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Question, why do you and others think the ACC must remain at 16-18

teams? I don't think so. In fact being in the little p 2 may cause the better scenerio to be to drop back to 12 teams or so. It will be a smaller pie so fewer pieces may be just the thing. The real thing holding the ACC in limbo is knowing exactly who the P2 want or will take. If the P2 is not going to take but 3 of FSU, Clemson, UNC and Miami, then an ACC at about 14 teams would be fine. If something like 6 teams leave for the P2 then the ACC is in trouble as being able to put out something somewhat equal to the B12. I also still believe that Calford and the 4 of Col., Utah, AZ and AZ ST will be back in the PAC and the PAC as the western little p conference with the ACC being the eastern and the Big 12 being the central little p conferences. I don't think any of them would need to add but maybe a couple more (USF, Memphis etc) from the former G5 and most likely will be adding teams like NW, Vandy and Miss St.
Posted: 07/27/2025 at 02:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by Millpoint)

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A lot of smoke with UNC these days. Besides the obvious
Big12 guy • 07/25/25 10:45 AM ET
It’s like saying “Everyone will eventuall die.”
RandomAsianGuy • 07/27/25 06:19 PM ET
Nothing, NOTHING, Happens unless. or until, the P2 conferences and their
ancient alien 2018 • 07/27/25 08:55 PM ET
You are probably right. I wouldn't have given it
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 06:29 PM ET
I don't think the SEC will expand any more without finding a way to remove
VPI_1998 • 07/27/25 11:04 AM ET
Don't forget power schools need several easy conference wins every year.
EDGEMAN • 07/28/25 05:10 AM ET
NO P2 Conference will boot a member to take in a new member. If that were
ancient alien 2018 • 07/28/25 12:33 AM ET
That certainly seems logical, but it seems the easiest way to
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 12:01 PM ET
Maybe uneven distro should morph into de facto relegation?
Truthahn • 07/28/25 08:37 AM ET
I think both the Big 10 and SEC pause
mancunian • 07/27/25 12:18 PM ET
I hope so. We need to play ball.**
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 04:54 PM ET
It should be interesting to see who goes with UNC
Millpoint • 07/26/25 09:27 PM ET
Question, why do you and others think the ACC must remain at 16-18 ◄
VTCALS72 • 07/27/25 02:31 PM ET
Doesn’t ACC’s ESPN contract require at least 14/15 teams to be valid?
Millpoint • 07/27/25 06:47 PM ET
IMHO ESPN is making a lot of the calls now happening
VTCALS72 • 07/27/25 08:42 PM ET
Good points **
Millpoint • 07/28/25 05:52 AM ET
No, bloggers who need clickbait hits and know nothing, are driving this
ancient alien 2018 • 07/27/25 08:59 PM ET
Yes, "FSU and Clemson to the P2 NOW!" posts no longer get clicked.
Truthahn • 07/28/25 08:12 AM ET
Actually, I don't think that they should. I believe there will
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 03:25 PM ET
The ACC viewership ratings most likely surpass
RJHokie • 07/27/25 04:29 PM ET
Good grief!!! No one is going with UNC because they are going nowhere until
ancient alien 2018 • 07/26/25 09:59 PM ET
They want the brand and will pay for it. **
Millpoint • 07/27/25 07:46 AM ET
The SEC contract runs through '33-'34. The exit fee currently is
Big12 guy • 07/26/25 10:39 PM ET
The Big 12 exit fee is roughly half that...
SMU Pony • 07/27/25 08:30 AM ET
They don't want anybody **
HokiesACC2004 • 07/28/25 06:47 AM ET
The B12 was already poached. The ACC is up to bat. **
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 08:32 AM ET
White smoke or black smoke?**
VTHokie2000 • 07/25/25 11:01 AM ET
i would guess UNC football ratings will be the best in a really long time
AnotherTechW • 07/25/25 11:00 AM ET
Sellouts are easier when you have less seats
Hotus • 07/27/25 10:26 AM ET
reminds me of when UNC hired Mack Brown back - lots of hype, some really
VPI_1998 • 07/26/25 09:25 AM ET
But, that is UNC football in a nut shell. Historic blue blood basketball
Big12 guy • 07/26/25 09:54 AM ET
Basketball has fewer players, fewer NIL deals to negotiate
Hotus • 07/27/25 10:32 AM ET
100%**
Big12 guy • 07/27/25 11:41 AM ET
Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas similar to UF
OrlandoHokie • 07/26/25 03:31 PM ET
I'm a KU guy, and a short run here and there does not,
Big12 guy • 07/26/25 04:53 PM ET
Agree - Alabama's first ever Final Four was last year - that is a LONG
VPI_1998 • 07/27/25 11:08 AM ET
Have you seen their schedule? It's an absolute joke. Worse than any VT has
ancient alien 2018 • 07/25/25 08:30 PM ET
One that Pry would get a 6-6 result?**
EDGEMAN • 07/26/25 05:37 AM ET
If they really want ratings, put Bellicheck's GF in hot pants and...
EDGEMAN • 07/25/25 07:10 PM ET
Short term football success will help, but that goes for any
Big12 guy • 07/25/25 11:05 AM ET
The ACC is a short term conference going forward - win now **
AnotherTechW • 07/25/25 12:33 PM ET