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ESPN executive says network didn’t drive ACC expansion talks
"There was sort of a misperception that ESPN is involved and has control of that, and we absolutely do not."
Rally Cry launches ‘College Football 25’ tournament at big CFB games
A 10-stop CFB tour here will feature an in-person gaming truck in addition to an online league.
DirecTV sent letters to ACC, Big 12, and SEC to help with Disney carrier dispute
"Disney's unwillingness to evolve will significantly accelerate the decline of Pay TV, making it harder and more expensive for your fans to watch the teams they love."
ACC Network personalities examine impact of expansion on conference future
ACC laughably takes credit for Stanford’s Katie Ledecky and her Olympic medals
Even though Katie Ledecky never once competed as a member of the ACC, the conference was quick to claim her 2024 Paris Olympics success as their own.
Mark Packer wants to be the ACC’s Paul Finebaum
"Quite frankly, I think I'm the only person on [ACC Network] who's done a show every day."
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips’ ‘This league is bigger than any one school— or schools’ may not hold up
Will the ACC actually prove bigger than FSU and Clemson if they're able to force an exit?
Thom Brennaman returns to national broadcasting with CFB games on The CW
Florida AG says public will ‘get to see what the ACC is hiding’ with ESPN contract release
"Now they are rightfully handing over these public records. We will continue to fight for transparency."
Clemson declined ACC, ESPN request to move South Carolina game to Black Friday
Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC revealed some interesting details about its partnership with ESPN.
Utah blasts ACC rumors as ‘completely fabricated and irresponsible’
"We are proud to be entering into membership in the Big 12 Conference in the coming months and excited to join our new colleagues and member institutions."
Florida State’s rift with ESPN deepens as AD takes shot at Harry Lyles Jr.
"[When I] see that Marty Smith is in Tuscaloosa, that hit me that we're not getting in."
ACC Network’s Joel Berry II opens up on realignment cost: ‘It’s about the money’
Joel Berry II sees money driving college athletics realignment, raising concerns about student-athletes like Cameron Brink.
Cameron Brink on leaving Stanford: ‘I don’t want to travel across the country’
Likely a comment we'll hear more of in coming seasons.
Jim Boeheim on NC State’s magical run, loving ‘Bosch,’ and why he’ll never call a Syracuse game
Clemson sues ACC, challenging obligation to honor ESPN TV deal
Clemson joins Florida State in seeking to opt out of the ACC's TV deal with ESPN, which runs through 2036.
5 takeaways from the new College Football Playoff agreement and deal with ESPN
The College Football Playoff has a new deal to keep the sport together from 2026... for now. But the sport could still explode at any moment.
Hall of Fame Greensboro sports journalist and witness to ACC history Irwin Smallwood passes away at 98
Smallwood was the last surviving person who was in the building when the 1953 vote to form the ACC was held.
ESPN criticized for ‘ACC Head Coaches Who Happen To Be Black’ graphic
This title was certainly unusual, and drew some backlash.
ESPN joins ACC in lawsuit against Florida State, references potential felony in disclosing trade secrets
ESPN filed a memorandum in support of the ACC's lawsuit against Florida State, trying to keep details of their media deal sealed.
ESPN’s ACC rights from 2027-36 are reportedly at their option
Florida State announces intent to leave ACC at potentially astronomical cost
Despite going undefeated and winning the ACC Championship, the Florida State Seminoles were left out of the College...
Florida State takes first step towards potential ACC exit
Florida State is calling an emergency meeting which is believed to be the first step towards challenging their ACC membership.
ESPN’s coverage of Florida State playoff snub shows ACC will always be second fiddle to SEC
It was impossible to ignore ESPN's relationships with the SEC and the ACC on Sunday.