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The recent announcement of the University of Miami and Notre Dame gaining AAU (Association of American Universities) status is discussed in-depth in this video. AAU membership is a rigorous selection process based on high academic standards, and the video explores the potential implications for Notre Dame and Miami, such as affiliating with more high-level research universities and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other academic giants. The hosts compare the academic standings, research output, and athletic successes of both universities with other schools in the Big 10 and other conferences. They discuss the financial benefits of being in a conference and speculate on potential future conference affiliations for both universities. Finally, they consider the advantages and disadvantages of Notre Dame remaining independent in football.

00:00:00 In this section, Tony Altamar, a college football consultant and strategist, discusses the significance of the University of Miami and Notre Dame gaining AAU status, which involves a rigorous selection process for high academic standards. Altamar mentions that while the distinction is exciting for these universities, there are other schools that may also deserve to be on the list or be ranked higher. The conversation also touches on the possible implications for these football powerhouses joining the Big Ten. Football drives the interest in college sports, but AAU status is crucial for universities that prioritize higher learning.
00:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the recent announcement that the University of Miami and Notre Dame have been granted AAU (Association of American Universities) status. The AAU includes prestigious research universities that support higher education, scientific research, and innovation. Currently, only three schools in the combined Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences do not have AAU status. The speaker notes that the voting blocks that led to AAU status are evident in the boards, with two University of California seats and USC, along with Illinois and Kansas, amongst the key players. The speaker then goes on to compare the academic, athletic, and football attributes of Notre Dame and Miami to other blue blood universities, which are all considered to be exceptional schools.
00:10:00 In this section, a chart comparing sports success and academic rank is presented, with schools in the upper right being the best. The speaker explains that Notre Dame and Miami are both elite private schools and outstanding in sports, placing Notre Dame between Virginia and Ohio State, and Miami in between Rutgers and Minnesota, according to the chart. With today's announcement of the two universities being granted AAU status, the speaker emphasizes the value of this recognition, noting that these schools are now officially among the best of the best. Additionally, the chart comparing AAU members across conferences is presented, showing that the Big Ten and ACC have the most AAU members, with the American conference now having over a fifth, placing them as the fifth academic power conference.
00:15:00 In this section, the deep dive into the importance of AAU status and academic conferences is explored. With federal research making up the majority of academic funding for universities, and with the Big Ten accounting for 21 of all federal research in the United States, there is significant funding to be gained through affiliation with other research universities. The Stanford Graduate School of Education found that schools that realigned to a conference improved their academic peer assessment score by three percent per year on average towards the mean of the conference. This is because by affiliating oneself with well-regarded research universities in a particular conference, schools can stand shoulder-to-shoulder and be perceived as giants of academia. Nebraska was discussed as a school that was formerly affiliated with the AAU, but due to drama with their resignation from the association, it is unlikely they will be reinstated in the future.
00:20:00 In this section, the video discusses the academic success of various universities and their rankings, looking at Ivy League schools and AAU members. It's surprising to note that some AAU members, like Brandeis and Carnegie Mellon, are not far behind academically compared to nearly 30% of Power Five schools in terms of research output and quality. The video uses a chart that shows Miami and Notre Dame are the two highest-ranked ACC members after standardizing their rankings for AAU and FBS. Miami ranked 49th and Notre Dame ranked 40th, showing why they were good choices for AAU status.
00:25:00 In this section, the video discusses the recent news that Miami and Notre Dame have obtained AAU status along with an analysis of the factors that may have influenced the decision. While the channel acknowledges that all universities in question are well qualified, they speculate on the implications of Miami and Notre Dame's interest in joining the AAU from a Big Ten standpoint. They also mention Arizona State's recent AAU membership and new med school which they believe may have major realignment implications. The video ends with a comparison chart of the Voice of College Football's R1 universities, noting that Miami and Notre Dame are now part of this category.
00:30:00 In this section, the hosts discuss the academic standings of Miami and Notre Dame, both of which are small schools within the college football community. Notre Dame, with an impressive 15% admissions rate, is the smallest school with an undergraduate population of almost 70. The two schools have remarkable rankings in their respective fields, with Notre Dame rated 18th and Miami 55th by U.S News. The most significant change is that both schools now hold AAU status, which means they're the benchmark against which every other non-AAU school will be measured. Notre Dame has a massive endowment of $18 billion, allowing the university to fundraise like crazy, with donations in the hundreds of millions. Additionally, the school holds the best and highest graduation rate of all other schools in the voice of college football world.
