Due to the impending breakup of the Big East as we know it, Notre Dame will join the ACC earlier than initially expected.
The Irish reached an agreement with the Big East that will allow them to join the league in every sport but hockey and football July 1, the school announced in a statement Tuesday.
"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 athletic director Jack Swarbrick said. "This agreement realizes that intention and we are very grateful to the members of the Big East and Commissioner Mike Aresco for helping to facilitate this orderly and timely transition."
