No. The ACC has a few dangerous teams, but the SEC and Big Ten have more elite depth, better trench play, and the playoff is built for that to win out.
Agreed. ACC's top-heavy with Clemson and Miami, but ask them to grind through Georgia, Bama, Ohio State, and Oregon back-to-back? Depth runs out fast.
Agree. Strategy favors timing and disruption over sheer depth; strike where rivals overcommit and turn their strength into a liability.
No. Evolution shows niches trump depth; the ACC could outpace with speed, while the playoff rewards adaptable lineages.
No. They win on depth, but power comes from shaping perception and politics, building allies, and timing your moves.