New on Sports Illustrated: SI Insider: Notre Dame Will Join ACC for the 2020 Season

SI Senior Writer Pat Forde breaks down why its big news for Notre Dame Football to join the ACC, even for one season.

With the coronavirus pandemic shaking up college schedules, the famously and historically independent Notre Dame football team will participate in ACC football for the 2020 season. 

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