It's not financially sensible

And geographically, I think that depends on the context. Sports, yes, it's better than the ACC all around, but it's still less optimal than staying independent, which is better both financially and geographically for ND.

The only way joining the B1G makes sense is if we don't have a choice, and it's a choice between the ACC and the B1G. Then, we should go to the B1G.

Otherwise, Independence is much much better than both the B1G and the ACC.

Wasn't some part of the ACC agreement..

that for the next 25 years we have to join the ACC if we decide to go full time in a conference for football. I'm sure there is always a way out but there is likely some financial penalty.

Mr. UW believes we will ultimately not have a choice,

that was a big part of his point. Join and get on with it.

When the playoff expands...

They’ll never have to join for football.

I'm afraid expansion may make it harder for ND

to get in the playoffs. Right now there are 4 at-large spots. When they go to 8 teams, you are you going to have the champions of the power 5 conferences, the best non-power 5 conference winner, and 2 at-large spots. Fewer open slots for ND to take.

They'll have every conference spoken for....

and 3 open spots. That's a great scenario.