ACC Expands with Stanford, Cal, and SMU, Shaking Up College Athletics
Stanford, California, and Southern Methodist University (SMU) have announced that they will be joining the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2024, further weakening the struggling Pac-12 conference. This move comes after UCLA and USC's decision to join the Big Ten last year, causing instability within the Pac-12. Washington State and Oregon State are now the only remaining schools in the conference, and their next move is uncertain. While most expect them to join the Mountain West Conference, there are legal options being explored to potentially retain revenue and keep the Pac-12 name alive. Stanford and Cal cited financial reasons for their decision to join the ACC, with the Cardinal likely receiving more financial support from the ACC than any other option.
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