Three Teams That Can Win the ACC Championship
Summary
The article discusses three college football teams—Miami, SMU, and Clemson—that have a chance to win the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship this season. It describes recent performances and key players for each team as they prepare for the upcoming college football season.Key Facts
- Miami was the best team in the ACC last season but did not reach the ACC championship game due to unusual tiebreaker rules.
- Miami made it to the College Football Playoff (CFP) final but lost to Indiana.
- Miami replaced quarterback Carson Beck with transfer Darian Mensah from Duke and added wide receiver Cooper Barkate.
- SMU appeared in the ACC championship and the CFP in 2024 but had a 9-4 record in 2025; quarterback Kevin Jennings is a key player.
- Clemson had a 7-6 season despite losing nine players in the 2026 NFL Draft and will have a new quarterback this year.
- Clemson faces a relatively easier ACC schedule, with their biggest games at home against Miami and Virginia Tech.
- Louisville and Virginia Tech are mentioned as possible surprise teams ("darkhorses") this season.
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