The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC
Read full article: The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACCThree months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided.
ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
Read full article: ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peersThe Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will be variables due to the leagueโs odd number of football-playing member schools.
Cristobal blames defense for Miami's late-season collapse as Hurricanes look to 'finish' in 2025
Read full article: Cristobal blames defense for Miami's late-season collapse as Hurricanes look to 'finish' in 2025The Miami Hurricanes fell short of the ACC championship last season despite a strong start.
Big Ten's Petitti: No support for SEC's at-large bid preference for College Football Playoff
Read full article: Big Ten's Petitti: No support for SEC's at-large bid preference for College Football PlayoffThe Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the leagueโs preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.
Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expands
Read full article: Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expandsBig 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is doubling down on his preference for staying with only five automatic qualifiers if the College Football Playoff does expand to 16 teams as many expect after this season.
College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to act
Read full article: College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to actConference commissioners lauded a judgeโs approval of a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement as a means for bringing stability and fairness to an out-of-control college athletics industry.
North Carolina judges weigh GOP law shifting election board control away from Democratic governor
Read full article: North Carolina judges weigh GOP law shifting election board control away from Democratic governorNorth Carolina trial judges will soon rule if legislative Republicans' latest method to attempt to wrest control of the State Board of Elections from a Democratic governor is lawful.
ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution model
Read full article: ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution modelThe Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have approved a settlement that would end their legal fights.
ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source
Read full article: ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP sourceA person familiar with the situation says the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have reached a proposed settlement that would end their legal fight and change the leagueโs revenue-distribution model.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: report
Read full article: Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: reportYahoo Sports is reporting that a proposal from the nationโs four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as March Madness.
An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football PlayoffUndefeated Oregon pulled off the expected and grabbed the top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Read full article: Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come outThereโs more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college footballโs first 12-team playoff.
ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
Read full article: ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the futureCommissioner Jim Phillips was eager to tout the financial gains of the Atlantic Coast Conference as it enters the 2024 season.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
Read full article: Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this yearU.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year.
ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gap
Read full article: ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gapAtlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says the league is looking for ways to boost its revenue and shrink a rising financial gap with leagues like the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.
ACC changing scheduling model for football in โ23 and beyond
Read full article: ACC changing scheduling model for football in โ23 and beyondThe Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change being the elimination of divisions.
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Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs
Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runsThat day turned out to be the end of the college basketball season. Hours later, Kansas announced its withdrawal from the Big 12 Tournament, leading to the cancellation of its semifinal matchup with No. The Jayhawks said in a statement they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament, which starts Thursday. Duke withdrew from the ACC Tournament and ended its season amid its own positive test before facing the 15th-ranked Seminoles in the quarterfinals. The tournament protocols include requiring each member of a team's travel party to complete seven negative COVID-19 tests before leaving for Indianapolis.
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Virginia vs. Georgia Tech ACC semifinal game canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Read full article: Virginia vs. Georgia Tech ACC semifinal game canceled due to coronavirus concernsThe Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Georgia Tech vs. Virginia ACC menโs basketball tournament semifinal game has been canceled. The game was scheduled to be played on Friday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. The ACC semifinal game between Virginia and Georgia Tech has been canceled. Officials said the game was canceled after someone tested positive for coronavirus within on Virginiaโs team. Below is a statement from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips:โIโm heartbroken for our student-athletes, coaches and support staff at both Duke and Virginia.
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ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner
Read full article: ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissionerThe Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the leagueโs next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford. Phillips has been Northwesternโs AD since 2008, leading the athletic department through a period of success in competition and growth in facilities. The Chicago native has also worked at Notre Dame under current Duke athletic director Kevin White and was athletic director at Northern Illinois before taking over at Northwestern in the Big Ten. โAs Iโve said many times before, having been an athletic director prior to sitting in this chair is a tremendous benefit, and that will serve him well. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the ACC had not released terms of Phillips' deal.

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