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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.
The First Lambeau Leap Was Done by an Unlikely Player Florida State The First Lambeau Leap Was Done by an Unlikely Player , 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…
Why Florida State Can Keep Using Chief Osceola & Renegade as Symbols Florida State Why Florida State Can Keep Using Chief Osceola & Renegade as Symbols , 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…
Dalvin Cook’s Brother is Paving His Own Path at Georgia College Football Dalvin Cook’s Brother is Paving His Own Path at Georgia , 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…
FSU Still Owns the Longest Bowl Streak in NCAA History Florida State FSU Still Owns the Longest Bowl Streak in NCAA History , The League 6:01pm, December 30

After 36 consecutive seasons ending with a bowl game, the Florida State Seminoles finished their 2018 season with a 5-7…
Dabo Swinney Married His Elementary School Sweetheart Clemson Dabo Swinney Married His Elementary School Sweetheart , Original Author 11:19am, December 29

When it comes to college football, the Clemson Tigers are the cream of the crop. Head coach Dabo Swinney consistently…
What Happened to Charlie Ward & Where is He Now? College Football What Happened to Charlie Ward & Where is He Now? , Staff Writer 11:50am, December 13

There might not be another person who's ever had the dilemma Charlie Ward faced in 1994. Should he go to…
Jameis Winston’s Crab Legs “Theft” Will Always Be Bizarre ACC Jameis Winston’s Crab Legs “Theft” Will Always Be Bizarre , The League 3:58pm, December 9

One of the weirdest stories in college football over the last decade was the case of former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston…
Kenny Pickett’s Fake Slide Helped Pittsburgh Win the ACC Title, But Should it Have Been Legal? ACC Kenny Pickett’s Fake Slide Helped Pittsburgh Win the ACC Title, But Should it Have Been Legal? , Staff Writer 2:40pm, December 6

I'm going to put my neck on the line here when I say refs give quarterbacks preferential treatment. Defenders are…
Sean Taylor’s Daughter is a Rising Athlete Carrying on His Legacy College Football Sean Taylor’s Daughter is a Rising Athlete Carrying on His Legacy , The League 3:21pm, November 24

Nearly 14 ago, Washington Redskins free safety Sean Taylor left this world too soon. When an act of violence took…
Rix to Sam Made “The Swindle in the Swamp” an Instant Classic Florida Rix to Sam Made “The Swindle in the Swamp” an Instant Classic , Original Author 12:59pm, November 23

The Florida State Seminoles and Florida Gators simply do not like each other. It's part of what makes the Sunshine…
A Monster Hit So Hard it Caused Internal Bleeding ACC A Monster Hit So Hard it Caused Internal Bleeding , Staff Writer 5:46pm, November 9

The Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes hate each other. That's just a matter of fact. The two in-state colleges…
Roberto Aguayo Was College Football’s Best Kicker, But Where Is He Now? Florida State Roberto Aguayo Was College Football’s Best Kicker, But Where Is He Now? , Staff Writer 11:31am, November 6

There's no disputing Roberto Aguayo's college football kicking abilities. While playing for the Florida State Seminoles, he became the most…
Deion Sanders Got Scared Silly By This Forgotten Snake Prank Florida State Deion Sanders Got Scared Silly By This Forgotten Snake Prank , Staff Writer 4:37pm, November 5

On the field, Deion Sanders wasn't scared of anybody. Backing down was never an option for the former Florida State…
DeAndre Hopkins’ Mom Survived a Violent Acid Attack, And Became His Inspiration Clemson DeAndre Hopkins’ Mom Survived a Violent Acid Attack, And Became His Inspiration , The League 2:14pm, November 4

DeAndre Hopkins has ranked among the upper echelon of NFL wide receivers since breaking out with the Houston Texans as…
FSU’s Sealed Locker Tradition Was Reserved For the Best of the Best ACC FSU’s Sealed Locker Tradition Was Reserved For the Best of the Best , Staff Writer 12:14pm, November 3

Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. The iconic line from "The Sandlot" inspired Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez to hop…
Hilarious Prank Scares Football Players Out of Their Shoes College Football Hilarious Prank Scares Football Players Out of Their Shoes , 1:52pm, October 30

Man, is there really anything better than perfectly executing a classic Halloween prank? I remember one year when my dad…
Burt Reynolds Did More Than Play for FSU. He Changed the Uniforms. Florida State Burt Reynolds Did More Than Play for FSU. He Changed the Uniforms. , 10:34am, October 21

He may be known more for his career as a box office-busting movie star, but Burt Reynolds will always be…
Who Was Doak Campbell? Explaining FSU’s Controversial Stadium Namesake Florida State Who Was Doak Campbell? Explaining FSU’s Controversial Stadium Namesake , Staff Writer 12:09pm, October 12

If you know anything about the Florida State Seminoles football team, you know the only place to be for home…
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The First Lambeau Leap Was Done by an Unlikely Player Florida State The First Lambeau Leap Was Done by an Unlikely Player , 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…
Dabo Swinney Married His Elementary School Sweetheart Clemson Dabo Swinney Married His Elementary School Sweetheart , Original Author 11:19am, December 29

When it comes to college football, the Clemson Tigers are the cream of the crop. Head coach Dabo Swinney consistently…
Why Florida State Can Keep Using Chief Osceola & Renegade as Symbols Florida State Why Florida State Can Keep Using Chief Osceola & Renegade as Symbols , 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…
Jameis Winston’s Crab Legs “Theft” Will Always Be Bizarre ACC Jameis Winston’s Crab Legs “Theft” Will Always Be Bizarre , The League 3:58pm, December 9

One of the weirdest stories in college football over the last decade was the case of former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston…
FSU Still Owns the Longest Bowl Streak in NCAA History Florida State FSU Still Owns the Longest Bowl Streak in NCAA History , The League 6:01pm, December 30

After 36 consecutive seasons ending with a bowl game, the Florida State Seminoles finished their 2018 season with a 5-7…