Brett McMurphy from Action Network reports that the Big Ten and SEC are not interested in adding Florida State and Clemson. On FSU, his sources say it doesn’t make financial sense, those conference are done expanding for now, and they consider Florida State to be a “disruptive partner.” According to the report, the SEC or Big Ten would only add the Seminoles in the event of the ACC completely falling apart, making them free agents.

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs wonder if McMurphy’s sources have reason to not be entirely truthful about the situation. Perhaps they are downplaying FSU as part of a negotiating ploy or dismissing them in order to avoid tampering charges. If the report is fully true, this would be very bad news for the Seminoles. Donno and Gibbs preview the NC State Wolfpack for the upcoming football season. NC State can rely on a solid defense, but people are sleeping on their offense after adding QB Grayson McCall, WR Noah Rogers and RB Jordan Waters.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey was asked at his conference media days if he is monitoring the legal situations with Florida State and Clemson. Sankey shot down the possibility of further expansion, saying his league is at 16 teams today and will be at 16 tomorrow. He added that he does not want to entangle the SEC in any litigation. Is Sankey playing chess, or do we take his words at face value? Multiple reports in recent months have indicated that the SEC is not planning on expanding further after adding Oklahoma and Texas.

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs discuss Sankey’s quote and wonder if it will be Big Ten or bust for the Seminoles and Tigers. The guys preview Miami’s chances to win the ACC this season. The Hurricanes made key additions like quarterback Cam Ward, running back Damien Martinez, and defensive back Meesh Powell. Miami might very well have the best offense in the ACC and the best defensive line. What are the obstacles that could hold Mario Cristobal’s team back this season?

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The reports linking FSU and Clemson to the Big 12 might have legs, afterall. Arizona insider Jason Scheer reported on his X account that, “According to sources, there is an internal belief in the Big 12 that Florida State and Clemson are likely to join the conference within the next year or so.” If the Big 12 can use private equity infusions and creative advertising revenue to pay them significantly more than the ACC, perhaps this could become a viable option.

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs wonder if they were too dismissive last week over the Big 12 buzz. Can they afford to make big moves like this in order to truly compete with the Big Ten and SEC? Donno and Gibbs discuss a recent court victory by Clemson over the ACC and what it means for their dueling lawsuits with the conference. You will not believe how many travel miles the Cal football team will be racking up this season in their inaugural year in the ACC…

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Rumors about Florida State and Clemson leaving the ACC for the Big 12 continue to gain steam. While there is little doubt that the Big 12 has made overtures to the pair, it’s important to remember that they would likely be a third choice landing spot for FSU and Clemson after the Big Ten or SEC. Ross Dellenger, who started the buzz with comments made at Big 12 media days, added the context that he was just hypothesizing. That hasn’t stopped aggregators from taking his comments and running with them. So, are we buying the rumors?

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs explain that they expect FSU and Clemson both to leave, but with the Big Ten as the likely destination. They’d only go to the Big 12 if it becomes clear that the Big Ten and SEC aren’t engaging in further expansion. The guys discuss a minor victory in court for the ACC against Clemson. Donno and Gibbs explain why the ACC is setting up to be a more physical and less finesse football conference this coming season.

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There is new buzz about the Big 12 pursuing Florida State and Clemson. The Seminoles and Tigers are both suing the ACC in an attempt to exit the conference, but most reports have linked them to the Big Ten or SEC. Could the Big 12 swipe them away from the new powers? The origin of this new buzz was an interview with Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Dellenger. Dellenger brought up the Big 12 as a third option for FSU and Clemson, but people have run with the headline with minimal context. Dellenger did say that at this time he is unsure if those schools have a definite landing spot in the Big Ten or SEC.

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the scenarios. Of the Big 12 made a serious push for this expansion, they would likely need to take on debt from Private Equity firms in order to do so. The guys explain why Florida State starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has declined his invitation to appear at the ACC’s Kickoff Media Days. Gibbs and Donno explain what question they plan to ask the commissioner at the Kickoff next week.

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Is Florida State about to receive the documents that will contain the smoking gun that will help them break the ACC’s Grant of Rights? A court order in Florida has asked Leon County Judge John C. Cooper to compel the ACC to hand over an unredacted copy of their TV agreements with ESPN. It’s worth noting that this order was jointly agreed by FSU and the ACC. If Cooper signs it, Florida State will get their copy. For FSU’s lawyers, the hope would be to find language in the agreements to back up their argument that the ACC cannot hold on to FSU’s TV rights (until 2036) after they’ve left the conference. Can FSU find their smoking gun?

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs discuss the significance of this next step. It’s worth noting that Clemson’s lawyers have already obtained an unredacted copy and we are unaware of them finding any loopholes in the language. Donno and Gibbs discuss a recent proposal for the ACC to look into adding Air Force, UNLV and Boise State. Donno and Gibbs strongly feel that if the ACC wants to expand, they should look at Washington State, Oregon State and USF. The guys break down the Athlon Sports predictions for the ACC. Did they get their takes right for the upcoming 2024 football season?

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Are Clemson and Florida State the only clear favorites to win the ACC? According to the ESPN SP+ model, and a conference preview by Bill Connelly, the Seminoles and Tigers combine for over a 51% chance to win the ACC. That leaves the rest of the field under 49%. FSU and Clemson have been the primary powers in recent years, but is this model too dismissive of what feels like a very open ACC? Clemson has big questions on offense while Florida State has a ton of new pieces. It’s worth noting that there are obvious questions elsewhere, too. Miami might have the most talent on paper but there are questions about coaching and newcomers.

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs discuss these conference predictions and Gibbs makes a case as to why Clemson cannot be trusted. Meanwhile, there is growing buzz that FSU could make a formal announcement in the near future that they are leaving the ACC. Donno explains why announcing before August 15th would be significant, although a formal announcement does not change the fact that multiple lawsuits are still moving at a snail’s pace. The guys discuss a “bold prediction” that states Miami and Georgia Tech will eventually join the Big Ten after FSU and Clemson do.

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Is the ACC on course to become another version of the AAC (American Athletic Conference)? That’s what Kelvin Hunt, a writer from FSU blog Chop Chat said this week after the additions of SMU, Cal and Stanford into the conference. Florida State fans are bitter during this period where they are engaged in multiple lawsuits with the ACC in order to break the Grant of Rights and exit the conference once and for all. It’s only a matter of time before Clemson and FSU find a way out. Will the ACC be no better than the AAC once that happens?

Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs react to that hot take and discuss the long term state of the conference. Meanwhile, Clemson seems to have committed an open act of defiance against the ACC. They refused to allow their game against South Carolina to be moved from the Saturday after Thanksgiving to Black Friday. Which ACC team has the most pressure to win big this upcoming football season? Donno and Gibbs agree that Miami is the choice there.

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