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Weekend TV Matchups Set: ACC Doubleheader Highlights October 17

10/7/2025

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Summary

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TV selections for the weekend of October 18, 2025, will be finalized today by power conferences and Group of Six teams.
Key matchups: Louisville at Miami (7 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN2) and North Carolina at California (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Week 8 times include a doubleheader on October 17.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA's 2013 conference realignment saw teams like Louisville and Miami join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), expanding it to 15 teams. This shift followed earlier moves, including Miami's departure from the Big East in 2004, and significantly increased the ACC's visibility and revenue, enhancing its competitive landscape and shaping the future of college athletics through lucrative television contracts.

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Story summary

TV selections for the weekend of October 18, 2025, will be finalized today by power conferences and Group of Six teams.
Key matchups: Louisville at Miami (7 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN2) and North Carolina at California (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Week 8 times include a doubleheader on October 17.

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