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The Virginia Cavaliers enter Week 12 at 8-2 and firmly in the crowded ACC title race, sitting at 5-1 in conference play after last week’s 16-9 home loss to Wake Forest. That defeat dropped Virginia from sole possession of the ACC lead and tightened a seven-team cluster still competing for spots in the conference championship game. With just two weeks remaining, Virginia’s margin for error has evaporated, and their visit to Durham carries playoff-level weight. The situation is similar for the Duke Blue Devils, who arrive at 5-4 overall but 4-1 in the ACC, their only conference loss coming against Georgia Tech. Duke’s recent defensive struggles have created volatility, with a 46-45 win over Clemson followed by a 37-34 loss

The Miami Hurricanes enter Week 12 holding the highest ranking among ACC programs, sitting at 7-2 with a home finale that carries major stakes for their conference title and College Football Playoff aspirations. After beginning the season 5-0, Miami has alternated wins and losses, narrowing its margin for error as the regular season reaches its pivotal stretch. Their dominant 38-10 victory over Syracuse restored momentum and reaffirmed the stability of their passing game and defensive front. Quarterback Carson Beck remains the fulcrum of Miami’s offense; he surpassed the 10,000-yard career mark last week and contributed both a passing and receiving touchdown. Even without top running back Mark Fletcher Jr., the Hurricanes managed to produce balance through freshman Girard Pringle Jr.,

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter Week 12 atop the ACC standings at 8-1, carrying the profile of a balanced, explosive team capable of competing with any offense in the country. Their setback against NC State before the bye week ended their perfect season, but the program’s internal response has been swift. Coach Brent Key emphasized that November football is earned in the weight room and off-season training, urging his team to convert the frustration from the 48-36 loss into forward momentum. Quarterback Haynes King produced one of the greatest single-game performances in program history, amassing 511 total yards while pushing his season-long ACC-leading yardage pace past 330 yards per game. The defensive side, however, remains the central question entering

The Tennessee Volunteers return to Neyland Stadium with a 6-3 record and a top-25 ranking, but concerns continue to mount about a defense that has regressed sharply compared to last season. Tennessee now sits near the bottom of the SEC in total defense and scoring defense after surrendering over 31 points per game across nine contests. The decline is stark considering last year’s unit ranked among the top ten nationally in both metrics and anchored the program’s surge toward conference relevance. Injuries to key defensive backs, including Jermod McCoy and Rickey Gibson III, have forced younger players into prominent roles. Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks emphasized that communication and assignment stability remain the group’s biggest challenges. Even so, Tennessee’s offense