The Clemson Insider · May 17, 2017
Could South Carolina one day be back in the ACC?
With Notre Dame-to-the-ACC rumors cranking up this week (and then brought back to earth in The Insider Report) a classic offseason discussion has been raised to life. What happens when (not “if”) the Fighting Irish join the ACC?
It seems like only a matter of time until this happens, probably later rather than sooner because Notre Dame still has a sweet deal with NBC and the brand equity to be able to pull off independent status. When it does, though, the ACC likely won’t stay at 15 teams. It would go all the way to 16, creating a super-conference.
So where would the ACC turn for its newest member? Here are my top 10 candidates for ACC expansion once Notre Dame comes calling:
West Virginia