Once the conference realignment movement got started, it was clear that the ship had sailed and was not docking anywhere anytime soon. As the 2023 season approaches, fans will get a glimpse at the start of realignment in action as the Big 12 will add four new programs.
In 2024, the SEC will add Oklahoma and Texas, and the Big Ten will add USC and UCLA.
The ACC, amid all of the chaos, remained relatively quiet. Until now.
Recent reports reveal that seven ACC programs, known as ‘the magnificent seven,’ have sought legal guidance in potentially getting out of the conference’s grant-of-rights. The current deal with the ACC runs through 2036. However, with nearly half of the programs in the conference seeking a way out, it could be a lot sooner than that.
Below, we take a look at if the SEC should be hot or cold on these seven programs that want out of the ACC.