With the ACC Network launching in August, talks about how valuable the ESPN-run network actually will be for conference members are ongoing. And of course, while commissioner John Swofford was discussing the network at media days, Notre Dame — and how much the network would be worth with the Irish in the fold as well — came up.
Swofford was diplomatic, but also shot down any potential speculation they’d join in the future. That makes sense. After ND made the College Football Playoff this past season without a conference affiliation, I’d be shocked to see them join any time soon as well.