It’s the final week of the regular season, and there’s a lot on the line!
The ACC is down to its final week of the regular season. SMU is waiting for either the Miami Hurricanes or Clemson Tigers to face them for the ACC Championship next Saturday night in Charlotte. Besides that, there are several conference and non-conference rivalry games on the slate. Come on Miami! Beat Syracuse!
Let’s do some rooting.
Stanford @ San Jose State – 11/29 at 4:00 PM EST, TV – CBS
The Cardinal lost to their arch-rival Cal last weekend. I guess there wasn’t a way for them to play this weekend. Whatever. At least Stanford can get a win to close out their first season in the ACC. I wonder how many Stanford fans will be at Hard Rock for the Miami game next year. A couple dozen? Maybe. Let’s go San Jose State.
Georgia Tech @ #7 Georgia – 11/29 at 7:30 PM EST, TV – ABC
The Yellow Jackets better be ready for all they can handle tomorrow night. I think Kirby Smart is going to have his Bulldogs ready to go in their pre-SEC Championship Game matchup. I see Georgia getting a lot of hate compared to other teams. I think they have a solid resume compared to other CFP hopefuls. Plus, I’m not scared of Carson Beck in the least. Let them in! Still, it would be hilarious to see yet another SEC team go down. Let’s go Georgia Tech.
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#15 South Carolina @ #12 Clemson – 11/30 at 12:00 PM EST, TV – ESPN
This is a “loser leaves town” matchup for this year’s CFP. If South Carolina wins, they have another impressive win and can make their case for an at-large bid. If Clemson wins, they have another impressive win and can make their case for an at-large bid. These teams are almost mirror images of each other. For Miami’s sake, it’s an easy choice for me. Let’s go South Carolina.
Duke @ Wake Forest – 11/30 at 12:00 PM EST, TV – ACC Network
Duke’s three losses are to Georgia Tech, Miami, and SMU. Not bad. Not bad at all. Manny Diaz’s squad has been solid all-season long. Wake Forest’s offense doesn’t deal well with pressure, and applying pressure is exactly what Diaz thrives on as a defensive coach. I see a 9-3 record with a decent bowl game in their future. Let’s go Duke.
Louisville @ Kentucky – 11/30 at 12:00 PM EST, TV – SEC Network
The Cardinals whooped up on Pitt last weekend. Kentucky has lost five SEC games in a row since they’re upset over Ole Miss. I think Jeff Brohm’s squad sends a message to their in-state rival with a beatdown this weekend. I wonder who will be Louisville’s QB next season? Let’s go Louisville.
Pittsburgh @ Boston College – 11/30 at 3:00 PM EST, TV – CW
BC bounced back with a nice win over UNC last weekend. Bill O’Brien has his team humming again, and at the perfect time. It’s always nice to play good in November. Your team feels good, they practice hard before the bowl game, and they have something to build off of going into the following season. Meanwhile, I don’t like Pitt and want them to lose. Let’s go Boston College.
Cal @ #9 SMU – 11/30 at 3:30 PM EST, TV – ESPN2
Could this be a tricky matchup for Rhett Lashlee’s squad? Maybe, but I don’t think so. Cal can be pesky, but the Mustangs are going to be focused on the task at hand: finishing as the only undefeated team in ACC play. Beyond that, I would like to see both SMU and Miami make the CFP, assuming the Canes beat Syracuse and get to play the Mustangs in Charlotte next weekend. Let’s go SMU.
NC State @ UNC – 11/30 at 3:30 PM EST, TV – ACC Network
Whoever wins this game will feel so much better about themselves heading into next season. The Wolfpack have a young, dynamic QB who will have an entire offseason to get better. The Tar Heels overcame a four-game losing streak to right the ship offensively. I don’t really care who wins to be completely honest. It is frustrating that UNC has had Miami’s number the past few seasons. Update: UNC fired coach Mack Brown, so they’ll be looking for a new direction in 2025. Let’s go NC State.
Florida @ FSU – 11/30 at 7:00 PM EST, TV – ESPN2
If it were up to Florida State fans (and possibly their coaching staff and some of the players), I think they would love to just end the season and get ready for 2025. The Gators are playing their best ball right now. Their young QB DJ Lagway looks like he might just be the best young QB in college football. I don’t think the Seminoles want any part of that. Let’s go Florida.
Virginia @ Virginia Tech – 11/30 at 8:00 PM EST, TV – ACC Network
I mentioned it in my ACC Power Rankings, but the Hokies losing their last game of the season to their rival, while missing out on a bowl game after having legit expectations this season would be the worst way to end the year. I am here for it and would love to see it. Let’s go Virginia.
See you soon for bowl matchups!