So under the new system, if the Orange Bowl is one of the semifinal games

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As long as rated below #12 in the rankings I think.

Nope, 100% guarantee.

Joe Schad ‏@schadjoe
When ACC inks deal w Orange Bowl its champ is guaranteed "BCS" game spot even if the Orange is a semifinal and champ is rated below 12

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