The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is one of the major college football conferences in the United States. The ACC championship game is played annually by the teams that win their respective divisions. This year, Clemson is the favorite to win the ACC Championship, and they will face off against an opponent to be determined in the title game.
What is the ACC Championship?
The ACC Championship is a football game played every year between the two teams that win their respective divisions of the ACC. The winner of the ACC Championship game earns a spot in the College Football Playoff, which is the most prestigious post-season tournament in college football.
Who is Clemson?
Clemson is a university located in Clemson, South Carolina. It is a highly successful football program, and they have been a dominant force in the ACC since the early 2000s. The Tigers have won five of the last seven ACC Championships and are the reigning national champions.
Clemson’s Path to the ACC Championship
This year, Clemson will be looking to win the ACC Championship for the sixth time in eight years. To do so, they must first win the Atlantic Division. Clemson is currently undefeated in conference play and has already clinched their division title.
Who Will Clemson Play for ACC Championship?
The opponent that Clemson will face in the ACC Championship game is yet to be determined. It will either be the winner of the Coastal Division or a team that finishes with a better record than all of the Coastal Division teams.
The Coastal Division Race
The Coastal Division of the ACC is wide open this year, with several teams in contention for the division title. The teams in contention for the division title are:
- Virginia Tech
- Pittsburgh
- Miami
- Georgia Tech
- North Carolina
- Duke
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has the best record in the division at 7-2 and has already beaten Pittsburgh, Miami, and Georgia Tech this season. They have the inside track to win the division, but they still have tough games remaining against North Carolina and Virginia.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 6-3 on the season and has already beaten Miami and Georgia Tech. They face off against Virginia Tech this weekend in a game that could decide the division title.
Miami
Miami is 5-4 on the season and has already beaten Georgia Tech. They still have games remaining against Florida State and Duke, and they could still win the division with a strong finish.
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 4-5 on the season and has already lost to Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, and Miami. They still have games remaining against North Carolina and Georgia, and they could still win the division with a strong finish.
North Carolina
North Carolina is 4-5 on the season and has already lost to Virginia Tech and Miami. They still have games remaining against Georgia Tech and NC State, and they could still win the division with a strong finish.
Duke
Duke is 4-5 on the season and has already lost to Pittsburgh and Miami. They still have games remaining against North Carolina and Miami, and they could still win the division with a strong finish.
Conclusion
Clemson is the favorite to win the ACC Championship this year, and they will face off against an opponent to be determined in the title game. The Coastal Division is wide open this year, with several teams in contention for the division title. Virginia Tech has the best record in the division at 7-2 and has the inside track to win the division, but Pittsburgh, Miami, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Duke all still have a chance to win the division and face off against Clemson in the ACC Championship.
References
Sabol, M. (2020, November 25). ACC Championship: Who Will Clemson Play for the Title? Retrieved from bleacherreport.com/articles/2908223-acc-championship-who-will-clemson-play-for-the-title
ACC Football Standings. (2020, November 26). Retrieved from theacc.com/standings.html?sport=football&school=