ACC championship game tiebreakers: Who will Virginia play?

One of the most convoluted conference championship races has gained some much-needed clarity.

No. 17 Virginia (10-2, 7-1 in ACC play) downed rival Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday, Nov. 29, clinching a berth in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a remarkable turnaround for Tony Elliott, whose first winning record in four seasons in Charlottesville coincides with a trip to the ACC championship — and a potential College Football Playoff berth.

The next question: Who will the Cavaliers play in the ACC title game?

With two conference games still left to be played — most notably Southern Methodist at Cal — it remains to be seen who Virginia team will play in a week’s time for the ACC championship.

Here’s what to know as the Cavaliers await their opponent:

Who’s in ACC championship game?

Virginia has clinched a berth in the ACC championship game following the Cavaliers’ Week 14 win vs. rival Virginia Tech. The team that can most simply join Virginia in Charlotte, North Carolina is SMU, which is similarly in a ‘win-and-in’ situation vs. California.

Should the Mustangs lose to the Golden Bears, however, then Duke (7-5, 6-2 in ACC play) will make the ACC title game by virtue of its 49-32 win over Wake Forest earlier on Nov. 29.

ACC championship game how to watch

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

The ACC championship game will air nationally on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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When is ACC championship game?

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)

The ACC championship game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.