Notre Dame is apparently unfazed by the Big Ten’s reported desire to add a few more league members.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, potential changes in the Big Ten will not impact Notre Dame’s view on independence.
College football fans have been wondering if Notre Dame will join a conference for the past few years. For now, it doesn’t sound like the Fighting Irish are going anywhere.
Sources: Any potential changes in the Big Ten are not expected to impact Notre Dame’s view on independence.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 3, 2023
The Big Ten would obviously benefit from adding Notre Dame to its conference. The program has such rich history and would help the league increase its TV revenue.
Since it doesn’t sound like Notre Dame is on the table, the Big Ten will focus on the remaining teams in the Pac-12.
Oregon and Washington are apparently on the Big Ten’s radar. League commissioner Tony Petitti will explore the idea of adding those two schools.
Considering the Big Ten already secured a deal with USC and UCLA, fans should keep a close eye on this situation.