🔗 Share this article Big 12 Conference Chief Calls Notre Dame Comments After CFP Omission as ‘Completely Out of Bounds’ At a notable statement, Big 12 chief stated that Notre Dame's AD, Pete Bevacqua, was “entirely out of bounds” for his comments about the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Root of the Tension Notre Dame maintains a gridiron scheduling agreement with the ACC and is a participating member in other sports. Bevacqua has contended that the ACC actively damaged Notre Dame’s opportunities to enter the College Football Playoff, instead pushing for the spot of the University of Miami. “They does wonderful things for Notre Dame, but we provide tremendous football value to the ACC, and we couldn't comprehend why you would go out of your way to try to damage us in this selection,” Bevacqua said. Miami eventually earned the CFP invitation over Notre Dame, primarily due to securing the direct meeting between the two programs. Notre Dame's AD additionally stated that the ACC ran a coordinated social media push over several weeks indicating its support for Miami. A Strong Response Subsequently on Tuesday, Yormark responded to the comments at the Sports Business Journal’s Intercollegiate Athletics Forum. “I think his actions has been unacceptable,” Yormark said. “He is totally out of bounds in his method and if he was in the room, I’d say to him the same thing.” The criticism is especially notable given Bevacqua’s prominent standing. He sits on the College Football Playoff Management Committee with the ten FBS conference commissioners, advocating for the concerns of football independent Notre Dame. Past Support and Future Rumors The commissioner also pointed out the lifeline the ACC provided Notre Dame in the Covid-affected 2020 season, providing the Irish a full ACC schedule and a place in its championship game. “His behavior has been unacceptable,” he said again. “It’s been unacceptable going after Jim Phillips, when they helped Notre Dame during Covid...” Talk had circulated about Notre Dame potentially leaving the ACC and aligning with the Big 12. Yet, Yormark's public reprimand on Tuesday seem to make such a partnership less likely in the immediate future. Notre Dame, who made the CFP championship game last season, have indicated they are declining a bowl game after missing out this year.