Could Notre Dame jump from independent to ACC long term?

Posted Dec 18, 2020
What would happen if (gasp!) Notre Dame ever joined a conference? John Swofford isn't holding his breath for a permanent Notre Dame-ACC marriage, though he did point out that if the university decides to join a conference any time between now and 2036, the contract states it would move into the ACC. And it doesn't hurt that both sides benefited this season. (ESPN.com)

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