ACC updates tiebreaker rules for football championship game
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The ACC has introduced a new tiebreaker policy for its football championship game. Commissioner Jim Phillips emphasized that this adjustment aims to ensure the league features its two best teams. The announcement was made on July 15, 2026, with the rule designed to enhance the competitive integrity of the conference's title game. Further details about the implementation of the new policy have yet to be disclosed.
- •ACC announces new tiebreaker policy for football championship.
- •Commissioner Jim Phillips highlights focus on best teams.
- •Policy designed to improve competitive integrity.
- •Announcement made on July 15, 2026.
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"The ACC has a new tiebreaker policy for its football championship game in a move that commissioner Jim Phillips said allows the league to feature its two best teams.
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