Hurricanes’ ACC Standing: Path to Title Game After SMU Loss?
In a tense matchup on November 1, 2025, the Miami Hurricanes faced a setback against the SMU Mustangs, losing 26-20 in overtime. This defeat leaves the Hurricanes’ path to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship Game on December 6 in Charlotte uncertain.
Current ACC Standings and Teams
Following Week 10 of league play, the ACC standings are as follows:
- Virginia: 8-1, 5-0 ACC
- Georgia Tech: 8-1, 5-1 ACC
- Pittsburgh: 7-2, 5-1 ACC
- Louisville: 7-1, 4-1 ACC
- SMU: 6-3, 4-1 ACC
- Duke: 5-3, 4-1 ACC
- Miami: 6-2, 2-2 ACC
- N.C. State: 5-4, 2-3 ACC
- California: 5-4, 2-3 ACC
- Wake Forest: 5-3, 2-3 ACC
- Virginia Tech: 3-6, 2-3 ACC
- Clemson: 3-5, 2-4 ACC
- Stanford: 3-6, 2-4 ACC
- North Carolina: 3-5, 1-3 ACC
- Florida State: 4-4, 1-4 ACC
- Syracuse: 3-6, 1-5 ACC
- Boston College: 1-8, 0-5 ACC
Miami’s Remaining Schedule
The Hurricanes’ upcoming games are crucial for their hopes in the conference:
- vs. Syracuse
- vs. N.C. State
- at Virginia Tech
- at Pittsburgh
Path to the ACC Championship Game
Despite the current situation, Miami is not entirely out of contention for the ACC title. To qualify, the Hurricanes must:
- Win all remaining games to finish 6-2 in conference play.
- Defeat Pittsburgh, the one team ahead of them in the standings with whom they share a future matchup.
Miami also needs favorable outcomes from pivotal games between their rivals, including:
- Virginia at Duke on November 15
- Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech on November 22
- Louisville at SMU on November 22
If these games result in additional losses for key rivals, the Hurricanes could still secure a place in the championship game. However, with several teams above them holding only one loss, the odds remain challenging.
Despite the uphill battle, Miami’s journey is not over. The coming weeks will be crucial for their aspirations to return to the ACC Championship Game, a feat they last achieved in 2017.
