Over the past several weeks, conference alignment has been a dominant topic in college football. For the longest time, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been resistant to the idea of joining the SEC. As they’ve worked tirelessly to avoid being affiliated with football “super conference” status, it may be time for them to change their tune and join the SEC.

Currently an independent who has a TV contract with NBC that runs through 2025, the Fighting Irish may welcome the opportunity or even feel forced into joining the SEC at some point in the near future by athletic director Jack Swarbick. With all this in the fold for Notre Dame, let’s now discuss two reasons why they must join the lucrative conference sooner than later.

Reasons Notre Dame Fighting Irish must join the SEC

1) Notre Dame is seeking a stronger commitment from their broadcast partner

Once their current deal with NBC runs out in 2025, Notre Dame will have plenty of suitors and a ton of networks interested in airing their games throughout the season.