Report: SMU eyeing membership offer from ACC

SMU has reportedly engaged in exploratory discussions with the ACC about joining the conference.

In a bid to incentivize a formal membership offer, the Mustangs told the ACC that they wouldn't require league revenue for the first five to seven years after joining the conference, sources told Action Network's Brett McMurphy.

If SMU heads to the ACC, the school wouldn't earn a full share of league revenue until 2030, McMurphy reports.

The Mustangs have talked with other leagues, such as the Pac-12 and Big 12, in their quest to join a Power 5 conference, according to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger.

The ACC has also discussed possibly adding Stanford and Cal, Dellenger adds. Alongside Washington State and Oregon State, the Cardinal and Golden Bears are among just four teams remaining in the beleaguered Pac-12 following a slew of defections. Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah also received membership consideration from the ACC before the trio opted for the Big 12.

With SMU located in the Dallas area and Stanford and Cal situated in the west, ACC members have shared their concerns about travel, per McMurphy. The two Pac-12 schools could reportedly join the ACC at a reduced share of about 70% of what the conference's schools currently earn.

Notre Dame, a full ACC member in all sports except football, is pushing for the conference to add Stanford and Cal, McMurphy adds.

ACC presidents are reportedly scheduled to meet Wednesday night to discuss potential expansion. The league requires approval from 12 of the 15 presidents to add any new members.