Likely reason is we already have Syracuse on the schedule later this year.

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There's nothing wrong with playing another ACC team in an early season tournament and I don't think there's much "frowning" going on when it happens. But you probably don't want to schedule more regular season games against a team you're playing 3x to finish the regular season.

Posted: 02/07/2026 at 10:33 AM ET

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Likely reason is we already have Syracuse on the schedule later this year. ◄ -- nvpbrown Feb 07, 2026 at 10:33 AM ET

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Figured it would be something the ACC couldn't handle.** -- laphroaig Feb 07, 2026 at 09:34 AM ET

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