SMU enters the last week of its regular season with some security, having already clinched a spot in the ACC championship game in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 7. The Mustangs became the first former Group of Five team to clinch a spot in a power-conference title game in their first year in the new conference.

No. 11 Miami (9-1, 5-1, No. 8 CFP) must beat Wake Forest on Saturday to retain its hopes of playing in the ACC championship game if SMU beats Virginia. No. 17 Clemson (8-2, 7-1, No. 17 CFP) has completed its conference schedule and could clinch a berth in the championship game if Miami falls to Wake Forest.