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The college sports landscape will look different for the 2024-25 seasons thanks to a major conference realignment. The Pac-12 disappeared, while the remaining Power 5 Conferences added several schools and expanded in size. The Big Ten and SEC have separated themselves from the group and are now expected to receive a substantially larger revenue distribution from the College Football Playoff than the ACC and Big 12. This fact has not gone unnoticed by the University of North Carolina athletics department, of agreement with UNC members.
The Tar Heels have traditionally had one of the best athletic departments in the country. UNC is known for being a blue-blood college basketball program, but it also has a strong football program and is dominant in several women’s sports. North Carolina is a founding member of the ACC, but with the SEC and Big Ten dominating in terms of annual revenue distribution, speculation has begun about the Heels’ future. If you love the Tar Heels or just want the latest updates and news on conference realignment discussions, be sure to see what the proven team of experts is saying at Inside Carolina, the 247Sports affiliate covering the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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The Inside Carolina team has full coverage of the conference’s realignment negotiations and what UNC could prioritize amid the changing college sports landscape. Head to Inside Carolina now for all the insider info.
North Carolina Conference Realignment News and Updates
North Carolina has emerged as one of the most attractive targets in Big Ten and SEC expansion talks. The Heels are one of the founding members of the ACC, but as the Inside Carolina staff notes, the discrepancy in revenue distribution amounts by conference under the new College Football Playoff agreement has the potential to send shockwaves through the athletic department. from UNC. As a university with a total of 28 sports, the opportunity to increase revenue has to be attractive.
UNC joined Florida State and Clemson in voting against conference expansion in September. They were defeated by 12 votes to 3, in a decision that extended invitations to Stanford, California and SMU. These teams will officially join the ACC in 2024. “I think our obligation to the ACC is to be the best possible partner with our conference. I also think we have to look at what is in the best interest of the university today and going forward,” UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham told Inside Carolina staff. Join Inside Carolina now for the latest news on North Carolina athletics’ future conference alignment.
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The Inside Carolina team also mentioned another university that could give the ACC the boost it needs to compete with the Big Ten and SEC going forward. This school has a national following and cutting-edge programs in revenue-generating sports. Be sure to Join Inside Carolina for the latest ACC expansion news and updates on the North Carolina Athletics Conference’s current and future affiliation.
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