The CW Extends ACC Sports Broadcast Deal Through 2031
The CW Network and ESPN have renewed their ACC broadcast agreement through 2031, guaranteeing a slate of football and basketball games across linear TV and streaming
May 13, 2026
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Women’s Flag Football Accelerates Toward Varsity Status Ahead of 2028 Olympics
The NCAA’s inclusion of flag football and a slate of Power 4 commitments signal a rapid rise toward varsity status and a potential Olympic debut in 2028.
May 13, 2026
Women’s Flag Football Gains Varsity Traction Ahead of 2028 Olympic Debut
A wave of Division I schools are adding women’s flag football as a varsity sport, positioning the game for an Olympic debut in Los Angeles and sparking early conversations within the ACC.
May 13, 2026
Duke Partners with Amazon for Landmark Non‑Conference Basketball Broadcasts
Duke’s agreement with Amazon to broadcast its non‑conference matchups against UConn, Michigan and Gonzaga marks a shift toward streaming‑first scheduling in college basketball.
May 13, 2026
ACC Backs Big Ten’s Push for a 24‑Team College Football Playoff
The Atlantic Coast Conference has thrown its weight behind the Big Ten's proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing fairness for contending programs. The debate involves multiple stakeholders, from athletic directors to media partners, and could reshape the sport's postseason structure.
May 13, 2026
ACC Throws Support Behind Big Ten’s 24‑Team College Football Playoff Proposal
The Atlantic Coast Conference has formally endorsed the Big Ten’s plan to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing fairness for championship‑contending programs and the need to broaden postseason opportunities.
May 13, 2026
ACC Backs Big Ten’s Push to Expand College Football Playoff to 24 Teams
The Atlantic Coast Conference has aligned with the Big Ten in advocating a 24‑team playoff, citing the need to include more teams that contend for titles and to justify growing football investments. The proposal comes as the SEC pushes a 16‑team alternative and the current 12‑team format will persist through the 2026‑27 season.
May 13, 2026
ACC and Big 12 Champion 24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion
Leaders from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big 12 say a 24‑team playoff could level the field for Power Four conferences, guarantee automatic bids and generate new revenue streams while addressing scheduling pressures.
May 13, 2026
ACC Leads 24‑Team Playoff Drive as Conference Power Brokers Converge
The ACC's coaches and athletic directors have voiced unanimous backing for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, a move that could reshape the postseason landscape and force the SEC to reconsider its current format.
May 12, 2026
ACC Unveils 2026 Football Schedule with International Showcases
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced kickoff times and broadcast partners for marquee 2026 matchups, highlighting overseas venues and a demanding non‑conference slate.
May 12, 2026
Sarkisian Slams CFP Selection Process as 24‑Team Era Looms
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian criticizes the College Football Playoff committee’s transparency and questions its ability to evaluate an expanded field, while financial incentives push the sport toward a 24‑team format.
May 12, 2026