Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn accuses ESPN of using Notre Dame as a pawn in college football playoff coverage. He claims the network intentionally stirred debate around Notre Dames independent status and bowl game opt-out, then unfairly criticized the school for not playing in an exhibition game. Quinn points to instances of ESPN commentators questioning Notre Dames lack of conference affiliation and using the program as a talking point in playoff discussions. He highlights the ACC Networks repeated airing of a Miami vs. Notre Dame game during championship week, further fueling the perception that Notre Dame was being used for content. Quinns frustration boils over when Notre Dame falls in the final rankings despite not playing, while Miami and Alabama, who lost their conference championship games, remain ahead. He believes ESPN was upset Notre Dame wasnt playing in a bowl game after weeks of the networks own commentators campaigning against the schools independence.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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