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Bigger and bigger and bigger: ACC leaders meet among college sports postseason growth era
- ACC spring meetings address growing postseasons and budget pressures amid a shifting college sports landscape.
- NCAA expands men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams starting next season.
- College Football Playoff could grow to 24 teams, with SEC pushing to maintain 16 teams as a counterpoint.
- TV ratings and revenue contracts loom large as conferences seek larger, more lucrative media deals.
- ACC leadership turnover is prominent, with only Duke and Florida State stable in key administration roles.
- Duke’s deal selling three nonconference games to Amazon sparks league-wide discussions on sponsorship opportunities.
- ACC and ESPN settled on revenue sharing terms amid legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson.
- Miami reached the national championship game in football as part of ACC momentum.
- Virginia Tech hired James Franklin, adding CFP experience to the program.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey defends a 16-team CFP while Big Ten backs 24-team expansion.
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