Miami dominates Pitt to keep ACC title game, College Football Playoff dreams alive

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The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes secured a decisive 38-7 victory over the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers, boosting their record to 10-2 and keeping their ACC title and College Football Playoff hopes alive. Miami's quarterback, Carson Beck, led the team with three touchdown passes, completing 23 of 29 attempts for 267 yards, despite one interception. Malachi Toney contributed with a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.
The Hurricanes' victory places them at 6-2 in conference play, matching Pitt's record, but Miami's path to the ACC title game remains uncertain. They require several scenarios to unfold, such as losses by Virginia, SMU, and Duke, or results from the N.C. State–North Carolina game affecting standings. An at-large CFP bid is also possible if teams like Alabama and BYU lose.
The Ohio State Buckeyes aided Miami's playoff aspirations by defeating Michigan, potentially removing the Wolverines from CFP contention. Miami's
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