Notre Dame will join the ACC in most sports for the 2013-2014 season, effective July 1.
The Fighting Irish will remain independent in football but will play five games per season against ACC opponents beginning in 2014.
“Our conference, schools and fans are delighted that Notre Dame will join the ACC on July 1, 2013,” ACC Commissioner John Swofford said in an official statement. “The addition of Notre Dame, Pitt and Syracuse, followed by Louisville in 2014, positions us extremely well with an outstanding collection of 15 member institutions.
“From a basketball perspective, the level of competition will be second to none. As we look towards the future, there’s no denying that ACC Basketball will continue to set even higher standards of excitement and excellence. The competition will be brutal, which is a great thing for our league and fans.”
Notre Dame announced its departure from the Big East in September after belonging to the conference in most sports since 1995. The recent departure of the Catholic Seven from the conference, also effective July 1, created an opportunity for Notre Dame to expedite its move to the ACC.
“From the time of our decision to join the ACC we have stressed our commitment to ensuring that our departure was achieved in a collegial manner,” Notre Dame vice president and director of athletics Jack Swarbrick said in an official statement.
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