Notre Dame is undoubtedly a top-eight team next year, but they earned the right be a top-four team.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish play their home games in a stadium that ranks as one of the most expensive to build. According to a list, the so-called House That Rockne Built is second behind Texas A&M's Kyle Field, which came in at $650.4 million. The list appears to be compiling total construction costs over the years and adjusting for inflation.

With the news of potential changes to the College Football Playoff format, it makes sense to think about some changes that would benefit Notre Dame and many other teams across the country.

The Big Ten and SEC are working to take full control over the future of the College Football Playoff, and it could have a ripple effect on the rest of

The Big Ten and SEC commissioners on Wednesday said they will push for something closer to “straight seeding” in the College Football Playoff next season.