Final Take: The ACC is stable, for now.
The ACC dodged disaster, but FSU & Clemson’s path out is now easier than ever.
Will 2026 be the year the exodus begins? Or can the ACC hold things together?
Drop your thoughts 👇 This story is far from over.
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What’s Next for the ACC?
🔹 ESPN deal runs thru 2036, but FSU & Clemson now have options.
🔹 Could Miami, UNC, or UVA be next to explore leaving?
🔹 If FSU & Clemson bolt, does the ACC collapse like the Pac-12?
Is the ACC Dead by 2031?
FSU & Clemson aren’t locked in. By 2031, their exit fee is manageable.
If they get full-share SEC or Big Ten invites, they’re gone.
The ACC avoided collapse for now, but realignment isn’t over.
Exit Fees Drop, which makes it easier to leave the conference
🚪Old exit fee? $700M - nearly impossible.
🚪New exit fee? $165M in 2026, dropping yearly to $75M by 2030.
🚪Schools KEEP media rights.
FSU & Clemson aren’t leaving today, but their exit path is now wide open.
What's with the new revenue model?
💰 60% of TV $ based on viewership/postseason success
💰 40% still split evenly
Winners: FSU, Clemson, Miami, UNC 📈
Losers: Duke, Wake, BC, Syracuse, etc 📉
FSU AD: "All we ever asked for was a chance to compete nationally."
FSU & Clemson settle with the ACC, ending lawsuits in FL, NC & SC.
ACC’s Jim Phillips calls this “the next chapter,” but don’t be fooled—FSU & Clemson now have an easier path out.
🚨 Florida State & Clemson settled their legal battle with the ACC.
It reshaped the league’s financial structure & exit fees.
So did they just win big? Is this the beginning of the end of the ACC? Is realignment more likely now?
Let’s break it all down ⬇️
There were 9 college football teams that were undefeated against the spread in multiple games against ranked teams in 2024:
Mississippi State 5-0
Arizona State 5-0
Kentucky 4-0
Kansas 4-0
Minnesota 4-0
Boston College 3-0
UCLA 3-0
Bowling Green 2-0
New Mexico 2-0
On today's WCE pod:
🏈 Nebraska’s spring game in jeopardy
🏈 Alabama hires Ryan Grubb
🏈 Chip Kelly joins Raiders
🏈 Oklahoma’s Brent Venables takes over defense
🏈 NCAA NIL lawsuit settlement
🔗 winningcureseverything.com/listen
Going live on WCE at 6pm ET today to talk some college football!
Mondays & Thursdays 6pm ET!
🏈 ESPN picks up option for ACC TV deal
🏈 Pac 12 expansion?
🏈 Michigan vs NCAA
🏈 Notre Dame hires DC, biggest attendance drops & more!
📺: youtube.com/live/fYExI1...
Having a conversation with @statsowar... And if you look at the team talent composite, Notre Dame is 9th and Florida St is 13th.
Is that the best ever proof of the importance of team chemistry and leadership in the locker room?
College Basketball Advanced Stats Predictions / Picks for Monday, Jan 27th.
I've been messing with the formulas a bit, making sure the databases are up to date, etc.
I post these for members at bettingcfb.com at night, so the spread / total is the one at opening the night before.
Going live at 6pm ET on @WinningCures to talk College Football!
🏈 AP Top 25 mistakes
🏈 ACC 2025 schedule insights
🏈 Penn State hires Ohio State's DC
🏈 CFP viewership solutions
🏈 Big Ten & SEC meeting in Feb could mean CFP changes?
🔗 youtube.com/live/EHEDRu...
2025 College Football Heisman Trophy Odds, from @BetUS_Official
Which of these players do you think most likely wins the Heisman next season?
National Championship night. Final predictions:
Let's get crazy.
Ohio State 31
Notre Dame 16
Going live at 1pm ET on the @BetUSTV College Football Show with @statsowar & @KyleHunterPicks!
🏈 CFP National Championship Prop Bets, market movement & more for Ohio State vs Notre Dame!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDv...
Here's the 2026 College Football Top 28 to win the National Championship, per @BetUS_Official.
Penn State 9.5
Texas 9.5
North Carolina 7.5
Ohio State 10.5
Georgia 9.5
Michigan 8.5
Just for me to have for later...
FD 2025 College Football Regular Season Opening Win Totals
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Alabama 8.5
Colorado 6.5
Going live at 1pm ET on @BetUSTV College Football Show with @KyleHunterPicks & @statsowar!
Breaking down the CFP National Championship Game!
🏈 Ohio State vs Notre Dame
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q8...
Well... the @ESPNBET contest for @ESPN & @ESPNFantasy has gone well for me thus far.
33-13 against the number. Ranked 10th out of 10,707 people. Regardless of what happens in the championship game... I'll call this a success.
Since hiring Marcus Freeman as head coach, Notre Dame is 8-1 ATS at Neutral Sites.
Also... kinda wild that Notre Dame has played 9 neutral site games in 3 seasons without having a conference championship game.
Weather Report for the College Football Playoff Semifinal Games
Thurs, Jan 9th - Penn St vs Notre Dame in Miami, FL
Fri, Jan 10th - Ohio St vs Texas in Arlington, TX
via @BetUSTV & @KyleHunterPicks
youtu.be/j1fABjp28Mc...
Check out our detailed preview!
🎥 Full breakdown: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZT...
Defense Wins Championships
The Irish defense limits big plays (#2 in explosive plays allowed). If they force Penn State to grind out drives, their aggressive style should shine in the red zone.
Riley Leonard’s Impact
Leonard’s dual-threat ability could challenge Penn State, who hasn't really faced a mobile QB this season.
His rushing success, combined with Notre Dame’s offensive line strength, provides a key edge.
Key to Victory: Start Fast
Notre Dame is 10-4 ATS in the first half this season. Marcus Freeman’s team sets the tone early, which is crucial in a game expected to be played in a “phone booth.”
Field position
Notre Dame ranks #3 in starting field position. Short fields give their offense an edge, even against Penn State's stout defense.