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Notre Dame Football: The Price of Independence

We might finally know the tangible cost of Notre Dame Football’s continued independence. On Monday, CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd reported that Notre Dame is seeking a $75 million annual media rights contract with NBC.

Notre Dame targeting $75 million annual media rights payout in quest to remain independent. Big 12 would be used to enhance contract with NBC. https://t.co/Do0GY2YbwU https://t.co/zuourq7GJZ

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) July 18, 2022

At present, we know the current deal averages $15 million per year, but Notre Dame is actually earning $22 million annually because of how the contract is structured.