Heading into the season, I had Clemson circled. Preseason, they were the even-money ACC favorite, and I thought they had the balance, depth, and experience to control this conference. Miami , meanwhile, sat second on the odds board at +425. I saw potential, but I needed proof before buying in.

After Week 1, everything feels different. Clemson lost 17-10 at home to LSU , and Miami beat Notre Dame 27-24 in a game that told me a lot about where these two programs are right now. The market noticed, too. Miami stayed the second favorite, but their odds shifted from +425 to +325, and I agree with the move. I see value there.

Why my confidence in Clemson dropped

Preseason, I had Clemson pegged as the safest team to back in the ACC. That confidence has cooled.

Clemson's offense was a

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