ALTOONA, Pa. -- Let's start with the good news: If Pitt has a great season, like it did in 2021, then the division discussion below probably wouldn't matter all that much. Because a great season -- such as 7-1 in ACC play -- would pretty much ensure the Panthers a berth in the conference championship game most years.
However ...
When the ACC does do away with divisions, which seems inevitable after NCAA rules changes passed this week regarding conference title games, it seems pretty clear that Pitt's path to future ACC championship games will get tougher.