Notre Dame’s home kickoff times announced
Notre Dame has announced its home game kickoff times, with Texas A&M and USC predictably slated for primetime NBC broadcasts. The NC State game, dubbed the “peacock” matchup, is set for 3:30 ET. Purdue, Boise State, and Syracuse will follow the classic afternoon NBC slots.
Surprisingly, the annual Navy clash on November 8th is also getting a primetime 7:30 ET slot, a significant change from Notre Dame’s usual home schedule, which rarely exceeds two night games.
Let’s explore a few potential reasons behind this adjustment to the Irish’s scheduling approach.
Notre Dame is getting with the modern times, literally
Notre Dame’s shift to a three-night game model likely stems from the electric atmosphere night games bring. The stadium buzzes with louder crowds and a vibrant energy absent in afternoon games, amplified by the new policy allowing alcohol sales, boosting both revenue and fan excitement.
Alternatively, this could reflect NBC’s scheduling strategy, prioritizing Big Ten games for daytime slots, freeing up primetime for Notre Dame. Though subtle, this change signals the ongoing modernization of Notre Dame Football under Marcus Freeman and Pete Bevacqua, aligning with broader trends in South Bend.
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