Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
Read full article: Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2The Big Ten has matched the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams.
Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962
Read full article: Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962The Blue Devils are unlikely to make the playoff field with their 8-5 record, opening the door for a second Group of Five team โ likely James Madison โ to make it.
Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962
Read full article: Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962Duke has won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and thrown the College Football Playoff into chaos.
Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty
Read full article: Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertaintyDuke's overtime win against No. 16 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game attracted its share of curious onlookers, given the league's uncertain footing for College Football Playoff bids.
Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?
Read full article: Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?Alabama is forcing the group that will set the College Football Playoff bracket to ask: Should a 12-team tournament include a team with three losses.
ACC's shaky start to women's basketball season continues with 13-3 loss to SEC in annual Challenge
Read full article: ACC's shaky start to women's basketball season continues with 13-3 loss to SEC in annual ChallengeThe Atlantic Coast Conference lost its annual series with the Southeastern Conference by a 13-3 margin.
No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game
Read full article: No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title gameJโMari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in the conference championship game. Taylor ran for 80 yards and a score and quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 182 yards and ran for an 8-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers beat the Hokies for just the second time in the last 21 meetings between the schools. The Hokies got a 57-yard touchdown pass from Kyron Drones to Shamarius Peterkin with 4:20 left to play.
Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race
Read full article: Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC raceJaโKyrian Turner ran for 201 yards and a touchdown, Braylan Lovelace had a 100-yard interception return and Pittsburgh held off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 on Saturday night to keep its Atlantic Coast Conference championship holes alive.
AP Top 25 poll preview: ACC playoff picture gets messier with Georgia Tech loss and SMU win
Read full article: AP Top 25 poll preview: ACC playoff picture gets messier with Georgia Tech loss and SMU winEight of the top 10 teams in the AP Top 25 poll either had the day off or faced easy opponents on Saturday.
'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakers
Read full article: 'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakersThere is growing concern among college football coaches about spots in the Power Four conference title games coming down to tiebreakers instead of play on the field.
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Read full article: Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big moveOhio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted.
Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets' 1st loss
Read full article: Scott, Bailey power NC State to 48-36 upset of No. 8 Georgia Tech for Yellow Jackets' 1st lossDuke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.
VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitiveness
Read full article: VT Board of Visitors approves $229 million athletics investment plan to boost ACC competitivenessVirginia Techโs Board of Visitors has approved a $229 million investment plan over four years to elevate the universityโs athletic programs within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budget
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to hold meeting to discuss potential increase in athletics budgetThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet in a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 30, where the board will consider a four-year athletics budget adjustment that would position the universityโs athletics program to compete with the top programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), according to officials.
ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
Read full article: ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peersThe Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will be variables due to the leagueโs odd number of football-playing member schools.
ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
Read full article: ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peersThe Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will be variables due to the leagueโs odd number of football-playing member schools.
ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over Clemson
Read full article: ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over ClemsonSyracuse football says it accepts its punishment in the wake of the Atlantic Coast Conference fining the program $25,000 and issuing a public reprimand for the Orange feigning injuries in Saturdayโs 34-21 win over conference opponent Clemson.
ACC reduces menโs basketball conference schedule from 20 games to 18
Read full article: ACC reduces menโs basketball conference schedule from 20 games to 18The goal is to provide teams with more opportunities to schedule high-profile non-conference match-ups and enhance their NCAA Tournament prospects.
Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youth
Read full article: Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youthKentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is tapping into his state's love of college basketball to promote his drug prevention campaign aimed at young people.
Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years
Read full article: Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 yearsTyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to clinch its second Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship in three seasons under Jon Scheyer.
NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March Madness
Read full article: NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March MadnessTop-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference have informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that freshman Cooper Flagg will be available for March Madness.
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
Read full article: Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCsNorth Carolina graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers committed a lane violation with 4.1 seconds left that negated a tying free throw in the Tar Heels' loss to No. 1 Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg
Read full article: No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without FlaggKon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to beat its rival for the third time this season, 74-71 on Friday night to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game.
Hepburn's buzzer-beater lifts No. 13 Louisville to another big moment in Kelsey-led resurgence
Read full article: Hepburn's buzzer-beater lifts No. 13 Louisville to another big moment in Kelsey-led resurgenceChucky Hepburn hit a shot at the buzzer to help No. 13 Louisville add another highlight to Pat Kelsey's successful first season with the Cardinals.
