ACC Explores Adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU in Expansion Talks

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is seriously considering adding Stanford, Cal, and SMU to its membership, with discussions ongoing and meetings scheduled among ACC presidents and athletic directors. The conference needs a majority vote from its member schools to approve the additions, but there has been pushback from some schools, including Florida State and Clemson. Financial models and revenue distribution are key factors in the decision-making process, with a performance-based model being considered to address concerns about falling behind other conferences. A final decision could be made by the weekend. If added, Stanford, Cal, and SMU would expand the ACC's footprint from the Atlantic to the Pacific, making it the second power conference to have members on both coasts.