[]_[]nique
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For what it's worth, somebody thinks favorably of us. Can't say we wouldn't love to be in that position.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...l-picks/ar-AAtFwEW?li=BBgET5V&ocid=spartandhp
3. ACC
Undefeated: Miami
One loss: Clemson, N.C. State, Virginia, Virginia Tech
After last-minute heroics each of the past two games against Florida State and Georgia Tech, 5-0 Miami stands alone as the ACC's only undefeated team. In its quest for its first-ever ACC Coastal title, Miami has some tough games left -- headlined by Virginia Tech and Notre Dame -- but it's only road trips are to UNC and Pitt. The schedule sets up favorably, and the Hurricanes rank eighth in yards per play on offense and 22nd on defense. The ACC's other obvious contender is defending national champion Clemson. Yes, the Tigers lost to Syracuse, but they're talented enough to bounce back and run the table, although their remaining schedule includes tricky games against Georgia Tech, N.C. State, Florida State and South Carolina.
N.C. State would have to beat Notre Dame and Clemson in back-to-back weeks coming up, Virginia Tech would have to beat Miami and Georgia Tech on the road in back-to-back weeks and, well, Virginia isn't a realistic contender. Both N.C. State and Virginia Tech are clear contenders in their respective divisions, but it's also not hard to envision a scenario in which Miami and Clemson meet in the ACC title game in what amounts to a playoff play-in game.
Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1): No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Miami
The Crimson Tide and Hurricanes haven't met since the 1993 Sugar Bowl, which decided the national championship. Alabama won 34-13. The prediction here is that Alabama runs the table and enters the playoff with a perfect 13-0 record, the No. 1 ranking and an SEC championship. The other prediction is murkier: Miami is awfully close to being 3-2 rather than 5-0, and although its remaining schedule is favorable, there are several potential losses. Still, this is a talented defense with enough weapons on offense, and if it can get to the ACC title game, neither Clemson nor N.C. State is unbeatable.
Of course, if Miami did get here, Alabama would probably win by four touchdowns, because that's what Alabama does.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...l-picks/ar-AAtFwEW?li=BBgET5V&ocid=spartandhp
3. ACC
Undefeated: Miami
One loss: Clemson, N.C. State, Virginia, Virginia Tech
After last-minute heroics each of the past two games against Florida State and Georgia Tech, 5-0 Miami stands alone as the ACC's only undefeated team. In its quest for its first-ever ACC Coastal title, Miami has some tough games left -- headlined by Virginia Tech and Notre Dame -- but it's only road trips are to UNC and Pitt. The schedule sets up favorably, and the Hurricanes rank eighth in yards per play on offense and 22nd on defense. The ACC's other obvious contender is defending national champion Clemson. Yes, the Tigers lost to Syracuse, but they're talented enough to bounce back and run the table, although their remaining schedule includes tricky games against Georgia Tech, N.C. State, Florida State and South Carolina.
N.C. State would have to beat Notre Dame and Clemson in back-to-back weeks coming up, Virginia Tech would have to beat Miami and Georgia Tech on the road in back-to-back weeks and, well, Virginia isn't a realistic contender. Both N.C. State and Virginia Tech are clear contenders in their respective divisions, but it's also not hard to envision a scenario in which Miami and Clemson meet in the ACC title game in what amounts to a playoff play-in game.
Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1): No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Miami
The Crimson Tide and Hurricanes haven't met since the 1993 Sugar Bowl, which decided the national championship. Alabama won 34-13. The prediction here is that Alabama runs the table and enters the playoff with a perfect 13-0 record, the No. 1 ranking and an SEC championship. The other prediction is murkier: Miami is awfully close to being 3-2 rather than 5-0, and although its remaining schedule is favorable, there are several potential losses. Still, this is a talented defense with enough weapons on offense, and if it can get to the ACC title game, neither Clemson nor N.C. State is unbeatable.
Of course, if Miami did get here, Alabama would probably win by four touchdowns, because that's what Alabama does.