Back in August the ACC punted on the whole issue of football schedule requirements. With the agreement with ESPN for the ACC Network, content had to be improved/increased.
The ACC had two proposals for annual scheduling. The 9+1 solution: 9 conference games and 1 game against a Power 5 conference program. Or the 8+2 solution: 8 conference games and 2 games against a Power 5 conference program.
Neither one had a strong majority. Schools like FSU, Clemson, GT and Louisville all favored the 8+2 plan because they have annual non-con, in-state rivalry games with SEC opponents.