The ACC announced their plans for an eleven game season this week that includes ten conference games, one non-conference game, and Notre Dame as a member for 2020 only. There will also be no ACC divisions for this season. All of the conference’s decisions are of course subject to change as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, so it’s uncertain whether any of these decisions will ultimately play out. However, if the season does go forward, I’m interested in how Notre Dame’s schedule strength, and chances of a playoff appearance, change with this conference setup.
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