Atlantic Coast Conference
Coverage of Atlantic Coast Conference in the Nexus archive.
- Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC’s 7th in a row
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the College World Series finals to secure its first national championship since 1994 and the Southeastern Conference’s seventh consecutive title. The Sooners overcame a weak regular season and early tournament struggles, with Kyle Branch driving in six runs and LJ Mercurius delivering a clutch bullpen performance.
- College football leaders weigh 16- or 24-team playoff, but need time to sort out revenue details
College football leaders are considering expanding the playoff to 16 or 24 teams but require more time to resolve revenue and scheduling details. Discussions involve commissioners and focus on impacts to venues, conference title games, and potential market value for additional games. A decision is pending further analysis ahead of a September meeting.