I think most fans and talking heads without a dog in this fight want to see SMU. I loved this SMU team before the season started, and as much as the football fan in me would like to see something new, Clemson is the play here.
Dabo Swinney is 8-0 straight-up all-time in ACC Championship games, this is in uncharted waters for SMU. The Mustangs are 12th in the College Football Power (FPI) Index and have faced the 75th-rated strength of schedule. Clemson is 15th in the FPI, and the strength of the schedule is 52nd.
All three of Clemson's losses this season were to teams currently in the FPI top 14. SMU's one loss was to #32 BYU.

1.25 % on Clemson +3 and 1.25% on Clemson ML