Even though Penn State head coach James Franklin wants to see every team in college football affiliated with a conference, Notre Dame continues to benefit from being an independent after a 27-24 victory over the Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
Front Office Sports noted the two teams that make the College Football Playoff Championship Game earn $20 million for their conference, but Notre Dame will get to keep the full amount for itself since it doesn't have any affiliation.
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