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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH, AP) -- Sounds like there'll be some good eating at a Governor's Mansion after Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has bet some of her state's barbecue against a Smithfield ham put up by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on the outcome of the title matchup between Clemson and Virginia Tech at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Haley is a Clemson graduate and is confident she won't be sending the barbecue from Hudson's Smokehouse north.

“It's been an incredible season for all of our great state's college football teams, but I'm a Clemson fan who's especially excited about the Tigers' run to the ACC title game,” said Gov. Haley. "Clemson, led by ACC Rookie of the Year Sammy Watkins and head coach Dabo Swinney, will bring home the ACC championship.”

McDonnell is equally confident that the Hokies will take their fifth ACC championship in eight seasons.

“The Clemson Tigers are a formidable opponent but the Hokies’ offense, led by ACC offensive and overall player of the year running back David Wilson and the talented Logan Thomas are on a great run and show no signs of stopping,” said Gov. McDonnell.

The two made the wager this week at the Republican Governors Association Quarterly Meeting.

No. 5 Virginia Tech (11-1) is a seven-point favorite over No. 21 Clemson (9-3).

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)