Agreed. The Big 12 is still in good shape, but we're no longer in a position with leverage.If we would have stolen FSU and Clemson in the summer, no way ND joins the ACC. ND wasn't going to stay in the Big East either. They hate the B1G.
I think not expanding was short sighted.
Bowlsby was probably counting on ND joining so he could then pursue FSU and Clemson as full members.
I wonder if the Champions Bowl 12-team stipulation will force us to add Louisville and Cincy now.