Notre Dame football is back in the game and it's not just about touchdowns anymore with competition heating up the Fighting Irish are shelling out seven figure sums to attract top talent this isn't just about winning it's about building a Powerhouse program that can compete with the Giants of college football from lavish facilities to lucrative nil deals notra Dame is investing heavily to ensure they stay relevant it's a bold move but in this era of college sports it's a necessary one the stakes are high and the return on investment could redefine their legacy