1. Clemson Tigers: 5-0 (2-0) +1
Clemson’s late-game heroics against Louisville proved that they are the best in the ACC right now.
2. Louisville Cardinals: 4-1 (2-1) -1
Louisville dropped a road test to Clemson but is still having an amazing season.
3. Miami Hurricanes: 4-0 (1-0) +1
Led by star quarterback Brad Kaaya, the ‘Canes have been solid to start the season.
4. North Carolina Tar Heels: 4-1 (2-0) +1
Pulling off an incredible away win over Florida State has the Tar Heels back in ACC title discussions.
5. Florida State Seminoles 3-2 (0-2) -2
The Seminoles have struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball so far this season.
6. Pittsburgh Panthers: 3-2 (0-1) +1
The Panthers’ only losses are close calls to good teams.
7. Virginia Tech Hokies: 3-1 (1-0) +1
The Hokies have yet to beat any substantial teams.
8. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 3-2 (1-2) -2
Georgia Tech has dropped two in a row at home.
9. North Carolina State Wolfpack: 3-1 (1-0) 0
The Wolfpack have looked solid offensively but still have questions surrounding the defense.
10. Wake Forest Demon Deacons: 4-1 (1-1) 0
The Demon Deacons have been shockingly decent through their first five games.
11. Boston College Eagles: 3-2 (0-2) +1
The Eagles have struggled against ACC opponents so far.
12. Syracuse Orange: 2-3 (0-1) -1
The Syracuse defense has been suspect as of late, to say the least.
13. Virginia Cavaliers: 2-3 (1-0) +1
The Wahoos are currently in rebuilding mode.
14. Duke Blue Devils: 2-3 (0-2) -1
Somehow, Duke beat Notre Dame a few weeks ago but have been terrible otherwise. With several major injuries to key players, the Blue Devils are one of the most beat up teams in the country.
ACC Power Rankings: Week 6
Cole Little, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
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