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ACC Football Season in Jeopardy If Fewer Than 8 Teams Can Play Amid Pandemic

As the ACC begins football competition Saturday, a full season and playoffs is far from guaranteed, according to documents released by Virginia Tech.

ESPN's Andrea Adelson reported the conference could postpone or cancel its season if at least eight of its 15 member programs are unable to field a team. The news comes as Virginia Tech and Virginia postponed their September 19 game because of "COVID-19 issues."

The ACC, which includes Notre Dame football this season, could also end its season if either the Big 12 or SEC cancel their seasons. All decisions will be made by the ACC board of directors.