That's right, no Golden Dome but still plenty of Notre Dame amenities, which translates into major television coverage (that means national broadcast,) huge ticket sales, and plenty of alumni tailgates and private parties.
The operative word here is "home" because the Terps don't have to give up any dates at Byrd to accommodate this crowd pleaser. As part of the outreach to their international constituency (you find Notre Dame fans in every parish) Notre Dame is scheduling an occasional "home" game in places other than South Bend to minister the faithful. Think of it as a pilgrimage, or crusade of sorts. Like missionaries to the far flung flock.
(I've seen this phenomenon at M&T, so I know of which I speak. Even a few Mids were moving their lips to the famous fight song. After countless viewings of Knute Rockne-All American and Rudy, I can relate.)
However you look at this, it means big bucks for Maryland, as this will be a tourist attraction as well as national sporting event. FedEx holds more than 90,000 and it will certainly be a sell-out.
So congratulations to FedEx, the Terps, and the Irish for putting together this deal that is certain to be a hot ticket next year. And remember, you can also see the Terps battle Navy at M&T on Labor Day this year. Consider that a home game for all concerned.
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