ACC Power Rankings
By: will-vandervort November 12, 2015

Clemson clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game with its win over Florida State last week. It was the first time the Tigers won the ACC Atlantic Division outright since 2009. The Tigers have now won or tied for the Atlantic Division title four times in the last seven years.

With a win over Miami, coupled with a Pitt loss to Duke, North Carolina can clinch the Coastal Division title for the first time. It also means the Tar Heels will be playing for their first ACC Championship on Dec. 5 since 1980.

  1. Clemson (9-0, 6-0 ACC), Last week No. 1: Clemson clinched the ACC Atlantic Division Championship thanks to its win over Florida State. The Tigers are the unquestionable No. 1 team in the country, too. Who is next: at Syracuse, 3:30 p.m., Saturday
  2. North Carolina (8-1, 5-0 ACC), Last week No. 3: Marquise Williams, who threw for 404 yards in the first half, and the UNC offense put up 66 points against rival Duke, who is supposed to have one of the better defenses in the ACC. The Tar Heels are playing as well as anyone in the country right. Who is next: vs. Miami, 3:30 p.m., Saturday
  3. Florida State (7-2, 5-2 ACC), Last week No. 2: The Seminoles went with Sean Maguire at Clemson. It’s now his team. Can he get the Seminoles to 10 wins in the regular season for a fourth straight year. Who is next: vs. NC State, 12:30 p.m., Saturday
  4. Louisville (5-4, 4-2 ACC), Last week No. 6: Don’t look now, but Louisville has won five of its last six games, and there is no reason to believe it can’t get to six wins against the Cavs this week. Who is next: vs. Virginia, 12:30 p.m., Saturday
  1. Miami (6-3, 3-2 ACC), Last week No. 7: Since getting drilled by Clemson and the subsequent firing of Al Golden, the Hurricanes have suddenly won two straight and a win this Saturday over the Tar Heels could put them pack in the race for the Coastal Division, though they will still need some help. Who is next: at North Carolina, 3:30 p.m., Saturday
  2. NC State (6-3, 2-3 ACC), Last week No. 8: The Wolfpack are bowl eligible for a second straight year, but head coach Dave Doeren would love to see his program elevate a notch with a win over FSU. Who is next: at Florida State, 12:30 p.m., Saturday
  3. Pitt (6-3, 4-1 ACC), Last week No. 5: The Panthers struggles on offense are starting to catch up with them A loss this week coupled with a UNC win, means the Tar Heels will win the Coastal. Who is next: at Duke, noon, Saturday
  4. Duke (6-3, 3-2 ACC), Last week No. 4: The Blue Devils cannot win the division, but there is still plenty to play for. Last week’s loss to UNC was an ugly one. Who is next: vs. Pitt, noon, Saturday
  5. Virginia Tech (4-5, 2-3 ACC), Last week No. 9: The Hokies have to win two of their final three games to become bowl eligible and keep Frank Beamer’s career going for one more game. Who is next: at Georgia Tech, 7:30, tonight
  6. Virginia (3-6, 2-3 ACC), Last week No. 10: Mike London’s career in Charlottesville is slowly coming to an end. Who is next: at Louisville, 12:30 p.m., Saturday
  7. Georgia Tech (3-6, 1-5 ACC), Last week No. 11: It’s hard to imagine Georgia Tech is 1-5 in the ACC. It is even harder to imagine that one win game from Florida State. Who is next: vs. Virginia Tech, 7:30, tonight
  8. Syracuse (3-6, 1-4 ACC), Last week No. 12: The Orange are beaten up and rank near the bottom nationally in total offense and total defense, which isn’t a good sign with No. 1 ranked Clemson and its nationally ranked offense and defense coming to the Carrier Dome. Who is next: vs. Clemson, 3:30 p.m., Saturday
  9. Wake Forest (3-6, 1-5 ACC), Last week No. 13: The Demon Deacons are tied for 121 first in turnover margin. Who is next: at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m., Saturday
  10. Boston College (3-7, 0-7 ACC), Last week No. 14: BC leads the nation in total defense (236.5 ypg) yet it has lost six straight games. Who is next: vs. Notre Dame on Nov. 21