Miami’s Overtime Defeat to SMU Could Shift Things for Duke

The Duke Blue Devils have significantly improved their chances of reaching the ACC Championship game following their victory over the Clemson Tigers and a key loss by the Miami Hurricanes. Miami's defeat to the SMU Mustangs in overtime, with a final score of 26-20, handed the Hurricanes their second conference loss, effectively pushing them out of serious contention for the ACC title. Duke, benefiting from Miami's setback, now faces fewer competitors as they aim for the top of the ACC standings.

The ACC race features several one-loss teams aiming for an automatic College Football Playoff bid, with the Virginia Cavaliers currently leading the conference with a 5-0 record. Despite Miami's talent and strong defensive record, their path to the championship game is now obstructed, requiring other teams to lose multiple games. SMU's victory not only affects the Hurricanes but also keeps the Mustangs in contention, though they face a challenging game against Louisville in the coming weeks.

Duke's win over Clemson and Miami's falter