I hate to say that. But neither team has anything to gain really playing this game. They are both in the playoff right now. If Clemson loses, they are out. If Notre Dame loses reasonably they are probably still in.
we helped save ACC football and probably D-1 as we know it (kudos to both ACC and SEC ). ACC cares a wit if we make playoffs as the conference championship game and a NY6 for ND largely suffices $- wise for 2d playoff team. Let's face it- Clemson is the school that "brung ACC to the dance", not ND. ND must win or we are at the mercy of a conference (ACC) who will not lobby for us despite the current pretenses and a conference (SEC) who wants their 2d team in -TAMU. and will work for it.
In a time where money and exposure are at a premium it just makes sense. Plus, as much as the media and coaches make ND to be out to be the evil no conference program using the ACC, the ACC and ND are partners and the people that need to know that, know it.
Now if you’re into conspiracies, then you may think a couple flags thrown against ND might be a little questionable this weekend. Haha
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A win, and ND should be the #1 seed.
all roads to crown lead through the Tide.
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