ACC releases statement for fans to watch games amid Spectrum, ESPN stalemate
As Disney and Spectrum continue to be at odds, the ACC has released a statement encouraging fans to still find a way to watch ACC games this weekend.
A day after the SEC released a statement about Spectrum, the ACC has done the same.
Charter, the parent company of Spectrum, is currently not carrying ESPN programming while the negotiations remain ongoing, leaving customers without a way to access some of their favorite teams’ games.
The statement from the ACC reads as follows:
“Spectrum subscribers do not have access to ACC content on the ESPN family of networks, including the ACC Network. As negotiations continue between Disney Entertainment and Charter Communications, ACC competition and programming is available on all other major TV providers and streaming services, including DIRECTV, DISH, Sling TV, Hulu, YouTube TV, FuboTV and others.
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ACC Power Rankings updated after Week 1
As for on the field, the ACC had an impressive Week 1. Afterwards, On3 released its updated ACC power rankings. Here they are:
It’s no surprise that Florida State is No. 1. The Seminoles dominated LSU in the second half and made a statement in the process.
Another ACC team that had success against an SEC opponent in Week 1 was North Carolina. The Tar Heels beat South Carolina by two touchdowns in Charlotte behind Drake Maye and a strong defensive performance.
The Blue Devils took care of business against a Clemson program that has won seven of the past eight ACC titles. It was an impressive performance by Riley Leonard and company.
The Tigers had chances but didn’t take advantage of them against the Blue Devils. Clemson very well could be a contender to win the ACC by the time the season is over, but the Tigers struggled in all three phases in their opener against Duke.
Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes got off to a strong start with an impressive showing against Miami (Ohio).
It was a tale of two halves for Jeff Brohm‘s club, which struggled against Georgia Tech in the first half, before grabbing control in the second half.
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The Hokies really struggled in Brent Pry‘s first season but appeared much improved in Week 1 against Old Dominion.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Wolfpack opened the season with a win at UConn. Up next, NC State hosts Notre Dame in what should be a fun matchup.
The Panthers did exactly what they were supposed to do against Wofford, controlling the game from start to finish.
This is a new-look team with Sam Hartman and some other talented players gone, but the Demon Deacons got off to a nice start with a win over an overmatched Elon team.
The Orange looked good with a 65-0 win over Colgate. The team set a school record with 677 yards on offense. It was also the Orange’s most points since Nov. 28, 1998.
The Yellow Jackets had plenty of chances to upset Louisville but a poor second half proved to be costly against the Cardinals.
Tony Elliott’s squad hung around against Tennessee for a while, before the Vols pulled away. Tennessee simply had too much talent for the Cavaliers to compete with.
It was an ugly loss for Boston College as the Eagles opened the season with a loss to Northern Illinois. The Eagles will need to improve drastically before ACC play.