ACC Team of the Week : Clemson – for an 18 – 13 win over Syracuse
17. Georgia Tech (2-7, 1-5)
Last Week: 17
The nightmare season continued for Georgia Tech with a listless 44-17 loss to Louisville. Brent Key had to do something in this lost season and fired a whole bunch of coaches, including DC Jason Semore.
16. Stanford (4-5, 2-3)
Last Week: 16
Stanford goes to Virginia Tech this week with still a chance to get to a bowl game. They’ll need to play one of their best games of the year to win at Virginia Tech.
15. California (3-5, 2-4)
Last Week: 15
Cal season has gone off the rails, and the Bears have been a big disappointment. They go to Virginia this week.
14. Boston College (4-5, 2-4)
Last Week: 14
Boston College last 2 weeks haven’t been good. They were destroyed 2 weeks ago by Duke, then lost at home to FSU with an interim coach. Now they go to Notre Dame fresh off a win against Miami.
13. NC State (4-5, 2-4)
Last Week: 11
NC State could be further down this list after a 41-3 loss, but who would I put ahead of them? They still have a shot at a bowl if they can beat Syracuse at home.
12. Virginia (4-5, 2-4)
Last Week: 13
If Virginia is going to salvage their season, it needs to start with a home win over Cal.
11. Syracuse (4-5, 2-5)
Last Week: 10
Syracuse QB Steve Angeli didn’t play well against Clemson, missing too many passes that were there. The Orange really need to win at NC State or their bowl hopes will be on life support.
10. Florida State (4-5, 2-4)
Last Week: 12
Florida State’s bowl hopes stay alive after a nice win at Boston College. Could they pull off another road ACC win at Pittsburgh?
9. Pitt (6-3, 3-3)
Last Week: 9
Pittsburgh has had a roller coaster of a season. They host a FSU team that played some inspired football last week.
8. North Carolina (5-4, 2-3)
Last Week: 8
UNC is in position to get to a bowl this season. Louisville is their first chance to get bowl-eligible.
7. Clemson (6-3, 4-2)
Last Week: 7
Clemson’s win at Syracuse is better than it’s given credit for. The Tigers are starting to find just enough offense to keep teams honest. With Georgia Tech next, Clemson stands a great chance to get to 7-3.
6. Virginia Tech (6-3, 3-3)
Last Week: 4
Virginia Tech should be able to get things back on track after last week’s blowout to SMU, when they face Stanford in Blacksburg.
5. SMU (7-2, 5-2)
Last Week: 6
SMU destroyed Virginia Tech 51-28. Their matchup with Wake Forest gives them an opportunity at a top 25 win. I can’t wait for this matchup.
4. Duke (7-2, 4-2)
Last Week: 5
Duke is starting to roll. They blew out NC State 41-3. Could they go into Miami and pull off a stunner? I tell you, Miami better be ready for Duke.
3. Louisville (6-3, 5-2)
Last Week: 3
Louisville can stay in the ACC race if they can win at UNC.
2. Wake Forest (8-1, 5-1)
Last Week: 2
Wake Forest at SMU is one of the biggest games of the year. If the Deacs win at SMU, they move from the fringes of the playoff discussion to a very serious playoff contender.
1. Miami (8-1, 6-0)
Last Week: 1
Miami fought hard at Notre Dame, going down 31-24, but the offense definitely lost some explosion without Malachi Toney. Duke coming to Miami better have the Canes full attention.
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