Is Notre Dame afraid of the Big Ten?

Is Notre Dame afraid of the Big Ten?

There are several reasons. As a private school, Notre Dame’s administration may be hesitant to be officially aligned with institutions that may not share its core values. In addition, the question of whether Notre Dame would make more money in a conference or as an independent is always an issue.

But could there be more? Could it be the Notre Dame administration is fearful the Irish would not be a strong competitor in the Big Ten race?

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