ACC realignment 2024: Insider news, reports, conference rumors, updates from North Carolina experts

Conference realignment has changed the dynamics of college sports, with the SEC and Big Ten strengthening their schedules. Texas and Oklahoma moved to the SEC, while the Big Ten added UCLA, Oregon, USC and Washington. This left powerful schools from other conferences in limbo, like North Carolina. The Tar Heels are one of college basketball’s blue bloods and have a competitive football program, so they would be a quality addition to any conference. UNC is also a top-tier academic school, and the state is the third-fastest growing state in the country.

North Carolina is the backbone of the ACC, so any move could shake up the entire conference. 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

University of North Carolina officials reportedly find themselves at odds in determining the best path forward regarding conference realignment. The board voted to approve a $134.97 million athletics budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as well as an audit of the athletics department’s financial picture. Some officials believe the best path forward is to bolster the ACC, while others think moving to the SEC or Big Ten would be the right move.

“(Interim North Carolina Chancellor Lee) Roberts noted that ESPN’s television contract has a renewal period in February, and this is probably (ACC commissioner Jim) Phillips’ best opportunity to sort out the mess that is before him. It’s also likely why tensions have arisen in recent months as UNC leadership struggles to find the best path forward,” Inside Carolina columnist Greg Barnes said. Join Inside Carolina now for the latest news on North Carolina athletics’ future conference alignment.

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