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Taking a look at ACC title contenders THE TOPSY-TURVY ACC FOOTBALL CONFERENCE HAS DEFIED AND BAFFLED EXPERTS FOR THREE SOLID MONTHS. WHILE NOVEMBER CLOSES IT COMES AS LITTLE SURPRISE THAT TWO ACC CHAMPIONSHIP BIDS REMAIN SWIRLING IN THE AIR. WITH FOUR SQUADS IN THE ATLANTIC DIVISION AND FIVE IN THE COASTAL STILL HOLDING A SHOT AT THE BCS, THE FINAL TWO WEEKS WILL DECIDE WHO HEADS TO DUKE IT OUT IN TAMPA.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008; 11:23 PM

MARYLAND (7-3 OVERALL, 4-2 ACC, 3-0 ATLANTIC):

One scenario for the Terps to go to Tampa would be for them to win their final two games -- Florida State at home this Saturday as well as a potential showdown at Boston College on Nov. 29.
Also, Maryland can lose to Florida State, beat BC and have Wake Forest top the Eagles this weekend.
If this were to occur, Maryland, the Noles and Wake would all have 5-3 conference marks. However, the Terrapins' 4-1 division record would give them the Atlantic.  The Eagles are another team that controls its own destiny. BC wins the division with victories over Wake Forest and Maryland.

FLORIDA STATE (7-3 OVERALL, 4-3 ACC, 2-2 ATLANTIC):

With their loss to the Eagles last weekend, the Seminoles have to top Maryland in College Park and get plenty of help. First, BC needs to beat Wake Forest and then Maryland needs to beat the Eagles.
With that, FSU and Maryland would be knotted at 5-3. But the Noles' win over the Terps would give the garnet and gold a head-to-head tiebreaker edge.  

WAKE FOREST (6-4 OVERALL, 4-3 ACC, 2-2 ATLANTIC):

The Deacons hope that Maryland has a couple of bad games left in it -- that's because Wake needs the Terrapins to lose to both Florida State and Boston College. Not to mention the fact that Wake Forest must win against the Eagles this coming Saturday.

VIRGINIA TECH (6-4 OVERALL, 3-3 ACC, 2-1 COASTAL):

Although many in Blacksburg called the season a lost cause after the disappointment in Miami last Thursday, Tech still has a legitimate chance to claim the conference title. The maroon and orange will become the biggest Georgia Tech fans tonightwhen Georgia plays host to the 'Canes. If the Yellow Jackets top Miami and if the Hokies beat Duke and Virginia at Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech will be Tampa-bound.

Based on a 4-1 divisional record compared to Georgia Tech and Miami's 3-2 mark, the Hokies would hold the tiebreaker and win the Coastal title. Those close, three-point victories against the Yellow Jackets and North Carolina look huge right now.

MIAMI (7-3 OVERALL, 4-2 ACC, 3-1 COASTAL):

The Hurricanes can erase the Hokies' championship hopes by simply beating Georgia Tech tonight in Atlanta. Add in a loss by UNC this weekend  and Miami would clinch the division. Wins over the Yellow Jackets and NC State would give them a 6-2 record in the ACC -- one that can't be matched by any other Coastal rival.

NORTH CAROLINA (7-3 OVERALL, 3-3 ACC, 1-2 COASTAL):

For the Heels to have a chance, they need to beat in-state rivals Duke and NC State as well as have Miami, Virginia and Virginia Tech lose.

GEORGIA TECH (7-3 OVERALL, 4-3 ACC, 1-3 COASTAL):

Most importantly, the Ramblin' Wreck must beat Miami in its final conference game -- this would help the Hokies and, more importantly, itself.

Then, Tech needs some help. The Jackets would need North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech to lose.

VIRGINIA (5-5 OVERALL, 3-3 ACC, 2-2 COASTAL):

The Cavaliers need a whirlwind of events to occur. First, they have to win their remaining contests. Secondly, they would need Miami to lose its final two.

Virginia is also focusing on just getting to postseason play. It still needs one victory to obtain bowl eligibility.  

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