Look for UL to turn down any bowl lesser than the Citrus. That is beneath them. They are privileged. If Virginia Tech beats Clemson they expect to be back in the playoffs
This is the Actual ACC peaking order...also keep in mind if Virginia Tech pulls the Upset Clemson is likely headed to the Cotton Bowl with Virginia Tech to the Orange Bowl...the Top 4 teams are Clemson, Virginia Tech, Louisville and Florida State:
The ACC gets a team in the Orange Bowl. It’s the ACC Champion if it’s not in the College Football Playoff. If the ACC plays the Big Ten in the Orange Bowl, the opportunity will be there for another opening in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl.
1. Capital One Orange Bowl vs. Big Ten or SEC or Notre Dame
2. Buffalo Wild Citrus Bowl if Big Ten is Orange Bowl opponent
3. Russell Athletic Bowl vs. Big 12
First Tier
– Belk Bowl vs. SEC
– Hyundai Sun Bowl vs. Pac-12
– New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Big Ten
– Franklin American Mortgage Music City vs. SEC OR TaxSlayer vs. SEC
It’s one or the other along with the Big Ten. Last year, the ACC played in the Music City, the Big Ten was in the TaxSlayer, so the ACC most likely in the TaxSlayer.