Miami and Clemson vie for final ACC championship spot against SMU

The ACC championship game is set for next week, with the SMU Mustangs already qualified after a win over Virginia. Miami and Clemson are competing for the second spot, with Miami needing a win against Syracuse to secure their place. Miami holds a 10-1 record and is favored to win against Syracuse. If they lose, Clemson, with a 9-2 record, can advance due to their better conference record of 7-1 compared to Miami's potential 6-2. Clemson will not play an ACC opponent this week, so their chances depend solely on Miami's performance. If Miami wins, they will face SMU; if they lose, Clemson will take the spot.