The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has implemented a new tiebreaker policy for its football championship game following controversy surrounding a chaotic five-way tie that involved a five-loss Duke team qualifying over a ranked Miami team. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips announced the revamped procedures during the annual ACC Kickoff event, aiming to address prior discrepancies and avoid potential CFP disaster scenarios. Key changes include the use of analytics and more stringent guidelines on how teams qualify for the title game, with the intention to make the championship selection process clearer and fairer. The decision received mixed reactions, with some coaches expressing frustration over the adjustments, while others believe the changes will benefit certain teams, such as Florida State.