With the recent conclusion of a wildly successful Notre Dame football season and the ongoing dominance of the highly ranked women’s basketball team, Notre Dame Athletics is in the midst of a historic year—which is saying something for an athletics program as tradition-rich and accomplished as that of the Fighting Irish.

In this episode of For Good, Pete Bevacqua, the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, shares how Notre Dame continues to reassert its relevance, its importance, and its independence within the world of collegiate athletics, even as seismic changes threaten to alter and disrupt the sports landscape.

Join us as Pete discusses how Notre Dame is navigating the evolving world of NIL and the transfer portal, ensuring that student-athletes thrive both on and off the field, and preparing for the future of college sports—all while staying true to the mission and values that set Notre Dame apart.

00:00 - Welcome Back, Pete Bevacqua

1:14 - 2024 Football Season and the Bright Future of the Program

6:28 - Unique Student-Athlete Experience

9:56 - Upcoming House Settlement: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

23:40 - Changing Landscape of Competitive Sports

27:16 - Transfer Portal and Recruitment

30:12 - A Message to the Notre Dame Family

32:22 - Women’s Basketball Success

34:42 - Update on the Swimming and Diving Program

37:22 - Upcoming Lacrosse Season