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ACC Analysis
ACC title race
The race right now
| # | Team | Conf | GB | Left | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Miami HurricanesMiami | 3-0 | 0 | 6 | 5-0 |
| 2 |  Pittsburgh PanthersPittsburgh | 2-0 | 0 | 7 | 5-0 |
| 3 |  Duke Blue DevilsDuke | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8 | 4-0 |
| 4 |  Wake Forest Demon DeaconsWake Forest | 2-1 | 0.5 | 6 | 4-1 |
| 5 |  SMU MustangsSMU | 2-1 | 0.5 | 6 | 4-1 |
| 6 |  Clemson TigersClemson | 2-1 | 0.5 | 6 | 3-2 |
| 7 |  Florida State SeminolesFlorida State | 1-1 | 1 | 7 | 3-2 |
| 8 |  Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 7 | 4-1 |
| 9 |  Virginia CavaliersVirginia | 1-1 | 1 | 7 | 3-2 |
| 10 |  California Golden BearsCalifornia | 1-1 | 1 | 7 | 2-3 |
| 11 |  NC State WolfpackNC State | 1-1 | 1 | 7 | 3-2 |
| 12 |  Louisville CardinalsLouisville | 1-2 | 1.5 | 6 | 2-3 |
| 13 |  Stanford CardinalStanford | 1-3 | 2 | 5 | 2-3 |
| 14 |  North Carolina Tar HeelsNorth Carolina | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8 | 2-2 |
| 15 |  Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsGeorgia Tech | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8 | 1-3 |
| 16 |  Syracuse OrangeSyracuse | 0-2 | 2 | 7 | 2-2 |
| 17 |  Boston College EaglesBoston College | 0-2 | 2 | 7 | 2-3 |
Top two (highlighted) meet in the ACC Championship Game. GB is games back of second place in conference play. "Left" counts remaining conference games of a 9-game slate.
Each team's position
Model it yourself
Set the remaining conference games and see who reaches the title game with the ACC title race calculator, or track the live table on the standings page.
Who is in position for the ACC Championship Game, how far back everyone else is, and how many conference games are left. Updated as the results come in.
Miami Hurricanes leads the ACC at 3-0 in conference play, with Pittsburgh Panthers holding the second title-game spot at 2-0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who leads the ACC right now?
Miami Hurricanes leads the ACC at 3-0 in conference play (5-0 overall). The full race is below.
How is the ACC Championship Game decided?
The top two teams in the final ACC standings meet in the ACC Championship Game in December. Ties in the standings are broken by the conference's tiebreaker procedure, which starts with head-to-head results.
Does the ACC champion make the College Football Playoff?
The ACC champion is in the running for a College Football Playoff spot, and the selection committee's rankings decide the field.