00:35:00 In this section, the YouTubers discuss the academic and research rankings of Miami and Notre Dame, as well as their admissions rates and faculty numbers. They note that both schools excel academically and are well above any school in the Big 12, with Notre Dame ranking second only to Northwestern or third only to Northwestern and Johns Hopkins. However, it is also questioned why they received AAU status over other, similarly qualified schools such as North Carolina State and Virginia Tech. Additionally, they discuss the financial benefits of being in the Big Ten conference and note that the conference has been trying to get Notre Dame to join for decades. Lastly, they take a look at the athletics departments of both schools, noting that there are no institutional objections to Notre Dame or Miami joining the Big Ten or any other conference.
00:40:00 In this section, the video discusses the athletic success and budgets of Notre Dame and Miami, two strong athletic departments that have recently been granted AAU status. Notre Dame boasts 13 national championships across football, basketball, and baseball, while Miami has nine. Both universities have mediocre records when it comes to overall national championships and Olympic medals. Notre Dame has a larger athletic department with 24 sports teams and a budget of $170 million, while Miami has 15 teams and a budget of $148 million. In terms of walk-on value, Notre Dame benefits around $49 million, while Miami benefits only about $19 million. Notre Dame has an estimated football profitability of $122 million, making them equivalent to Michigan and Ohio State. On the other hand, Miami only has a football profitability of $50-$53 million, making them one of the lowest in the Big 10.
00:45:00 In this section, the speakers discuss whether Notre Dame's decision to remain independent in football is based on tangible benefits or simply a desire to maintain their unique identity. One speaker refers to a history of animosity between Notre Dame and Michigan, with Michigan's former coach, Fielding Yoast, showing disdain for Notre Dame and even blocking their entry into the Big Ten. While Notre Dame may have originally wanted to join the Big Ten, they may have come to believe that Independence was the best option. Another speaker notes that Notre Dame's independence may have been a product of the school feeling forced into that position and it wasn't necessarily a choice that they made for themselves.
00:50:00 In this section of the video, the speakers discuss Notre Dame and Miami's affiliation with the Big Ten and ACC, respectively. They mention Notre Dame's membership in the Big Ten for hockey, which could potentially lead to a more significant affiliation in the future. The speakers also talk about the profitability of Notre Dame and Miami's athletic departments, with Notre Dame being one of the top three most profitable schools in the country. They note that the profitability calculations are based on estimates and are not perfect, but they use them to determine the cash flow and revenue generated from football and men's basketball.
00:55:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the Big Ten money and whether Notre Dame requires it. Notre Dame is already outperforming most Big Ten teams, which renders the conference money unnecessary. However, there is a "luxury tax" for participating in a conference, so getting a big check wouldn't be awful. Similarly, other schools in other conferences are questioning if they should receive more revenue based on their contribution to the conference. Furthermore, the revenue sharing model for conferences is a mix of equal distribution and what the team earns financially. Finally, the new playoff is expected to generate 10-15 million dollars per school.

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The video discusses the recent AAU status awarded to both Miami and Notre Dame, which is a significant achievement for both schools and a potential step towards their entry into the Big Ten conference. There is also discussion about the criteria for adding institutions to the Big Ten, with emphasis on evaluating worthiness and integrating into the conference culture. The hosts analyze the football pedigrees of both Miami and Notre Dame and rankings of various universities in terms of their history, pedigree, and achievements. The speakers also touch on the impact of media contracts on conference affiliations and expansion, and future content ideas for college football.

01:00:00 In this section, the conversation centers around the possibility that conferences like the Big Ten may offer more money to schools as a way to incentivize making it into the new playoffs. The discussion then moves to recruiting expenses and how both Notre Dame and Miami are among the top spending institutions. The hosts then touch upon the topic of what makes an institution worthy of being part of a conference like the Big Ten and discuss how the Big Ten view themselves as different from other conferences and require consistent academic excellence and integration into their culture. The hosts also mention Stanford and USC and the dichotomy between their academic reputation and their athletic performance.
01:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the criteria for adding institutions to the Big Ten conference. The first step is determining if the institution is worthy. The second step is evaluating if athletics are desirable enough to be added, and the third step is whether or not the networks are willing to pay for them. The speaker notes that although Big Ten presidents have been told that they are not interested in dilutive ads, there is a question of whether institutions such as Stanford and Cal, despite their undeniable worthiness, bring in enough dollar value to make it worth adding them. Additionally, the networks have reportedly said that these schools are not worth the money.
01:10:00 In this section, the conversation revolves around whether or not Cal and other schools can grow into their conference's shoes. The hosts use Utah as an example of a school that grew into its new conference and is now successful, but wonder if Cal will do the same for the Big Ten. They discuss how Cal has invested a lot of money into their football program but has not seen success. The hosts also mention that Notre Dame and Miami have elite football pedigrees, with both schools having a history of winning national championships, producing Heisman Trophy winners, and modern playoff appearances. They argue that Notre Dame and Miami are worthy of joining the Big Ten in football.
01:15:00 In this section, the video delves into the rankings of Miami and Notre Dame in terms of their history, pedigree, and achievements. Kyle Umang, a Texas analyst, ranks Notre Dame as the third-best program and Miami as 13th, while Winsipedia places Notre Dame at number five and Miami at 18. Notre Dame boasts 13 national championships, seven Heisman trophies, and 107 consensus All-Americans, while Miami has five national championships and two Heisman trophies. Notre Dame also has a higher TV viewership and fan base size than Miami. Despite this, both schools have great football budgets and profits. The video also highlights West Virginia as the winningest program to have never won a national championship, and the consolidation of national championships from 1950 to the present is discussed.
01:20:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the number of national championships won by various conferences and universities in college football since 1985. They analyze a chart that shows the SEC leading with 50 championships, followed by the Big Ten with 20 and Notre Dame with 13. They also discuss the impact of media contracts on conference affiliations and expansion. They conclude that while expansion may provide more opportunities for conferences like the Big 12, it will also make it more difficult for them to advance through the playoffs to win a national title. They note that there may be a rare occasion when a lower-ranked team beats a top team in a single elimination format of the playoffs, but in general, they don't believe the Big 12 is in a position to win a national title anytime soon.
01:25:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the AAU status recently awarded to Miami and Notre Dame, as well as other universities. While some believe that Oklahoma and Texas leaving the Big 12 will have a drastic impact on the conference's relevancy, others argue that it has faced a relevancy crisis for some time. The speakers also touch on the recent change in mascot for George Washington University, who is now the "Revolutionaries." Overall, the speakers congratulate all the universities who achieved AAU status and see it as a significant achievement.
01:30:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the term "research" and how it is mostly science-related and encompasses many fields such as social science, economics, business, meteorology, ocean science, and neurological studies. They also mention that the big money is in the healthcare research, and med schools are crucial in this regard as they do a lot of Federal research. The speakers also touch upon the fact that the Big Ten conference is expanding, with Notre Dame and Miami now eligible for membership due to their recent success. Additionally, they mention the Big Ten's shift towards becoming a 16-member conference and producing videos examining how Notre Dame and Miami will fare against Big Ten teams.
01:35:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the plans for future content on college football, including reviewing every season in the history of college football to challenge national championships and the overall championship race. They also mention upcoming watch parties that will involve debates on previous games, including the 1997 Nebraska Michigan game and the 2016 Ohio State Michigan game. The speaker also plans to rank the top 25 quarterbacks in college football and preview schedules for the upcoming season. Finally, they acknowledge Super chats and express their appreciation for the viewers' support.
01:40:00 In this section, the discussion is about Miami and Notre Dame getting AAU status. Falconer TRX thanks Miami for getting accepted to the AAU, and there is talk about how Miami is known for its hot women. Additionally, the conversation turns to speculation about Miami and Notre Dame potentially joining the Big Ten and how that might affect NIL and other factors. The discussion also includes some little-known facts, such as BYU winning a national championship in 1984 and Stanford and Kyle having to spend a certain amount of money on football to join the Big Ten. The possibility of a bracket in the new playoff and what it might be called is also discussed.
01:45:00 In this section, the video discusses the recent news that both the University of Miami and the University of Notre Dame have been granted AAU (Association of American Universities) status. This move is significant as it is a big step towards their potential entry into the Big Ten conference, which would be a major shift for both schools and college football as a whole. The hosts speculate on what this could mean for the landscape of collegiate athletics and how this could impact other conferences and programs in the future.