ACC moves toward vote to bring in Pac-12 refugees Cal, Stanford

Cal and Stanford have gained traction toward receiving invitations to join the ACC, league sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed with the Chronicle on Monday morning after ESPN reported this latest development.

A decision on the Bears and Cardinal, as well as SMU, is expected in the next couple of days. Though details are being worked out, those three schools appear closer than ever to joining the ACC in all sports the league offers for the 2024-25 academic year.

Many discussions have centered on the biggest question facing Cal, Stanford and SMU: how the new money they bring in would be distributed. With the Mustangs expected to forgo TV revenue for seven years, and the Bears and Cardinal likely to join while receiving 30% shares, the ACC would have a pool of more than $40 million that can be divided among member schools.

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For Cal, Stanford and SMU to receive invites, one of the four ACC teams that voted against expansion in an Aug. 9 straw poll — Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina and North Carolina State — must change its vote. There is growing optimism that the Bears, Cardinal and Mustangs will get the necessary support.

LINK (paywall): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/acc-move-towards-voting-bring-cal-stanford-18334183.php