LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Atlantic Coast Conference made an expected move on Monday when athletic directors of its 17 football-playing schools voted to expand to a nine-game league schedule in 2026.

It’s a shift that ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips called “incredibly intentional,” aimed at reinforcing both competitive balance and postseason positioning in the coming era of an expanded College Football Playoff.

“This positions the ACC as one of only two leagues committed to having every team annually play a minimum of 10 games against Power 4 teams,” Phillips said in a statement. “There will be additional discussions and more details to be determined, but today’s decision showcases the commitment and leadership of our ADs in balancing what is best for strengthening the conference and the

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