ACC Football Power Rankings: Chaos Follows Miami Upset

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) faced an unexpected shake-up after a thrilling Friday night of football, notably highlighted by Miami‘s upset at the hands of Louisville and North Carolina‘s tough loss in California. These developments have stirred the rankings, leaving fans and analysts buzzing.

The Tar Heels (2-4, 0-2) traveled to California for a late game, where they led but faltered in the closing moments. A fumble at the goal line resulted in a touchback, allowing Cal to claim victory. Despite the loss, some observers feel this near win might have improved perceptions of North Carolina, which remains last in the power rankings.

Meanwhile, Boston College (1-6, 0-4) continues to struggle, allowing a staggering 362 passing yards to UConn in a 38-23 defeat. Virginia Tech (2-5, 1-2) had a bye week, an opportunity to regroup as they look ahead to the coaching carousel.

Florida State (3-4, 0-4) is experiencing a dismal run, with their last ACC victory occurring over a year ago, leading to a current nine-game losing streak. Last week, they lost to Stanford, 20-13, despite outgaining their opponent. Thirteen penalties and a missed field goal compounded their struggles.

California (5-2, 2-1) remains steady after their win over North Carolina, while Clemson (3-4, 2-3) is dealing with inconsistency, especially with injuries at the quarterback position. Their backup, Christopher Vizzina, made a commendable effort with three touchdowns but faced criticism for an unproductive offensive line.

In the middle tier, Duke (4-3, 3-1) fell from championship hopefuls after a loss to Georgia Tech, while Pittsburgh (5-2, 3-1) won a road game at Syracuse, maintaining their position in the rankings.

Virginia (6-1, 3-0) is gaining traction with a dramatic victory, scoring a late game-winning safety against Washington State. SMU (5-2, 3-0) is climbing with strong performances against ACC opponents.

At the top of the list, Georgia Tech (7-0, 4-0) stands out, demonstrating depth and resilience in their run-heavy offense, securing their status as a formidable team.

The ACC continues to be a wild and unpredictable landscape as teams jostle for position ahead of the nearing championship game.