ACC playoff picture could create opportunity for Wake

Conference-level analysis says the ACC may have a chance to place two teams in the CFP, with Miami leading the discussion. Wake’s 6-1 record, 4-1 ACC mark and prior loss to Miami frame its position, while the Nov. 14 game against 4-1 SMU could matter to the conference race depending on remaining results. This is broad playoff-picture analysis, not a direct forecast of Wake’s CFP chances.