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Why striking up an annual rivalry with Clemson is good for Notre Dame (and college) football

IMG_9992by:Tyler Horka05/06/25

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NCAA Football: Clemson at Notre Dame
Nov 5, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Clemson Tigers leave the field as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and fans celebrate after Notre Dame defeated Clemson at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame and Clemson are going to play each other every year for 12 years in a row. That's good news for the schools and CFB in general. Here's why.