DESTINY: SMU and Virginia CONTROL ACC Fate with Pitt & Three More Teams LURKING | Who gets in?

Virginia and SMU control their destinies, setting up a high-stakes finish to the ACC football season. Will Pitt, Miami, Georgia Tech, or Duke spoil the favorites and snag a last-minute spot in the ACC Championship? Jackson Holzer breaks down the scenarios, highlighting Virginia’s offensive edge against Virginia Tech and SMU’s strong defensive turnaround ahead of Cal. Rivalry week promises drama—are surprise upsets looming as bowl eligibility and playoff implications hang in the balance? Key matchups include Miami vs. Pitt with College Football Playoff hopes at stake, Georgia Tech’s uphill battle against No. 4 Georgia, and Duke’s home-field advantage over Wake Forest. Jackson Holzer analyzes coaching storylines for Florida State, NC State, and South Carolina, plus Kentucky’s bowl ambitions against struggling Louisville. Get predictions, potential playoff shakeups, and all the ACC rivalry action you need for the season’s decisive weekend.