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With a big upset win vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Pitt Panthers have set themselves up for a potential ACC championship berth.
In this scenario, Georgia Tech (7-1 in ACC) locks in berth as first-place team, awaits Virginia or who wins tiebreaker. In this scenario, Virginia (7-1) locks in berth as first-place team; Georgia Tech or Pitt or SMU for second.
Eventually, we'll get to the ACC Championship Game, but who knows how many twists, turns and tiebreakers still stand between us and Charlotte at this point. We'
With a chance to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship game, Georgia Tech came out flat, fell behind 28-0, and could not catch up vs Pittsburgh. The Yellow Jack
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey and Ross Dellenger discuss the multiple scenarios for the ACC Championship title game. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,
The Group of Five is no cakewalk either. Tulane and Navy can reach the American title game by winning out but North Texas can get in if it wins and Navy loses to either Memphis or Army. Tulane was the only Group of Five team in the committee's last rankings, so James Madison needs the Green Wave to lose in order to have a shot at the CFP.
Under the leadership of Pat Narduzzi, Pitt has achieved 52 ACC wins since 2015, ranking third in the conference behind Clemson and Miami. The Panthers on Saturday beat No.16 Georgia Tech 42–28, completing a perfect 4–0 record in ACC road play this season.
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Pittsburgh’s upset win sends ACC Championship race into turmoil
Pittsburgh’s stunning 42–28 upset over No. 16 Georgia Tech on Saturday didn’t just shake up the ACC standings, it pushed the conference closer to a nightmare College Football Playoff scenario in which the league could be left without a representative entirely.