You’re likely pretty aware that the new 12-team College Football Playoff format begins this year, and that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a chance to host a first-round game inside Notre Dame Stadium should they garner a #8 seed or better (but not better than #5 of course). ESPN has those playoff rights, so for the first time since 1990, a broadcaster other than NBC will be able to televise an Irish home game.
Further driving that home was ESPN’s announcement today of an extension of their media rights with the CFP through 2031-2032.
As just a quick thought.