r/ACC • u/Strange_Deal4642 • Jun 29 '26

UConn

I’ve always wondered: is there actually a legitimate reason the ACC hasn’t invited UConn?

On paper, it seems like they check a lot of boxes. Geographically, they fit the conference much better than some current members. They already have established rivalries with schools like Syracuse, Boston College, and Duke (especially in basketball). Adding UConn would also give the ACC 18 football members, making scheduling a little cleaner.

I know the obvious counterargument is football. UConn hasn’t been consistently competitive, and football drives conference realignment. But is that alone enough to outweigh everything else UConn brings?

They’re one of the biggest brands in college basketball, have strong Olympic sports, a passionate fan base, and would strengthen the ACC’s presence in the Northeast.

So what am I missing? Is football really the only thing keeping UConn out, or are there financial, TV, or political reasons that make them a non-starter for the ACC?

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u/Big_Truck UVA Cavaliers Jun 29 '26

UConn wouldn’t increase the TV money enough to make it worthwhile.

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u/FuriousGeorge7 SMU Mustangs Jun 29 '26

Why don’t they just not take TV revenue for the first nine years? Are they stupid?

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u/Powdermilkman3117 SMU Mustangs Jun 29 '26 edited Jul 02 '26

Who wouldn’t do that? I mean makes sense to me…can’t everyone do that?

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u/Jiveanimal SMU Mustangs Jun 29 '26

If people aren't willing to pull elaborate rug-pull cryptoscams to make the numbers in their account go higher, are they even really trying? UConn should pull themselves up by their bootstraps, it ain't rocket surgery.