Episode Details

College sports are in turmoil. For athletics departments across the country, the stakes are high, and the challenges are unprecedented. While many universities are scrambling to respond, the University of Notre Dame is staying true to its mission, providing an unmatched student-athlete experience that offers the best of both worlds: a world-class education paired with a championship culture.

In this episode of For Good, Pete Bevacqua, Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, discusses how coming back to lead Notre Dame Athletics was the fulfillment of a dream he didn’t know he had and how Notre Dame’s fierce independence will help the University successfully weather the chaos engulfing college sports.

00:00 - Meet Pete Bevacqua

12:37 - Transition from NBC Sports to Notre Dame

19:23 - Notre Dame Football

22:18 - The 4 For Forever Notre Dame Student-Athlete Experience

29:52 - Football Program Scheduling

32:53 - Outstanding Coach-Educators and Staff

36:32 - Why The Student-Athlete Journey Matters

38:46 - The Importance of Financial Resources

42:36 - A Hopeful Vision for the Future of College Athletics