Freeman went on to acknowledge that Notre Dame hasn't ruled out joining a conference ever but left that possibility contingent on the program finding itself at serious enough disadvantage in its independence.

Marcus Freeman Makes Feelings Clear About USC-Notre Dame Rivalry Amid Ongoing Debate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The future of one of college football's most storied rivalries is up in the air.

As of now, this will be the final season on the schedule that has USC vs. Notre Dame, a rivalry that goes back nearly a century between the Trojans and Fighting Irish. Still, Marcus Freeman continues to emphasize his want to continue to play it against one another.