Overview
- During Friday’s First Take, Cam Newton said “Notre Dame hasn’t been relevant in years” and urged, “Bump Notre Dame.”
- Host Shae Cornette immediately countered by noting the Fighting Irish played in the national championship game one year ago.
- Newton doubled down and argued that, removing that season under Marcus Freeman, the program has lacked relevance for years.
- He also claimed Notre Dame receives preferential treatment from the College Football Playoff committee.
- The comments drew swift online criticism, with fans and observers defending Freeman and challenging Newton’s characterization.