Report: Several Notre Dame programs could be facing budget cuts
Notre Dame is reportedly preparing for significant budget cuts affecting several of its sports programs. A recent podcast indicated that 17 programs could see reductions in funding, particularly impacting scholarships. The football program's rising costs are cited as a primary reason for these potential cuts.
- ▪Seventeen Notre Dame sports programs are at risk of budget cuts.
- ▪The baseball program may face a reduction in scholarships to just over 10.
- ▪Only nine programs, including football and basketball, would be exempt from cuts.
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