Miami football’s loss to Georgia Tech, a 28-23 upset, has major implications for both the ACC standings and the College Football Playoff race. The Hurricanes, once 9-0 and ranked No. 4 in the initial CFP rankings, now face an uphill battle to stay in the playoff conversation. With little room for further slip-ups, Miami will need to win its remaining games to retain a shot at both the ACC Championship and a playoff spot.
The game was marked by Miami’s inability to regain momentum after Georgia Tech took the lead in the second quarter. In the final minutes, quarterback Cam Ward’s fumble ended Miami’s comeback attempt, compounded by a mismanaged timeout call that left limited time on the clock. The loss, Georgia Tech’s second straight over Miami, leaves Miami awaiting Tuesday’s updated CFP rankings to see the impact on their season.
Does this mean Clemson’s fate is back in their own hands? Not quite, as they still need another Miami loss or an SMU loss to have a chance at the ACC Championship, including winning out themselves. The rest of the season will be a wild watch.