ACC Team of the Week : Duke – for a 31-27 win over Illinois
17. Georgia Tech (0-2, 0-0)
Last Week: 11
Georgia Tech could be 2-0, or at least 1-1 with the schedule of some of the other ACC teams. Well, you play who’s in front of you, and Georgia Tech has looked bad in both games. Mercer should get them in the win column – should
16. Boston College (1-1, 0-0)
Last Week: 18
Rutgers might be the worst team in the P4, but that’s still a Big 10 team and Boston College beat them in the Red Bandana game. That says something, and P4 win puts you ahead of winless Georgia Tech. Beat Maine and BC is 2-1. Hello!
15. NC State (1-1, 0-1)
Last Week: 16
Vanderbilt provides a big chance for NC State to start righting the ship. Vandy looks down from previous years, but a win over a SEC team is a step in the right direction.
14. Stanford (1-1, 0-1)
Last Week: 15
Stanford gets a tough Duke team on the road this week.
13. Clemson (1-1, 0-0)
Last Week: 14
Clemson’s offense is a total trainwreck. The Tigers had a punt-fest in their win over Georgia Southern, but they did win. UNC will be a real test with their quality defense.
12. Syracuse (1-1, 0-1)
Last Week: 9
Syracuse might be in a bit of trouble after losing to Cal at home, and now having to head on the road to Pitt.
11. Florida State (1-1, 0-1)
Last Week: 13
Florida State beat Alabama last year. I don’t like their chances this year.
10. California (1-1, 1-0)
Last Week: 12
Cal got a nice win at Syracuse. Wagner gives them a chance to build some momentum.
9. Wake Forest (2-0, 0-0)
Last Week: 14
I feel like it’s not fair Wake Forest is 9th on this list. I just don’t have anywhere to move them. The top half of the league is actually pretty stout. They won at Purdue, but Miami is a whole other level of team.
8. Duke (2-0, 0-0)
Last Week: 8
I don’t have anywhere to move Duke, but that sure was an impressive win at Illinois. Stanford is next, as Duke tries to move to 3-0.
7. North Carolina (2-0, 0-0)
Last Week: 7
North Carolina has some offensive issues, but that defense can cause some problems. Clemson’s has a mess of an offense, and it wouldn’t shock me if this game isn’t decided until the 4th quarter.
6. Virginia Tech (2-0, 0-0)
Last Week: 7
Virginia Tech has looked strong early this year. Maryland is their first P4 opponent of the year. Virginia Tech can really open up some eyes with a win, and the ACC could go to 4-0 against the Big 10.
5. Pitt (2-0, 0-0)
Last Week: 6
Nobody is talking about Pitt, but they got a P4 win over UCF and are 2-0. Syracuse gives them a great shot at 3-0 .
4. Louisville (1-1, 0-0)
Last Week: 4
Louisville hosts SMU in a marquee early-season ACC matchup. This should be a great game.
3. SMU (2-0, 1-0)
Last Week: 3
SMU is looking to get to 3-0 in a fun game with Louisville.
2. Virginia (2-0, 1-0)
Last Week: 2
Virginia gets a P4 opportunity against West Virginia. The regional matchup should create a great atmosphere in Virginia.
1. Miami (2-0, 1-0)
Last Week: 1
Miami looks the part of a national title contender. Wake Forest might be their stiffest test in the month of September, but I can’t see them leaving with a loss.
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