Sources: SMU's move to ACC all but official

The resurrection of SMU football is nearly complete as sources confirm to Dave Campbell’s that the Mustangs will be announced officially as a new member of the ACC after a vote passed by existing members to add three new programs. SMU is joining the ACC alongside Cal and Stanford. The Mustangs currently play in the AAC, which lost powers Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF to the Big 12 prior to the 2023 season. The Mustangs are now securely in a Power Four Conference as the Pac-12 fades into memory. 

SMU is reportedly willing to forego media rights revenue for seven years to join the conference with the knowledge that powerful donors can make up the lost money through donations. The Mustangs also hope playing in a bigger conference results in more tickets sold, which would also offset any loss of revenue.