The Big Ten does not need to expand. Reaching all the way to Florida isn't necessary as long as they can recruit top athletes to places like West Lafayette and Bloomington. If Notre Dame decided that the Big Ten was better for them across the board, that may force NBC to cancel the Notre Dame contract, or most likely buy into Big Ten football. With three big networks paying into the league, Notre Dame would be able to get their exit fees paid off much quicker than Florida State, UNC or Georgia Tech. If that happens I would think Cincinnati, UConn or another Big XII team might be induced to come in as team number 16.