No. 1 Duke beats Georgia Tech 78-70 after losing Flagg, Brown to injuries in ACC quarterfinals
Read full article: No. 1 Duke beats Georgia Tech 78-70 after losing Flagg, Brown to injuries in ACC quarterfinalsKon Knueppel scored 28 points as No. 1 Duke overcame injuries to star Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown to beat Georgia Tech 78-70 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals.
No. 11 Duke takes over after halftime to beat No. 7 NC State 76-62, win 1st ACC title since 2013
Read full article: No. 11 Duke takes over after halftime to beat No. 7 NC State 76-62, win 1st ACC title since 2013Oluchi Okananwa had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 11 Duke rally from a 14-point deficit to beat No. 7 N.
ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution model
Read full article: ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution modelThe Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have approved a settlement that would end their legal fights.
ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source
Read full article: ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP sourceA person familiar with the situation says the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have reached a proposed settlement that would end their legal fight and change the leagueโs revenue-distribution model.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia Tech
Read full article: Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia TechKon Knueppel scored 18 points, Cooper Flagg celebrated his 18th birthday by chipping in 13 and No. 5 Duke romped to an 82-56 victory over Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils improved to 10-2 and led by double figures much of the game against the 5-7 Yellow Jackets.
Clemson's Swinney can't wait for Belichick's positive impact on the Atlantic Coast Conference
Read full article: Clemson's Swinney can't wait for Belichick's positive impact on the Atlantic Coast ConferenceClemson coach Dabo Swinney finds it incredible that Bill Belichick will soon share the same meeting rooms and an opposing sideline in his position as North Carolina's new head coach.
Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football's postseason
Read full article: Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football's postseasonFirst-round games in the College Football Playoff mean four ranked teams won't make traditional bowls.
No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFP
Read full article: No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFPCade Klubnik threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns, Nolan Hauser kicked 56-yard field goal as time expired and the No. 18 Clemson beat No. 8 SMU 34-31 on Saturday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff and position itself for a first-round bye.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiamiโs playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabamaโs got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four teamThis move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU.
No. 10 Clemson, Klubnik get past Virginia and former Tigersโ assistant Elliott with a 48-31 victory
Read full article: No. 10 Clemson, Klubnik get past Virginia and former Tigersโ assistant Elliott with a 48-31 victoryNo. 10 Clemson, Klubnik get past Virginia and former Tigersโ assistant Elliott with a 48-31 victory
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say
Read full article: ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources sayAtlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson.
Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial
Read full article: Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trialFlorida State has asked a judge to decide key parts of its lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference without a trial, hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the league.
Clemson's Dabo Swinney isn't big on transfer-portal recruiting. That's at odds with his ACC peers
Read full article: Clemson's Dabo Swinney isn't big on transfer-portal recruiting. That's at odds with his ACC peersClemson coach Dabo Swinney generally has passed on deep dives into the transfer portal for recruits.
ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
Read full article: ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the futureCommissioner Jim Phillips was eager to tout the financial gains of the Atlantic Coast Conference as it enters the 2024 season.
College World Series might offer glimpse of future with only SEC and ACC teams in the field
Read full article: College World Series might offer glimpse of future with only SEC and ACC teams in the fieldThe College World Series opens Friday at Charles Schwab Field and, for the first time since the event expanded to eight teams in 1950, only two conferences will be represented on the college gameโs biggest stage.
Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal
Read full article: Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve dealA potential multibillion-dollar settlement of an antitrust lawsuit cleared the second of a three-step NCAA approval process Tuesday, with no change to a payment structure that would have the 27 college conferences not named in the suit cover the majority of a $1.6 billion portion of the damages.
With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions
Read full article: With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptionsThe College Football Playoff snub of unbeaten Florida State is still a fresh wound for the entire Atlantic Coast Conference.
UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year
Read full article: UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last yearFirst-team Associated Press All-American RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility.
'Obviously the mistake was made': Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bids
Read full article: 'Obviously the mistake was made': Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bidsSince a disappointing Selection Sunday for the Big East, the conference has not lost an NCAA Tournament game.
Judge expects ruling on jurisdiction, broadcasting rights in ACC-Florida State fight before April 9
Read full article: Judge expects ruling on jurisdiction, broadcasting rights in ACC-Florida State fight before April 9The Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida State squared off in a courtroom for the first time Friday, following the member schoolโs push to exit the conference for a more lucrative landing spot elsewhere.
March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting
Read full article: March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket bustingLast year, a team from New Jersey called Fairleigh Dickinson played its way out of the First Four and then became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history.
