Where Does Notre Dame Rank Amongst the Most Valuable Franchises in College Football?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish came within inches of securing their 12th National Championship and putting an end to a 37-year drought, but they would end up suffering their first defeat of the season, losing 34-23 to Ohio State Buckeyes in Atlanta. It was a humbling blow for Notre Dame, a team that, despite not playing in a Power 4 conference (or any conference for that matter), has nevertheless emerged as one of the most beloved and successful teams in college football.

In fact, according to The Athletic’s Matt Baker, Notre Dame are valued at a project price of $1.