However, with the prowess of the Big Ten and SEC, the ACC might only see its champion as the lone representative in the bracket. ESPN's Playoff Predictor currently lends Clemson a 20 percent chance of qualifying for the field.

Clemson defeated Pitt 24-20 on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney pitches why Clemson should make the CFP despite having two losses

CLEMSON — Clemson football remained at No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released Sunday. The Tigers (8-2, 7-1 ACC) received 569 points and no first-place votes. They are the third-ranked ACC team,