As Commissioner Jim Phillips outlined ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, the ACC is exploring changes to its football championship format. The proposed ideas aim to enhance the championship’s importance and improve the league’s representation in the expanded College Football Playoff.
One option involves giving the regular-season champion a bye while second- and third-place teams compete for the ACC title. This approach would crown both a regular-season and postseason champion. Another proposal introduces a four-team playoff, where the top four teams compete in semifinals during the final week of the regular season, with winners advancing to the ACC Championship.
However, logistical challenges remain. Rivalry games with SEC teams, such as Clemson-South Carolina and Florida State-Florida, are traditionally played during the final regular-season weekend, making rescheduling complex. Notre Dame’s independent football status and the ACC’s 17-member structure could also complicate balancing schedules. Additionally, a potential nine-game conference schedule raises concerns about revenue impacts, as teams like Clemson rely on alternating home games with rivals to maintain financial stability.
Phillips emphasized these ideas are in early discussion stages and will require input from coaches and athletic directors, with further talks planned during the league’s winter meetings in Charlotte. The ultimate goal is to increase revenue and competitiveness, giving the ACC a stronger chance to secure multiple playoff spots in the 12-team College Football Playoff era, though no guarantees exist.
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