Urban Meyer points to an ACC problem that even Bill Belichick can’t fix
While conversations around the future of college football tend to orbit around the SEC and Big Ten, dubbed the "Power 4", Urban Meyer warns that the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is facing a more profound crisis than most realize.According to Meyer, unless the conference tackles a pivotal financial loophole, even a legendary figure like Bill Belichick won't be able to engineer a turnaround.For years, the ACC has watched its once-elite programs slide. Clemson, FSU, Miami, Virginia Tech and Louisville were once consistent top-10 contenders. But the Clemson of 2025, once riding high with national championships under Dabo Swinney, now grapples to remain competitive. They lost 14 players to the transfer portal during the 2021-2022 offseason. Recruitment rankings have dipped from a No. 3 class in 2020 to No. 23 in 2025, and program momentum has nearly flatlined. As Clemson stagnates, ACC's overall […]
