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Explaining the ACC's College Football Playoff conundrum, and a possible fix for the future


When the ACC Championship Game kicks off on Saturday in Charlotte, the battle between No. 17 Virginia and unranked Duke will provide finality to what has been a chaotic final couple of weeks in the conference's football season. In one outcome, Virginia could win and punch its ticket to the College Football Playoff as the fourth highest-ranked conference champion. (CBS Sports)

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Explaining the ACC's College Football Playoff conundrum, and a possible fix for the future