ACC Football Power Rankings after Week 10: Top three stay the same
Miami, Wake Forest and Duke stay atop the ACC Power Rankings heading into Week 11.
After Week 10 of the ACC football season, the top three teams in the power rankings remain unchanged. Miami, now at 8-1 with a perfect 6-0 record in the ACC, suffered a narrow loss to Notre Dame but maintains their position in the College Football Playoffs. Wake Forest, ranked second with an 8-1 overall and 5-1 ACC record, continues their impressive streak of wins, often overlooked and disrespected.
Duke, at 7-2 with a 4-2 ACC mark, has dominated their last two opponents, outscoring them 88-5. SMU, holding a 7-2 overall and 5-2 ACC record, hosts Wake Forest in a crucial elimination game for the ACC title. Louisville, currently at 6-3 with a 5-2 record, has won four straight and aims to extend their six-game winning streak with their upcoming matchup against Kentucky.
Clemson, sitting at 6-3 with a 4-2 ACC record, secured an 18-13 victory over Syracuse. Virginia Tech, at 6-3 with a 3-3 record, suffered a loss at SMU. Pittsburgh, with a 6-3 overall and 3-3 ACC record, travels to an ailing Florida State on Saturday. North Carolina, ranked ninth at 5-4 with a 2-3 record, faces a tough matchup against Louisville.
Florida State, at 4-5 with a 2-4 ACC record, overcame some trick plays to win their first game without Mike Norvell. Virginia, with a 4-5 overall and 2-4 ACC record, benefited from a much-needed bye week after three consecutive losses. Stanford, currently at 4-5 with a 2-4 record, saw their two-game winning streak come to an end with a lopsided loss to Louisville.
NC State, at 4-5 with a 2-4 record, learned the significance of running back Nate Sheppard after a nightmare game against Duke. Boston College, ranked 15th at 4-5 with a 2-4 record, faces difficult weeks ahead with trips to Notre Dame and Miami. Syracuse, also 15th at 4-5 with a 2-5 record, has a chance at bowl eligibility with upcoming games against NC State and Boston College.
Finally, struggling California and Georgia Tech round out the bottom of the rankings with losing records and challenging schedules.
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