This is about money earned from TV viewership. Notre Dame is the college equivalent of the Dallas Cowboys. As a result of their widespread support, they get more recognition than their on-field performance warrants. Don't look into it any further than that.
I do think that College Football is better when Notre Dame is relevant, but that's the traditionalist in me...
I do think that College Football is better when Notre Dame is relevant, but that's the traditionalist in me...