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ACC Commissioner Proposes Bold New Championship Format

1/20/2025

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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips is shaking things up! He’s proposed a bold new championship format that could give the regular-season champion a well-deserved bye, while the second and third-place teams battle it out for a coveted playoff spot. Coaches and athletic directors are set to engage in further discussions, all in a bid to elevate the significance of conference championships.

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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips is shaking things up! He’s proposed a bold new championship format that could give the regular-season champion a well-deserved bye, while the second and third-place teams battle it out for a coveted playoff spot. Coaches and athletic directors are set to engage in further discussions, all in a bid to elevate the significance of conference championships.