It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for Notre Dame fans over the past month.
The Fighting Irish made history by hosting their first-ever College Football Playoff first-round game at home, securing a dominant win over Indiana.
From there, they powered through the Sugar Bowl against Georgia and triumphed over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
However, their championship aspirations fell just short in the National Championship game, where they were defeated by Ohio State.
Despite finishing with an impressive 14-2 record in the first season of the expanded 12-team playoff, the loss left some die-hard supporters hungry for more.
One loyal Notre Dame fan who is seeking to do his part to help the program is none other than the biggest comedian on the planet right now, Shane Gillis.
Determined to help the Irish get over the hump and win the national title, Gillis didn’t hesitate to put his money where his mouth is.
“I was looking at the confetti, watching Ohio State and just sitting there, I called my agent immediately, was like ‘Let’s book a show and give all the money to Notre Dame,'” Gillis revealed on the Nate and Shane’s Secret Podcast.
Known for his sharp wit, it’s unclear whether Gillis was entirely serious about the pledge, especially given his follow-up remark: “I woke up the next day and was like, f*ck that’s a lot of money.”
His comments, whether joking or not, quickly gained traction among fans and media.
But the story took an even more intriguing turn when rock legend and longtime Notre Dame supporter Jon Bon Jovi chimed in: “I’m in …. Go Irish,” the rocker stated on social media.
Bon Jovi’s connection to Notre Dame runs deep.
Last year, he collaborated with the football program on a special vinyl edition of his album Forever.
He also attended the Irish’s game against Florida State this past season, and his son, Jesse Bongiovi, previously played for the program.
For Fighting Irish supporters, this kind of backing could be game-changing, especially if others get on-board.
With college football’s landscape evolving and NIL opportunities playing a MAJOR role in recruiting, high-profile donors can provide a major boost.
With figures like Gillis and Bon Jovi throwing their support behind the program, Notre Dame might be positioning itself to attract top-tier talent – and perhaps end its national title drought that dates back to 1988.
What are your thoughts on the situation? … Do you think Gillis and Bon Jovi will help the Irish finally get over the hump???
