ACC commissioner Jim Phillips stated that the league is considering changes to its championship game format, primarily to enhance the importance of conference champions in light of the expanded 12-team playoff.
Phillips discussed potential formats, such as giving regular season champions a bye or having the top teams play against each other to determine playoff spots, ensuring conference championships remain competitive.
The conversations will involve feedback from coaches, particularly SMU's Rhett Lashlee, who raised concerns about risking playoff positions by competing in the championship game.
Ultimately, Phillips emphasized that making conference championship games important is a collective responsibility, questioning whether to prioritize regular season rankings over championship matchups.
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