Three years ago, Tim Brando predicted ND would join the ACC in full in three years.
Brando is right, however, in that independence is increasingly a financial disincentive. Each B10 member got $51M this year from the conference's media rights deal. Our deal w/ NBC is widely reported to be worth $15M/yr. Oh, and this fall the ACC Network launches, which will make ACC membership that much more lucrative.
While I don't see the end to our football independence any time soon, NEVER doubt the lust for money amongst the ND admin.
Link: Brando