Unless you’re a vampire who’s been alive for over a century, nobody else on Earth right now gives a **** about the politicking of Fielding Yost from back in the leather helmet days.
In 2026 and for at least the last 40 years before that, ND has simply done what was in their own best financial interest. For decades they’ve controlled their schedule and made top dollar through their own TV deal. It worked for them, so there was no pressure to do anything.
Could that change in the future? Maybe maybe not. However if they find themselves facing a major financial disparity or a lack of relevance related to scheduling, the actions of a dumb *** racist from 125+ years ago won’t stop them from joining The B1G. They’ll do what is in their best interest as they’ve always done.