Summary
Notre Dame's athletic director, Pete Bevacqua, and the ACC commissioner, Jim Phillips, met to discuss their relationship after Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoffs in favor of Miami. This decision affected Notre Dame's ties with the ACC, as they play most sports in this conference, except for football and hockey. The meeting reportedly went well, suggesting that Notre Dame and the ACC will continue to work together.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame missed the final spot in the College Football Playoffs, which went to Miami.
- The ACC supported Miami, a conference member, over Notre Dame for the playoff spot.
- Notre Dame participates in the ACC for sports other than football and hockey.
- Notre Dame operates as an independent in football, playing many ACC teams.
- The meeting between Notre Dame and ACC leaders reportedly lasted two hours and was productive.
- Discussions aimed to maintain the partnership between Notre Dame and the ACC.
- Notre Dame had considered relationships with other conferences like the Big Ten or SEC.
