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ACC Football Faces Preseason Bias, Clemson and Miami Only Ranked

8/13/2025

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The preseason college football polls reveal a glaring bias against the ACC, with only Clemson and Miami making the cut. Meanwhile, Carolina, set to face TCU as a three-point underdog, is left unranked. The SEC and Big Ten continue to overshadow the ACC, emphasizing the stark contrast in conference prestige, as noted by veteran journalist Art Chansky.

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Story summary

The preseason college football polls reveal a glaring bias against the ACC, with only Clemson and Miami making the cut. Meanwhile, Carolina, set to face TCU as a three-point underdog, is left unranked. The SEC and Big Ten continue to overshadow the ACC, emphasizing the stark contrast in conference prestige, as noted by veteran journalist Art Chansky.