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ACC SQUAD - Why a 24 team College Football Playoff would be AWESOME for the ACC
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- May 21, 2026
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Summary
ACC expansion to a 24-team College Football Playoff could set the stage for chaos and upsets—can Miami, Louisville, or SMU shake up the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance? The ACC Squad breaks down the unpredictable impact of expanding the playoff field, highlighting sleeper ACC quarterbacks like Mason Heintschel (Pitt) and CJ Bailey (NC State), and debating the league’s most explosive running backs. The hosts tackle the controversy over NCAA salary cap enforcement, examine rivalries under threat, and question if conference powerhouses like the SEC and Big Ten will break away for good. Players’ rights, NIL chaos, and the future of college football’s business model all come under scrutiny. Will unionization become inevitable, or will open-market madness rule? Don’t miss this high-energy debate on the state and future of ACC football.