Several college football athletic directors are considering removing Notre Dame from their schedules due to allegations of preferential treatment in the playoff selection process. According to a report by Sports Illustrated, the ADs are frustrated with what they perceive as undue favoritism toward the Fighting Irish. The controversy stems from Notre Dame's independent status, which allows them unique access to the playoff system without being a member of a conference. This has raised concerns among other teams and conferences who feel disadvantaged by the current setup. In response, discussions are underway to potentially exclude Notre Dame from future scheduling agreements, sparking a debate about fairness and equity in college football.