A 12th regular-season opponent has yet to be announced for 2025, but AD Pete Bevacqua expressed confidence that puzzle would be resolved to Notre Dame’s satisfaction.

A 12th regular-season opponent remains to be scheduled for Notre Dame football in 2025. A trip to Stanford would make the most sense.

The College Football Playoff board of managers met Sunday to discuss potential changes to the 12-team tournament’s format.  According to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dell

The leadership of the College Football Playoff met in Atlanta on Sunday one day ahead of the national championship game. The College Football Playoff's board of managers, which consists of 10 FBS conference commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua,

Any adjustments to the College Football Playoff for next season, including a potential tweak to byes, would have to take place later this year.

The first 12-team College Football Playoff was a success, but power school athletic directors are mulling format tweaks.

As Notre Dame prepares to compete for the national title in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff ... good spot now," athletic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Friday.

Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

The 12-team College Football Playoff has been a success in its first year in action but some people want part of the format to change. A dozen teams in the field is good but some fans and media members want the "conference championship bye" eliminated.

No matter what happens with Notre Dame’s magical College Football Playoff run ... in place now,” Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua told USA TODAY Sports late Thursday night outside ...