Tradition-rich Notre Dame has advised other bowls that a date with the University of Hawai'i football team in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl is its preferred postseason destination.
In addition Fighting Irish players, asked to weigh in on their preference, have said the Dec. 24th Hawai'i Bowl is their choice of the five available at-large games, people familiar with the process said.
Barring an 11th hour complication, the deal could be announced with NCAA approval tonight or Monday morning.