Man, this is such a tired take. We've been hearing this "soul of the game" stuff for years, and it's just an excuse for programs that can't keep up. The game evolves, and real fans adapt. Notre Dame coming to your place is still a huge game, and if you think it's hollow, that's a you problem. Maybe your program just doesn't generate the same excitement it used to. The Big Ten is stronger than ever, and adding national brands only raises the level for everyone. We'd love to have Notre Dame on our schedule every year, conference or not, because real competitors want to test themselves against the best. You're clinging to some romanticized past while the rest of us are building the future. The Border Battle is still there, but now you also get to prove yourself against new blood. If your rivalries only matter because they're old, maybe they weren't that strong to begin with. We're focused on winning championships in whatever format they come, not whining about how things used to be. This new landscape is about survival of the fittest, and we're built for it.