Miami Falls in ACC Upset, Georgia Tech Rises as New Conference Favorite

Miami's recent loss to Louisville has significantly altered their chances in the College Football Playoff and the ACC race. Betting odds for Miami to win the CFP have dropped, placing them seventh behind teams like Notre Dame and Ole Miss, and ESPN's Football Power Index shows Miami falling to ninth in ACC title chances and their CFP odds plummeting as well. This loss means Miami no longer controls its ACC destiny, making the path to the playoff more difficult without a first-round bye, similar to previous tough playoff runs by teams like Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech has emerged as the new ACC favorite, remaining undefeated and capitalizing on Miami's setbacks, while Louisville's upset victory over Miami has shaken up conference dynamics. Florida State continues its decline, falling to the bottom of the ACC standings, contributing to a chaotic and wide-open ACC race that will play a major role in shaping the CFP picture. Overall, the ACC is experiencing conference chaos with multiple teams still in contention, but Miami's stumble has opened the door for others to rise in the playoff conversation.