Indiana vs Notre Dame: The football rivalry that wasn’t takes center stage in CFP first round Posted Dec 18, 2024 Notre Dame has mostly rebuffed Indiana football's efforts to bring the teams together despite the schools being separated by less than 200 miles. Was it intentional? That's up for debate. Notre Dame had other priorities as it looked to build nationally focused schedules in support of its iconic brand while juggling a series of traditional rivalries. (Bloomington Herald Times)