Conference Realignment

Clemson's Bold Move: Suing ACC Over Exit Fees

In a dramatic escalation of the conference realignment saga, Clemson University has taken the bold step of filing a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). This legal maneuver aims to challenge the ACC’s grip on its member institutions, specifically targeting the hefty exit fees and the conference’s claim over media rights. The lawsuit, filed in the Court of Common Pleas in Pickens County, South Carolina, strikes at the heart of the ACC’s measures designed to discourage member schools from departing.