CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference, in conjunction with SMU, Virginia, and Notre Dame, has announced that SMU will play at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, in 2026. The specific game date and time will be determined at a later date.
 
The Mustangs are playing the Fighting Irish in place of Virginia in order to allow the Cavaliers to agree to a two-game series with West Virginia.

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