One of the most convoluted conference championship races has gained some much-needed clarity.
No. 17 Virginia (10-2, 7-1 in ACC play) downed rival Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday, Nov. 29, clinching a berth in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a remarkable turnaround for Tony Elliott, whose first winning record in four seasons in Charlottesville coincides with a trip to the ACC championship — and a potential College Football Playoff berth.
And, following Southern Methodist’s 38-35 loss at Cal, it will be five-loss Duke (6-2 in ACC play) that makes the ACC championship.
Here’s what to know:
Who’s in ACC championship game?
Virginia has clinched a berth in the ACC championship game following the Cavaliers’ Week 14 win vs. rival Virginia Tech. The team that could most simply join Virginia in Charlotte, North Carolina is SMU, which was similarly in a ‘win-and-in’ situation vs. California.
Following the Mustangs’ loss to the Golden Bears, however, Duke (7-5, 6-2 in ACC play) will make the ACC title game by virtue of its 49-32 win over Wake Forest earlier on Nov. 29. The Blue Devils needed to beat the Demon Deacons, plus hope for a Miami win over Pitt and Cal win over SMU.
With that, the ACC title game is set.
ACC championship game how to watch
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
The ACC championship game will air nationally on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Stream ACC championship live with Fubo (free trial)
When is ACC championship game?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
The ACC championship game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.