How Virginia, SMU, Pitt, Miami, Georgia Tech, and Duke Can Reach the ACC Championship Game in 2024
The ACC football standings are highly competitive, with six teams—Virginia, SMU, Pitt, Miami, Georgia Tech, and Duke—still vying for a spot in the conference championship game at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium. The race will be decided after Week 14, with Miami currently favored based on the latest CFP rankings, but multiple scenarios could alter the outcome. Virginia (9-2, 6-1 ACC) has the simplest path, needing only a win over Virginia Tech to secure a spot. They could also qualify with a Pitt loss to Miami. SMU (8-3, 6-1 ACC) can reach the final by defeating Cal, with additional possibilities if Cal beats SMU or if Miami beats Pitt. Pitt (8-3, 6-1 ACC) must beat Miami and then hope either SMU or Virginia loses. Georgia Tech (9-2, 6-2 ACC) can qualify if Virginia and SMU lose, thanks to head-to-head tiebreakers involving Wake Forest. Miami (9-2, 5-2 ACC) remains in contention but needs to beat Pitt and have other results go their way, such as Duke losing to Wake Forest, SMU losing to Cal, or Virginia losing to Virginia Tech. Duke (6-5, 5-2 ACC) could also make it with a win over Wake Forest and favorable results from other games, especially if SMU and Pitt lose. The ACC tiebreaker rules will determine the final team if standings are tied, with specific procedures for two-team and multi-team ties. The upcoming Week 14 games will be critical in shaping the conference’s championship matchup.
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