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If we are going to renege, let's shoot for USC. by Piertravlr

That is a better rivalry.

USC, Stanford and Arkansas had a "commitment" to ND this year, but none of those games are going forward for obvious reasons. All schedules were put in the trash can by Covid, including Navy's. So what Coach N knew or didn't know about how ND's schedule was going to shake out is irrelevant. I am guessing the ACC restriction is health based. If that is their concern, I doubt they will view lifting the restriction in the collective best interests.

If Clemson can live without South Carolina, and Florida State without Florida, ND-Navy is unlikely to be considered a must have. The reason that the ACC admitted ND on a one year basis is due to the OOC game cancellations you mentioned. Those cancellations were a known issue when the OOC restriction we are discussing was put in place.

Also, from a health standpoint, ND should travel as little as possible and have that non-conference game at home. If that is the case, for financial reasons, it will need to be against an opponent who doesn't get a return date.