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Miami 'carrying' ACC with CFP Semifinal appearance

January 6, 2026 02:23 PM

The Athletic's Manny Navarro unpacks what makes Miami's trip to the College Football Playoff Semifinals so important for the ACC, which he believes is being partially "saved" by the Hurricanes' run.

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