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College football’s biggest questions are heating up before fall camp even starts: playoff format, NIL deals, and the eternal debate over Notre Dame’s independence. The Irish, who’ve thrived for a century as an independent by scheduling ten Power Four teams annually, are still refusing to join a conference—even as coaches like Bret Bielema claim conference membership simplifies scheduling. Notre Dame’s independence dates back to a 1920s snub by the Big Ten, which forced them to build a national brand by traveling across the country. Despite pressure and lucrative ACC matchups, the Irish remain stubbornly independent, proving their unique status isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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