What will happen with Notre Dame’s TV contract and will the Fighting Irish be able to remain independent with it?
The question has been asked and it appears we have an answer.
According to longtime college football reporter Brett McMurphy, Notre Dame and NBC have agreed to a deal through the year 2029. McMurphy announced the news on social media on Saturday afternoon which you can see below.
Notre Dame & NBC agree to extension thru 2029 season, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. NBC will continue to television Fighting Irish home games. Notre Dame's current deal w/NBC was set to end after 2024 season
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 18, 2023
This news comes as Pete Bevacqua is set to take the reins as Notre Dame’s athletic director from Jack Swarbrick. Bevacqua is a former Notre Dame football walk-on (punter) and comes back to campus after spending significant time working at NBC.
Fighting Irish Wire will have plenty more on this story as it continues to develop…