New CFP Format Favors Notre Dame, Independence is more secure than ever, Notre Dame Basketball hires new GM

The College Football Playoff is making a huge change moving to a straight seeding format in 2025, meaning Notre Dame can finally earn a first-round bye. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how this shift is good for college football as a whole and strengthens Notre Dame’s case for independence, why it matters in the long run, and what it says about the program’s power in college football. Plus, former NBA exec and Irish alum Pat Garrity is returning to South Bend in a brand-new GM role. What does this mean for Notre Dame basketball’s future?