The ACC Spring Meetings are underway in Florida, and as college athletics continues to evolve, there's plenty on the table for discussion. Football coaches and athletic directors are largely in favor of expanding the College Football Playoff to a 24-team format, but the key sticking point remains how automatic bids would work. Currently, three of the four Power Four conferences support the expansion, with the SEC as the lone holdout. While nothing will change for the 2026-27 season, the momentum suggests a 24-team CFP is on the horizon.

Beyond playoff expansion, spring practice is also set for a shakeup. ACC coaches received a proposal that would allow them to spread 21 practices across several months, giving them the flexibility to hold drills in June and run OTA-style sessions in July. This change would be a game-changer, especially for integrating incoming freshmen earlier in the summer. It also gives spring enrollees more time in the weight room before hitting the field. As for spring games, coaches aren't big fans of the traditional format, so expect some creative alternatives—like open practices followed by meet-and-greets—to become more common.

In quarterback news, Syracuse head coach Fran Brown is generating buzz with his praise for Malachi Nelson, who appears to be the third-string QB for the Orange. While it's easy to dismiss this as coach speak, Brown's excitement seems genuine. He's also counting on Steve Angeli to be healthy and ready, but with Nelson and Kennesaw State transfer Amari Odom in the mix, Brown feels better prepared for whatever challenges arise. Keep an eye on this QB depth chart as fall camp approaches—Syracuse might have more firepower under center than expected.