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Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty
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Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty

  • By AARON BEARD - AP Sports Writer

Duke's overtime win against No. 16 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game attracted its share of curious onlookers, given the league's uncertain footing for College Football Playoff bids. The five-loss Blue Devils are unranked in the CFP. That raises at least the potential that the ACC could get shut out of the 12-team playoff. Sun Belt champion James Madison could secure the last automatic bid that goes to the five highest-ranked conference champions. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips had said this week that his league deserved two bids: one for No. 12 Miami as an at-large team and one for Saturday's title-game winner.

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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza celebrates after after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana's Charlie Becker reacts after catching a pass for a first down during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Indiana's Charlie Becker catches a long pass in front of Ohio State's Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding racts after missing a field goal during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Indiana in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Indiana's Amare Ferrell stops Ohio State's Bo Jackson during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)