ACC’s scheduling shake-up could change college football

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ACC’s scheduling shake-up could change college football

Conference weighs two formats that could reshape college football matchups

The ACC is at a crossroads. After years of debate about how to strengthen résumés and avoid perception problems come playoff time, the league is preparing to reshape its scheduling model. According to ESPN, athletic directors will meet in Charlotte to decide between two options: a nine-game conference slate or an 8+2 model requiring two nonconference games against Power 4 opponents. Both approaches promise to change how fans view the league, and the sport itself.

The nine-game conference plan would align the ACC with the SEC and Big Ten, who already play nine league games. Supporters believe this format creates balance and ensures