Rhett Lashlee, head coach of SMU, is puzzled by the lack of respect the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) receives from the College Football Playoff committee. Despite the ACC's winning record against the Big Ten, the committee seems to favor the latter for multiple bids. This disparity has been a concern for ACC coaches, including Pat Narduzzi of Pittsburgh, who believes the ACC is the most competitive league, citing recent upsets as evidence.
However, the ACC's struggle for recognition contrasts with the SEC's success, where teams with multiple losses are still projected in the CFP field. The road for the ACC to secure multiple CFP spots is narrowing, with SMU and Miami needing to win out and perform well in the ACC championship game.
