Summary
Notre Dame decided not to play against BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and it will not face any penalties for this choice. Despite not being part of a conference that could impose fines, the school's actions have caused some tension with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Key Facts
- Notre Dame chose not to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against BYU.
- The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee did not include Notre Dame in its final bracket.
- Notre Dame's athletic director, Pete Bevacqua, criticized the ACC for damaging their relationship.
- Notre Dame is not fined for skipping the bowl game because it is not a full ACC member.
- Other schools like Iowa State and Kansas State were fined for similar decisions due to their conference ties.
- Notre Dame benefits from not being in a conference during the bowl season but faces challenges in the CFP rankings.
