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Atlantic Coast Conference

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent collegiate athletic conference in the United States. Comprising sixteen member universities, the ACC football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.

The ACC’s membership spans from Boston College in the northeast to the University of Miami in the south, including prestigious institutions such as Duke, Clemson, Florida State, and Notre Dame. Recent additions to the conference include the University of Louisville and Southern Methodist University (SMU), further expanding the ACC’s geographic footprint and competitive landscape. Known for its strong academic and athletic balance, the ACC continues to be a powerhouse in collegiate sports across the eastern United States.