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ACC Unveils New Tiebreaker System | Birmingham News
The ACC is overhauling its championship tiebreaker rules after last year’s confusing mess that sent Duke to the title game over Miami — despite Miami’s superior season. The new system prioritizes head-to-head, then introduces a “Team Success Ranking” from SportSource Analytics to evaluate overall performance. Designed to reward consistent excellence across the entire season, it’s a direct fix for last year’s flawed opponent win percentage tiebreaker. With a new nine-game schedule and 17 teams, the ACC aims to ensure the championship truly belongs to the two best teams — and keep fans from…
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