"ACC athletic directors agreed Monday to move to a nine-game conference schedule after meetings in Charlotte, North Carolina, joining the other Power 4 leagues in going to nine conference games. As part of the new scheduling model, league teams will now be required to play 10 Power 4 games. Most teams will begin playing nine conference games plus one Power 4 game in 2026."
""We have been incredibly intentional throughout our discussions on ACC football, including the future of our conference schedule," Phillips said in a statement. "This positions the ACC as one of only two leagues committed to having every team annually play a minimum of 10 games against Power 4 teams. There will be additional discussions and more details to be determined, but today's decision showcases the commitment and leadership of our ADs in balancing what is best for strengthening the conference and for their respective programs.""
ACC athletic directors voted to shift from an eight-game to a nine-game conference schedule, aligning the league with other Power 4 conferences. The new model mandates that league teams play a minimum of 10 games against Power 4 opponents, with most teams scheduled to play nine conference games plus one Power 4 game starting in 2026. Multiple ACC programs already have return or neutral-site nonconference matchups booked for next season, including high-profile games against SEC and other Power 4 teams. The change followed similar moves by the SEC and mirrors the Big Ten and Big 12. The model will be presented to faculty athletics representatives for formal adoption.
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