Overview

• Athletic directors are slated to meet Monday in Charlotte to review scheduling models, with no formal vote expected for several weeks.
• Options under discussion include a nine-game league slate with one required Power Four nonconference opponent or an 8+2 format that preserves flexibility for traditional rivals.
• Commissioner Jim Phillips is reported to favor the 9+1 approach that mirrors the SEC structure approved to begin in 2026.
• ESPN polling indicates broad openness to nine conference games, though Clemson and Florida State have expressed reservations about reduced nonconference flexibility.
• Any changes likely would not take effect in 2026, and administrators caution that a longer league slate could limit marquee nonconference matchups.