ACC Unveils New 9-Game Conference Schedule, Strengthening Competition

The ACC unveils new football schedule for 2026 season, introducing a nine-game conference schedule and requiring at least ten games against Power Four opponents. Twelve teams will play nine ACC games, while five will play eight, with a phased approach to manage the leagues unique setup. N.C. State and Duke will face each other, with N.C. State having five home games and four road games. The new schedule aims to strengthen competition, align with other major conferences, and provide consistency for all involved. The full schedule and dates are expected to be released in January. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.