Its a P2 invitational. This shouldn't be new to anyone and it will only get worse as things evolve. Even once they announce the 24 team format in next few months. This is why Miami getting out of the ACC is so paramount. Hopefully this puts to bed all the brain dead "we should stay in the ACC because we have such an easy path to playoffs" argument. The ACC's seat at the table is not guaranteed in the future and as the format continues to evolve. They will always technically have a way to make it to avoid antitrust but not equal access.