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ACC college football playoff contention

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2026-10-28 22:43 UTC → 2026-10-31 20:58 UTC · added ~~removed~~

As the season progresses, several Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams are positioning themselves for the new 12-team College Football Playoff format. Early in the season, Miami held a 95% predicted chance of making the playoffs, while Wake Forest maintained a 29% chance. By Week 8, Miami solidified its top position in conference power rankings following a victory over Pittsburgh. Wake Forest also rose to the number two spot after a bye week. Other notable developments include an offensive surge from SMU and upward movement for Virginia Tech and Duke, while Clemson and North Carolina experienced declines in the rankings. Heading into Week 9 of the 2026 season, Miami remains the unanimous No. 1 ranked team with a 7-0 record. They are scheduled to face North Carolina, a team coached by Bill Belichick, on October 31. Wake Forest, holding the No. 2 spot following a unanimous vote, is set to host Virginia. SMU continues its strong performance, occupying the No. 3 position in the power rankings. Duke has seen further upward momentum, rising four spots in the latest rankings, while North Carolina has dropped three spots.

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