The Atlantic Coast Conference featured seven schools – Duke University, University of Maryland, Clemson University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina and Wake Forest University – formerly of the Southern Conference when it was founded in 1953. University of South Carolina and University of Maryland eventually left ACC to join other conferences.
Today, the ACC has 15 members split into Atlantic and Coastal divisions. ACC members including Boston College, Florida State University, University of Louisville, University of Notre Dame, Syracuse University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, alongside the remaining five founding members. The conference is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. John Swofford serves as the current commissioner.
The 15 members of the athletic conference compete in the Division 1 of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the NCAA, which features the most competitive teams in college football. Other popular conferences include Big Ten, Big 12, Pac 12, SEC and more.
Stay up to date on commitment announcements, injuries, coaching changes, rankings, team schedules, and other ACC college football news and highlights here.
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The 10 Best Quarterbacks in Florida State History, Ranked
Chris Morgan , The League 5:30pm, May 3
Bobby Bowden took over as head coach for the Florida State Seminoles and transformed the school into a true college…
Clemson
DeAndre Hopkins’ Mom Survived a Violent Acid Attack, And Became His Inspiration
Karl Rasmussen , The League 4:30pm, May 2
DeAndre Hopkins has ranked among the upper echelon of NFL wide receivers since breaking out with the Houston Texans as…
College Football
Sean Taylor’s Daughter Jackie is Carrying on His Athletic Legacy
Daniell Marlow , The League 10:30am, May 1
Nearly 14 ago, Washington Commanders, then-Redskins, free safety Sean Taylor left this world too soon. When an act of violence…
ACC
Death Valley’s Finest: The 10 Best Clemson Quarterbacks of All Time
Chris Morgan , The League 6:00pm, April 26
Ever since Dabo Swinney arrived in South Carolina to take over Clemson football, the landscape changed. The Tigers have become…
ACC
Florida State’s Jermaine Johnson II is a Standout Draft Prospect Among Edge Rushers
Craig Kaufman , Contributor 10:45am, April 26
It’s been a long and winding road through college football, but defensive end Jermaine Johnson II has put himself in…
College Football
Derrick Brooks Dominated at Linebacker, But Where is He Now?
Matt Kovitz , The League 4:47pm, April 21
Linebacker Derrick Brooks is a perfect example of someone who played the game the "right way." He spent his entire…
Florida State
The 7 Best Seminole Wide Receivers in Florida State History, Ranked
Chris Picaro , The League 9:00am, April 18
The Florida State Seminoles have a plethora of terrific and talented players in their history. Thinking about some of the great…
ACC
How Peyton Manning Helped Kenny Pickett Boost His NFL Draft Stock
Joe Grobeck , Staff Writer 1:41pm, April 15
If you asked the average college football fan who Kenny Pickett was going into the 2021 season, most wouldn't have…
College Baseball
Buster Posey’s College Baseball Career at FSU Was the Stuff of Legends
Matt Kovitz , The League 12:30pm, April 11
Some baseball players are just built differently. Legendary catcher Buster Posey, who was a part of three World Series championships…
ACC
Hubert Davis’ UNC Career Comes Full Circle With Final Four Appearance
Caleb Hightower , Contributor 5:15am, April 2
Some people weren't huge fans of the hire, but coach Hubert Davis has shown the world that the North Carolina…
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Florida State Football’s Locker Room Unveiling Made the Players Go Bananas
Joe Grobeck , Staff Writer 1:20pm, March 21
State of the art college football facilities cost an arm and a leg, but seeing players react after a surprise…
ACC
Matthew Cleveland’s Insane Buzzer-Beater is a Welcomed Prologue to March Madness
Joe Grobeck , Staff Writer 12:53pm, February 28
It's that time of year. The time where wins become losses and losses become wins (shout out to Scott Hanson).…
College Football
Remember Jenn Sterger? Here’s Where The ‘Brett Favre Girl’ Is Now
Patrick Pinak , Staff Writer 4:19pm, February 17
Before Katherine Webb made college football broadcaster Brent Musburger and the rest of America drool on live TV, there was…
Florida State
Deion Sanders’ Two Divorces Led Him to a Woman Worth a Fortune
Patrick Pinak , Staff Writer 5:08pm, February 6
Deion Sanders wears many hats. Some know him as the Hall of Fame NFL cornerback who won two Super Bowls…
College Football
Aaron Donald’s Nephew is Ready to Make His Mark on College Football
Matt Kovitz , The League 5:55pm, February 3
Aaron Donald is a legitimate NFL superstar. The defensive tackle is the anchor of the Los Angeles Rams' defense, and…
Florida State
The First Lambeau Leap Was Done by an Unlikely Player
Chris Picaro , The League 6:01pm, January 12
If any athlete is lucky, there will be one play that defines their career and has them remembered by at…
Florida State
Why Florida State Can Keep Using Chief Osceola & Renegade as Symbols
Patrick Pinak , Staff Writer 2:52pm, January 11
In recent years, the names of sports teams' mascots have come under fire, particularly professional sports teams such as the…
College Football
Dalvin Cook’s Brother is Paving His Own Path at Georgia
Joe Grobeck , Staff Writer 1:55pm, January 3
Dalvin Cook has established himself as one of the best running backs in the entire NFL. The Minnesota Vikings star…