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Jim Phillips discussed a 68% rise in football viewership, the addition of SMU, Cal and Stanford, strategic scheduling, record revenue, and a 2026 replay transparency expansion.
The ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte brought together conference leaders and teams, highlighting upcoming storylines and the Tigers' upcoming matchup against LSU.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has called for regional scheduling of non‑football sports to ease travel burdens, but ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips warns that the sheer geographic spread of modern conferences makes the plan hard to implement. The issue is reshaping how schools balance competition, tradition and logistics.
NCAA President Charlie Baker proposes regional scheduling for non‑football sports, but ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips warns that geography makes it hard to implement. Power 4 expansion has amplified travel burdens, prompting calls to separate football calendars from other sports and to revive lost rivalries.
The debate over expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams pits fan concerns about money against calls for a more inclusive, fair championship path.
The push to double the playoff field raises questions about fairness, fan sentiment, and the balance between competitive integrity and financial incentives.
Coaches from across North Carolina gather for the Triangle Pigskin Preview, discussing the upcoming season, player transfers and the growing concern over tampering in college football.
A coalition of eight conferences, led by the ACC and guided by an experienced referee, aims to create a clear pathway for officials to advance through leagues and ensure high‑quality officiating in women’s college basketball.
A coalition of major collegiate conferences, spearheaded by the ACC and overseen by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, is forging a coordinated pathway to improve the quality and consistency of women’s basketball refereeing.
The alliance, led by Pualani Spurlock-Welsh, brings together the ACC and seven partner conferences to standardize officiating development and improve geographic efficiency.
Eight Division I conferences unite under a new officiating alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh to elevate women’s college basketball standards.
In recent remarks, Jordan Shipp detailed the factors behind his commitment to the University of North Carolina, from family considerations to navigating tampering allegations, while outlining his academic progress and NFL aspirations.
The Atlantic Coast Conference, together with several major collegiate conferences, has announced a collaborative officiating alliance headed by veteran referee Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh, promising a structured development pipeline for women’s basketball officials.
The Southeastern Conference is exploring a breakaway from the NCAA, sparking debate over its on‑field performance, political lobbying, and the potential reshaping of college sports.
The ACC’s preseason kickoff unveiled pivotal player decisions, coaching moves and rule debates that will shape the 2026 campaign.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has appointed Gary Patterson as its new Supervisor of Football Officials, entrusting the seasoned veteran with overseeing the league’s officiating program and its partnership with ESPN.
The annual ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as the official launch of the college football season, bringing together coaches, players and media to outline the storylines that will shape the coming months.
Al Riveron’s departure marks the end of a landmark era for ACC football officiating, as the conference begins its search for a new leader.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2025‑26 athlete of the year awards, recognizing Pitt’s volleyball star Olivia Babcock and Duke’s basketball phenom Cameron Boozer for historic performances.
Al Riveron, a veteran official who helped shape the Atlantic Coast Conference’s officiating program for three decades, has announced his retirement ahead of the 2026 season. The ACC is now launching a national search for his replacement.
At a gathering in Frisco, Texas, commissioner Brett Yormark addressed controversies, announced new partnerships, and hinted at a broader future for the Big 12.
An exploration of the mutually beneficial relationship between Notre Dame and the ACC, examining its history, impact, and the tensions that have shaped it.
With more than eighteen years of Division I experience, Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh is now the BIG EAST Conference’s Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, charged with overseeing a newly formalized officiating alliance that spans three major leagues.
Longtime Louisville Athletics sports information director Kenny Klein passed away on June 25 at 66, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, kindness and a record of 1,309 consecutive games covered.