ACC Announces 2026 Football Opponents and New Nine-Game Schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has revealed the football opponents for the 2026 season as the conference transitions to a new nine-game conference schedule. This significant shift means that 12 of the 17 teams in the ACC will participate in nine league games, while some teams, such as the University of North Carolina, will only play eight. In addition to unveiling the opponents, the ACC plans to revise its tiebreaker rules following a controversy during the previous title game. Among the highlights, teams like Pitt, Wake Forest, and Florida State have confirmed their respective 2026 schedules. The announcement has stirred discussions among fans and analysts regarding the implications of this new format.
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