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Notre Dame’s uneasy alliance with the ACC takes center stage as conference independence, playoff access, and media drama ignite heated debate. Can the Fighting Irish continue to have their cake and eat it too, or will shifting playoff rules and conference expectations finally force a commitment? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down Jim Phillips’ latest stance, dissect the ACC’s new tiebreaker controversy after Duke’s wild season, and question if Notre Dame or the ACC benefits more from their unique partnership.Conference realignment rumors, expansion talk, and looming threats to the ACC’s future stir the pot. Will programs like Florida State bolt when buyout costs drop? Are G6 contenders like Tulane or Memphis really worth adding, or is uncontrolled growth cancerous for college football? Lively banter, hard-hitting stats, and tough questions drive this analysis of the ACC’s challenges, playoff shake-ups, and what’s next for one of college sports’ most complex relationships.Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official
