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Why the Big Ten’s Next Expansion Move Starts With Notre Dame

College football realignment isn’t about hype — it’s about structure, power, and long-term stability. In this video, we break down why the Big Ten’s smartest expansion move begins with Notre Dame — not a rushed move into the South, not a conference-breaking land grab, and not an expansion that creates scheduling chaos. We cover: Why Notre Dame has always aligned with the Big Ten in values, geography, and culture The growing strain between Notre Dame and the ACC How independence limits Notre Dame’s playoff ceiling Why the Big Ten can’t add Notre Dame alone without creating structural problems The importance of restoring a missing rivalry within the conference footprint The real financial and contractual obstacles behind expansion A clean 5-pod Big Ten scheduling model that actually works Why southern expansion is a post-2036 conversation, not a short-term fix How conference power is shifting — without chasing the SEC This is a cold-climate, Big Ten–centric breakdown of where college football is heading next — without hot takes, fan bias, or noise. 00:15 – The Big Ten’s Next Move 00:59 – Notre Dame Comes Home 01:47 – Academics & Alumni Power 02:32 – The ACC Rift 03:11 – The Cost of Independence 03:36 – Why Notre Dame Can’t Come Alone 04:01 – The Missing Rival Problem 04:29 – The Reveal 04:52 – Buyouts & Reality 05:12 – Pods, Scheduling & the Title Game 06:15 – Southern Expansion: Not Yet 06:37 – Power Is Shifting 06:51 – What Happens Next?