ACC Secures Stability as College Football Changes

College football is undergoing major change as the House v. NCAA settlement ends amateurism, allowing schools to pay athletes up to $20.5 million annually. The ACC has secured stability until at least 2030 through a legal resolution with Clemson and Florida State. Bill Belichick has joined UNC as a coach, introducing new dynamics for the program. The Big 12 enters the 2025 season with no clear favorite and widespread uncertainty in preseason projections. Utah faces a tough schedule that could define its status, and West Virginia is overhauling its roster under new head coach Rich Rodriguez. As financial and competitive structures shift, the future of college football remains uncertain.