VT, USC would all have off years. You can hate on ND all you want, but they went 12-0 with an all FBS schedule.
Everyone hated Notre Dame because it's a Catholic University, and like many protestants they're just pissed that their made up churches are 1500 years to late. Oh yea and maybe because there's no Lutheran or Baptists or what ever make believe religion power house football school.
Number 3 struggled. Oof. ND what happened?
Was at the game and ND didn’t look like a top 4 teams so I’m glad our team didn’t lose too ugly. We didn’t play our butts off, we just showed up in the second half of the game and scored one TD an unusual act considering we usually lead at halftime and then completely vanishes after ... now Helton is staying for another season, sadly all teams will get a free W from us.
Gold Helmets....Oo Rah =)
Bama still gonna wreck em
Notre dame is my team and always will be however........After watching Alabama today Notre dame doesn’t want to play them. I’m being serious. Alabama is not a college team. They are pro players in disguise. I’ve never seen a team this good.
I could care less for ND let’s see them in the playoffs and see what they do
Notre dame thinks there so good they struggled against USC
Assuming the top 3 stay the same: 1. Alabama, 2. Clemson, 3. Notre Dame, and each #4 contender wins next week, who would deserve #4 the most? Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, or UCF?
If Oklahoma wins they will have averaged their only loss while Ohio State lost to a 6 and 6 team and UCF needs to play power 5 teams to even be considered
Honestly it doesn't matter which one of them is number 4 cause they would beat nd regardless.
If Georgia wins, they'd without a doubt be in, but if they lose and the other 3 win, I'm not so sure who I'd pick. I wouldn't be surprised if it were OSU because they have the strongest wins but also the worst loss out of all of them.
Notre Dame might be the most overrated team in the cfp era, they’ll get blown out in the playoff(I hope I’m wrong cause I’m tired of Bama/Clemson but I don’t think I am)
Wow!!! bamas ready for this f ed up team.. roll tide
I feel bad for Notre Dame fans. They have a good season and are convinced that their team is a playoff contender then they go on to get smoked in the playoffs. Next season they'll be saying that their schedule is tough and that they have better wins than everybody else and history repeats itself over and over again.
They almost lost to USC. Usc!!!!!!! Even if they did win it was by 3 points. Bama did not have this trouble nor Clemson
ND fans cannot win, I mean, ND goes 12-0 and are told they are a joke, are told they are the worst team in the playoffs, on and on the insults. So ND completes an undefeated season once again and then all the insults, as if it's the fault of the University of Notre Dame that they are in the playoffs, as if ND cheated or did something to tip the scales in their favor. Regardless that their schedule was no easier than Georgia, or Alabama, or Clemson, and perhaps more difficult than any of them. But are told, "no", ND does not deserve a spot. Really? I do not disagree that Oh State or Oklahoma or LSU would be as good a playoff contender as ND right now and yes there is a chance that ND will lose by a big margin in their first playoff game. But ya know what? Who cares ! Nothing will change the fact that ND went 12 and 0 while those who remain on the outside lost at least one game. We know, we know, many are furious that ND went undefeated and will say anything to stir up controversy. Here is some advice to you: Rather than stay angry and try as you might (and fail) to convince us that bama or georgia or clemson had a harder schedule, or that there are other teams that deserve the playoffs over ND, rather than do all of that and waste your breath, write to the people who are in charge of the playoffs and beg them to create an eight team playoff. Now, this might help you to be less angry and complain less, as you do each year due to your inability to accept the final result of a four team playoff. PS: Good Luck with that letter to the committee for an eight team playoff. But if you cannot help yourself and must complain on UA-cam, remember it's better to complain about the system and not the teams that make it in.
Yep youre right about ND fans bless their hearts ( thats southern for they're stupid) ROLL TIDE ROLL
National title will go to the OU or OSU should they get in
Im just here to see our new QB......
Just saying... ND is good this year... but watching this tells me that the other top dawgs would literally run them over.
Clemson is going to blow the hell out of ND
Zachary Fitz will Clemson swallow?
+Tanner Waltz lol!!!!!
Just keep hating while they keep winning and keep saying that they suck because the greatest football team ever assembled pro or college gave up 62