Back in June, ESPN released its initial Football Power Index (FPI) rankings, and it looked like the ACC’s best were getting some real respect. Miami came in at No. 9, Clemson was sitting pretty at No. 11, and both teams had a shot at the College Football Playoff, with Miami’s odds at 46.3% and Clemson’s at 47.3%. Fans felt a sense of optimism, seeing their teams line up right behind the top dogs from the SEC and Big Ten.

But fast forward to today, and ESPN’s updated FPI has thrown everyone for a loop. Miami dropped eight spots to No.17, Clemson fell to No. 16, and their chances to reach the CFP sank by double digits. Miami now sits at a 35.9% chance, Clemson at 38.2%. These numbers just don’t add up, given their unchanged rosters and schedules over the last two months. Meanwhile, SEC and

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