North Carolina Reportedly Exploring ACC Departure for Move to New Power 4 Conference

North Carolina reportedly exploring ACC departure for move to new Power 4 conference

It has been reported that North Carolina is believed to be seeking a departure from the ACC, the conference they have long called home, with eyes on calling the SEC their new conference.

Report: North Carolina Among Schools 'Exploring Potential Move From ACC to SEC'

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels continue facing stiff competition, more coveted programs looking to join SEC.

North Carolina reportedly exploring potential move from ACC to SEC - Nation of Blue

North Carolina is reportedly exploring a potential move from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the Southeastern Conference. According to a report by Inside Carolina, the Tar Heels are very interested in leaving the ACC for greener pastures in the SEC. Here is an excerpt: Meanwhile, as the Big Ten and SEC have expanded to grow more powerful — the Big Ten gobbling up Oregon, Southern Cal, UCLA and Washington, and the SEC poaching Texas and Oklahoma…

ACC School Reportedly is Attempting to Join the SEC in the 'Near Future'

After the SEC expanded to 16 teams with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma, it sparked numerous rumors around other schools across the country wanting in. A good portion of these schools are current members of the ACC. The proximity of many of these schools make it a natural fit on paper to join the […] The post ACC School Reportedly is Attempting to Join the SEC in the ‘Near Future’ appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

North Carolina is 'aiming' for future SEC move, per report

Another round of conference realignment could be on the horizon. According to a report this week from Inside Carolina, the next team to jump ship could be North Carolina. The report, from Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith, says UNC’s leadership trust of chancellor Lee Roberts and incoming athletic director Steve Newmark are shooting for an SEC invite longterm. As part of settlement between the ACC and some of its top programs, exit fees to leave the…

Report: UNC, Bill Belichick Looking To Leave ACC

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels are reportedly looking to leave the ACC. There's been a lot of conference movement over the past decade-plus. North Carolina has always been seen as a top-tier potential addition for conferences like…