Virginia, SMU, Pittsburgh, Miami or Duke could be playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff in two weeks with a victory in the ACC Championship Game. Okay, maybe not the five-loss Blue Devils, but there's still a chance the league's doomsday scenario commences and an unranked team wins the conference.

After another week of ACC play and a crushing Pitt loss to Notre Dame, Pitt’s path to the College Football Playoff is clearer. Staff writer James Carter breaks down how Pitt can receive an invitation to the pinnacle of the postseason.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi says Notre Dame clash isn't must-win. He prioritizes upcoming ACC games over high-profile matchup instead

ACC chaos reached new levels following Pittsburgh's 42-28 win at Georgia Tech and now, mass shakeup in the Week 14 Coaches Poll top 25 rankings follows. Pitt re-entered Sunday's latest rankings at No. 24, with the Panthers being one of five ACC teams to garner a position along with Miami, Virginia, Georgia Tech and newcomer, SMU.

Here's what to know about Pitt football true freshman QB Mason Heintschel, who has rejuvenated the Panthers' season since taking over in October.

Pitt running back Ja'Kyrian Turner and linebacker Braylan Lovelace earned ACC football player of the week honors for their performances in Pitt's road win at No. 16 Georgia Tech Saturday.

The bubble is bursting with lingering hope heading into the final week of the regular season. With only Rivalry Week and the conference championship games remaining, the picture can still change drastically as teams punctuate their résumés -- or tumble out entirely.

Pitt football is set for a must-win season finale against the Miami Hurricanes at Acrisure Stadium. The Panthers sit 6-1 and with a win, and either a Virginia or SMU loss, they clinch a spot in the ACC championship game.