How would it feel to know that one weekend could change the entire foundation of the college postseason? On one side of the fence, you got the fate of the entire Big XII South resting in the hands of two teams vying for BCS Championship contention. On another side, we got several games with conference championship possibilities on the line.
Sounds like a good weekend? I thought you would. Here's the rundown.
Miami (FL) vs. Georgia Tech
With the conference championships just a few weeks away, the ACC is looking like a dangerous place to play this season. There are four teams at the top with five other teams battling for the right to contend for the ACC Championship as well. So many stories. So little sidesteps.
For the first time in a long time, Miami is back in the Top 25, and they intend on staying there for as long as possible. But the Canes have a bigger piece of the pie to worry about: The ACC Coastal Division. The Jackets are a half game back on Miami, and already have a victory over Miami's rival Florida State. How would it feel to know that Ga Tech stunned both Sunshine State powerhouses in their conference?
If they play with the same intensity and fire that saw them stop Florida State on the goal line, they just might be able to do that. And they might even be able to win the Coastal Division crown and play for the ACC Championship. It's pretty simple for both teams: Win and you have a chance to be in. But they will have to hope that someone else loses as well...
Final Score: Georgia Tech 30, Miami 27
NC State vs. North Carolina
The smashmouth formula of Butch Davis is working for him this season. Not only are his Tar Heels bowl bound once again, but they're also eyeing a possible appearance in the ACC Championship. At 7-3, they're in a three way tie with Miami and Georgia Tech for the ACC Coastal Division lead. A win on Saturday will put them in the running for a possible ACC Championship appearance. And with the Jackets and Canes fighting it out this weekend, they might have a chance to do just that.
Standing in their way is a team with nothing left to lose. The Wolfpack are 4-6 this season and have a minimal chance of going bowling this season. But just because they're not eyeing a postseason berth doesn't mean they won't play spoiler to anybody. In all honesty, they might be the ultimate spoiler in the ACC if they beat Davis's Tar Heels this weekend. But after a shocking loss to Maryland, the Tar Heels are not going down without a fight. And when the smoke clears, they may do enough to "fix" the Wolfpack in Chapel Hill.
Final Score: North Carolina 34, NC State 20
Florida State vs. Maryland
Poor FSU. They had such high hopes for themselves this season. But after losing to Georgia Tech and dropping one last weekend, the Seminoles are in trouble. At this moment, Maryland sits atop the ACC Atlantic Division and will win it outright with a victory this weekend. The Noles need this win for a series of reasons:
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