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Big Ten's Quiet War Against Notre Dame
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Could the Big Ten conference be influencing Notre Dame scheduling without a formal invite? We analyze the potential strategy here.
This breakdown is for college football fans interested in the behind-the-scenes mechanics of conference realignment. We examine the speculation surrounding how the Big Ten conference might be putting pressure on Notre Dame football, specifically focusing on the role of commissioner Tony Petitti.
We discuss whether a public boycott memo is a realistic scenario or merely a conspiracy theory. By looking at the current landscape of Big Ten expansion, you will understand the subtle ways conferences exert leverage on independent programs. Whether or not you agree with the theory, the implications for future scheduling are significant.
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6:12 How Playoff Expansion Changes Everything
8:43 Why Indiana Dropped the Irish
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