Realignment provision in college football bill could put ACC in jeopardy
The roller-coaster ride for the Protect College Sports Act in the US Senate continues, and this time with an amendment that could conceivably throw the entire sport upside down yet again. After months of debate and negotiations, not just in the chamber, but amongst the conferences, it finally looked like an agreement had been reached…
The Protect College Sports Act in the US Senate has faced setbacks once more, this time due to an amendment that could potentially disrupt the ACC. After months of negotiations, the bill had bipartisan support before being rejected by Congress. A proposed amendment by Florida Senator Ashley Moody would allow schools 180 days to leave their conference post-bill enactment, posing a significant threat to the ACC.
The amendment was likely influenced by Florida State and Miami, both considering their futures. This move would pressure the ACC to realign, especially with the SEC having open spots and North Carolina's history of considering the Big Ten. The bill's anti-expansion provision, which prevents further consolidation, has been a contentious issue, with ACC schools opposing it.
The SEC, Big Ten, and other conferences are eyeing the ACC as a potential target, given their TV deals and league structure. With several potential outcomes, the future of the ACC remains uncertain in the realm of realignment.
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