Breaking news: Clemson will play SMU for the ACC Championship

December 1, 2024

Clemson will face SMU on Saturday in Charlotte for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Not finished yet.

Saturday’s disappointment in Death Valley left a playoff hope still alive thanks to action in another northern region of the state later in the day.

Syracuse defeated No. 6 Miami 42-38 on Saturday night at the JMA Wireless Dome, sending the Tigers (9-3, 7-1) to next Saturday’s ACC Championship Game, where they will face conference-undefeated SMU (No. 11). -1, 8). -0).

The winner will likely play in the College Football Playoff, although due to the Tigers’ 17-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday, Clemson is not guaranteed a bye and may have to travel to the first round of the CFP. to be one of the top four conference champions for a bye). The next CFP rankings will be released on Tuesday.

The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on ABC.

The league’s new teammates have never played on the gridiron.

SMU was picked to finish seventh in the preseason, while the Tigers were set to finish second behind Florida State.

It will be the Tigers’ 10th appearance in the ACC Championship Game.