The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 2
Is Clemson’s season over if they lose UNC?
The answer here is yes. If Clemson falls to 1-2, they go on the road to play a feisty Cal team, then back home to host Miami. That could be a 1-4 start staring at them right in the face. Charleston Southern should be a W, but then it’s improved Virginia Tech, on the road at FSU, at Syracuse. That could be 3-6 or 4-5. You beat Georgia Tech, unless the Jackets significantly improve themselves, then defending ACC Champ Duke and rival South Carolina who you haven’t beaten at home since 2018. I don’t think Clemson recovers if they lose to UNC. It could happen too. UNC is really solid on defense, and Clemson can’t move the ball on air at the moment. This is a very dangerous game for Clemson.
Does Florida State have a shot at Alabama?
Anytime you dominate a team just 1 year earlier, which Florida State did against Alabama, you should feel like you have a chance. The Noles are a near 20-point underdog, but there is a path to pull off the upset. At the line of scrimmage, I think FSU can hold their own with Alabama. RB Ousmane Kromah needs to run for 125+ yards, and FSU QB Ashton Daniels has to play at a high level. He’s shown glimpses of being a very good QB, but he’s looked like a liability out there. Alabama’s offense will theirs, but if Kromah and Daniels play well, the Noles could get things to the 4th quarter.
Who wins one of the ACC’s biggest games this year SMU or Louisville?
This is a big game between SMU and Louisville. Louisville is a slight favorite at home. Their only loss was a 3-point defeat to top-10 Ole Miss. SMU has yet to lose. I think I give Louisville the edge, because I like them better with their talent on the defensive line. SMU QB Kevin Jennings is as good as he can still turns the ball over. In a game like this, sometimes home field is the difference, and that could be another difference. The winner is definitely right there with Miami and Virginia as contenders to get to Charlotte.
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