normally something ACC teams hang their hats on, but all 3 had stout D in 1st games. Ours might end up in the mix as well, we'll see. But I agree with you, Miami and Clemson even FSU have CFP rosters. It's why we need a minimum of $2M to pay for an Elite QB in transfer portal season for next year and beyond.

** Edited by Stech at 9/3/2025, 12:04:32 AM

Since unequal sharing is based on viewership over a five year moving window...the TV slots allotted will impact that. A good Miami team will get slots (they will get ratings versus ND, Florida, FSU, and SMU (if SMU is still ranked). Likewise, FSU will get ratings vs Bama, Miami, Florida, Clemson... VT has slots with FSU, Miami, a possibly ranked Cal and Louisville...VT must have decent W-L record at the time rto attract viewers. ** Edited by lord4bid at 9/3/2025, 8:19:18 AM

Odds of the Big Ten and/or the SEC expanding around 2030 are unknown. I think lower than most of the clickbait addicts on here. And the odds of VT being included in any such expansion are even lower, depending of course on the scope of any expansion. Recent performance certainly isn't helping. So, VT needs the ACC to survive and get a better TV deal. Miami and Clemson (notwithstanding the loss to a very good LSU team at home) are loaded. Lots of first round picks on those two teams. FSU, GT, SMU and Louisville could be ok.