The ACC is clearly pushing back and trying to secure more than two AQs, though Phillips didn’t provide specifics. A 16-team playoff would give the ACC a better chance to get three spots compared to a 14-team playoff. (I still believe the P2 conferences want their champions to receive byes, so the 16-team playoff will likely include byes for two teams.) Obviously, the P2 have more leverage and do not want to give the ACC additional spot. In my opinion, one possible compromise from the P2 could be to offer three AQs for the ACC and ND. In other words, if ND doesn’t qualify for the playoff, that spot would go to a third ACC team. While both the ACC and Big 12 are pushing back, I haven’t seen reports indicating direct discussions between the ACC and Big 12 offices. In fact, I doubt the ACC cares whether the Big 12 secures a third AQ. The ACC is top-heavy, so it’s possible that the ACC gets more AQ than the B12. This doesn’t fit the media narrative, so it’s not discussed much, but don’t be surprised if the ACC gets a better deal than the Big 12. (If I recall correctly, Dellenger mentioned that a 4-4-3-2-1 model is also under consideration.)