North Carolina earns the top seed in the West Region after missing NCAA Tournament last year
Read full article: North Carolina earns the top seed in the West Region after missing NCAA Tournament last yearNorth Carolina is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament West Region a year after being left out of the bracket.
Bad news for the bubble: NC State and Oregon swipe bids as wild tournament results continue
Read full article: Bad news for the bubble: NC State and Oregon swipe bids as wild tournament results continueConference tournament season took an even more chaotic turn โ and thatโs bad news for at least a couple teams on the bubble.
NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid
Read full article: NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bidNorth Carolina State is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after beating fourth-ranked North Carolina 84-76 in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title game.
No. 4 UNC dominant in rebounding and routs Florida State 92-67 in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
Read full article: No. 4 UNC dominant in rebounding and routs Florida State 92-67 in ACC Tournament quarterfinalsNo. 4 North Carolina rolled into the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals by routing Florida State 92-67.
Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying 'change is needed'
Read full article: Louisville fires Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons, saying 'change is needed'Louisville has fired coach Kenny Payne after going 12-52 in two seasons that marked the worst consecutive finishes in the storied basketball programโs history.
Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament title
Read full article: Hidalgo helps No. 14 Notre Dame edge No. 10 NC State for ACC Tournament titleStar freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points as No. 14 Notre Dame held off No. 10 North Carolina State 55-51 in Sundayโs championship game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Duke's Scheyer wants the ACC to implement measures to prevent court-storming after Filipowski injury
Read full article: Duke's Scheyer wants the ACC to implement measures to prevent court-storming after Filipowski injuryDuke coach Jon Scheyer wants the Atlantic Coast Conference to implement measures to prevent court-storming after star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled following a collision with a fan during a weekend loss at Wake Forest.
Armando Bacot leads No. 7 North Carolina past Virginia Tech 96-81
Read full article: Armando Bacot leads No. 7 North Carolina past Virginia Tech 96-81Armando Bacot had 25 points and 12 rebounds and No. 7 North Carolina led most of the way in a 96-81 victory against Virginia Tech. RJ Davis added 20 points.
Amoore leads No. 17 Virginia Tech women over No. 24 North Carolina 70-61 in OT
Read full article: Amoore leads No. 17 Virginia Tech women over No. 24 North Carolina 70-61 in OTDeja Kelly had 26 points to lead North Carolina, which was trying to open conference play at home with six straight wins for the first time since 2009.
Naithan George's layup in final seconds lifts Georgia Tech to 74-73 win over No. 3 North Carolina
Read full article: Naithan George's layup in final seconds lifts Georgia Tech to 74-73 win over No. 3 North CarolinaNaithan George scored a go-ahead layup with 7.7 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech beat No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 to end the Tar Heelsโ 10-game winning streak.
Kitley makes game-winner, No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated No. 3 NC State 63-62
Read full article: Kitley makes game-winner, No. 13 Virginia Tech women beat previously undefeated No. 3 NC State 63-62Kitley finished with 27 points for the Hokies, who rallied from a 13-point second half deficit to win their seventh consecutive game.
Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concerns
Read full article: Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concernsFlorida State has sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, challenging a contract that binds the school to the league for the next 12 years.
Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source saysFlorida State will hold a board of trustees meeting Friday and The Associated Press has confirmed that the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.
Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on line
Read full article: Freshman QB Brock Glenn makes first start for Florida State with potential CFP berth on lineFreshman quarterback Brock Glenn made his first career start for No. 4 Florida State in Saturday nightโs Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 15 Louisville with a potential trip to the College Football Playoff on the line.
Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest 41-16 to stay unbeaten
Read full article: Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest 41-16 to stay unbeatenKeon Coleman needed only one arm to snag one of his two touchdown catches that helped No. 4 Florida State beat Wake Forest 41-16 on Saturday.
With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce opposition
Read full article: With ACC leaders set to take up Stanford, Cal, SMU expansion, 2 UNC trustees announce oppositionWith Atlantic Coast Conference university leaders seemingly on the verge of deciding whether to expand with Stanford, California and SMU, two members of North Carolinaโs board of trustees announced their opposition to the move.
ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal, SMU potential targets, AP source says
Read full article: ACC progressing toward westward expansion with Stanford, Cal, SMU potential targets, AP source saysThe Atlantic Coast Conference is making progress toward an expansion that could grab Stanford and California from the sinking Pac-12, a person with direct knowledge of the ACCโs potential move told The Associated Press.
