NOTRE DAME, Ind. — In light of a recent investigation at the University of Notre Dame, the college is suspending its men's swimming program for a minimum of one academic year after it was revealed that a widespread gambling issue violated NCAA rules.
According to sources for Sports Illustrated, the men's swim team was informed of the situation on Thursday afternoon, following the belief that the majority of the 2024-2025 team placed bets. Per those sources, the immediacy of the announcement will allow teammates—including incoming freshmen—to transfer schools before classes start at Notre Dame on Aug. 27.
Neither the women's swim team, nor the men and women's diving teams, were affected by the suspension. In fact, Chris Lindauer, the head coach of ND men's swimming, was not disciplined either. Reviews found that "[he and his] staff [were] not aware of gambling or the scope and extent of other troubling behaviors because team members effectively concealed such behaviors from the coaches and staff through concerted efforts.”
Pete Bevacqua, the University of Notre Dame's Vice President and the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, wrote in a statement "While individual conduct varied, the overwhelming cultural dynamic on the team necessitates a full suspension".
He later added "As stated at the launch of the review, we take seriously our obligation to foster a community of student-athletes who not only compete and perform at the highest level academically and athletically, but whose conduct reflects the University’s values."
Bevacqua's full statement is available here.