In a world of major change around conference realignment in college football, Notre Dame remains a fixed point of independence, and that’s something Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman wants to ensure into the future.

Notre Dame will keep independence for as long as possible, according to head coach Marcus Freeman, who only wishes to join a conference if the Fighting Irish are at a disadvantage

Freeman went on to acknowledge that Notre Dame hasn't ruled out joining a conference ever but left that possibility contingent on the program finding itself at serious enough disadvantage in its independence.