Pitt vs. Wake Forest: 3 bold predictions for 2021 ACC Championship Game

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons battle for the ACC Championship on Saturday. Here are three bold predictions for the game.

The 2021 ACC Championship Game will not feature the Clemson Tigers for the first time since 2018. A champion will be crowned on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET, as the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Pittsburgh last made it to the ACC Championship Game in 2018, and look to win it for the first time behind quarterback Kenny Pickett. As for Wake Forest, they soundly defeated Boston College 41-10 to clinch a spot in the big game, where they look to win the ACC Championship for the first time since 2006.

This has the chance to be one of the more competitive games of the weekend. Here are three bold predictions for the game.

3. Sam Hartman throws 3 touchdowns and runs for a touchdown

At one point this season, it looked as though Wake Forest were going to cruise to the ACC Championship Game with an undefeated record. Those dreams disappeared after they lost to North Carolina and Clemson in three weeks. But if there is one player who has been consistent throughout the season, it is quarterback Sam Hartman.

On the year, Hartman threw for 3,711 yards, 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 60.3-percent of his passes. Additionally, Hartman ran for 342 yards and 10 touchdowns on 100 carries this year.

This past weekend against Boston College, Hartman threw three touchdowns and ran for a score in the 41-10 win. As it turns out, that is the sixth game this season where Hartman has thrown for three or more touchdowns and ran for one or more touchdowns.

Against the Panthers, Hartman will account for three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.