With the Notre Dame football team ranked #4 in the AP and #5 in the USA Today polls, Irish fans are paying big money for tickets, hotel rooms, and even parking due to short supply and strong demand.
For this weekend's Penn State game:
- Hampton Inn regular rate $129 night, $400 night with three-night minimum
- Comfort Suites regular rate $109, $245 with two-night minimum
- $59 each for tickets at face value, sold for $1,600 each on eBay
- One parking pass sold for $500 on eBay
For the University of Michigan game on September 16, the South Bend Marriott raised its rate for a double room from $149 per night to $649.
WSJ story at SouthBendTribune.com
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