Clemson's Smart Move: New Scheduling Deal With Notre Dame Brings Major Advantage

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Clemson Tigers are anticipated to soon confirm an arrangement that will guarantee their annual matchups from now until the end of the 2038 season. according to multiple reports.

The Fighting Irish and the Tigers have faced each other occasionally throughout the past ten years due to Notre Dame’s arrangement with the ACC, mandating they must compete against at least five league teams every season. However, this particular match won’t be included in the tally of those five mandatory contests for Notre Dame versus ACC opponents. Furthermore, the pact will stay intact irrespective of whether Clemson changes conferences amid potential reshuffling scenarios.

This arrangement benefits both sides. For Notre Dame, this high-profile game bolsters their tough lineup since they operate independently, much like any top-tier match would strengthen a conference team. Conversely, Clemson stands to gain substantially from this deal. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has initiated a fresh phase in how revenues will be shared—a change aimed at lure Florida State and Clemson To stay in the league and withdraw their legal actions against the conference concerning the grant of rights. Part of the revised revenue-sharing plan, which favors Clemson, depends on TV ratings. One effective method to enhance these ratings would be to include a nationally recognized team like Notre Dame in the non-conference lineup.

The schools previously faced each other in 2023 at Death Valley, with the Tigers emerging victorious with a score of 31-23. This new arrangement will kick off properly during the 2027 football season.

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