ACC implements new tiebreaker rules after Miami's omission

The ACC announced new football tiebreaker rules on July 15, aiming to prevent scenarios like last season's when 10-2 Miami missed the championship game despite a better record than 7-5 Duke. The adjustments followed a six-team tie in the standings, which resulted in Miami being left out of the ACC title despite a No. 12 national ranking. The revised rules elevate team rankings in tiebreaker scenarios and move head-to-head results to a more critical position. The conference will use conference win percentage to determine standings, accommodating the varying number of games played by different teams. This change intends to ensure that the two most deserving teams are chosen for the ACC Championship and the associated playoff berth.

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