ACC Gifts Notre Dame, Clemson Easy Path to Championship Game and CFB Playoff

It's 2020. That apparently means there are no rules.

On Tuesday evening, the ACC announced it would reschedule a few of its games set for Dec. 12. That decision was ultimately made to "preserve the integrity of the ACC Football Championship Game," according to conference officials.

Here is the main takeaway from the statement:

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has been vocal about not wanting the Florida State game rescheduled, and it looks like the conference will grant him his wish. And to make things fair, that also means letting Notre Dame out of its game against Wake Forest on Dec. 12.

This move allows both teams, who are currently the heavy favorites to represent the ACC in the championship game, to have the week off prior to their rematch. Notre Dame beat Clemson 47-40 in OT a few weeks ago, a game in which Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence did not play due to COVID.

This means that Notre Dame has officially clinched a spot in the title game, and Clemson is close to being a lock as well. The Miami Hurricanes, who are 7-1 and ranked No. 10, can't be happy about this decision, but what can you do?

Guess what else this move does for the ACC? It substantially increases its odds of getting two teams in the College Football Playoffs. If Clemson beats Notre Dame in the rematch, it is almost a foregone conclusion.

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