With only two weeks remaining in the ACC’s regular season, this much is certain – Florida State will play for the ACC title for the first time since 2014.
The Seminoles’ opponent in the Dec. 2 ACC Championship Game will be either Louisville or North Carolina, with the Cardinals controlling their fate. Win at Miami on Saturday and Louisville is in; lose to Miami and the Tar Heels could sneak in the back door, although that would require back-to-back road victories at Clemson and N.C. State.
A trio of league teams remain ranked in both the College Football Playoff rankings as well as the US LBM Coaches Poll, with Florida State leading the way at No. 4 in both.
Eight of the league’s 14 teams already are bowl-eligible, and four others – Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Syracuse and Wake Forest – remain mathematically alive for bowl spots, so there’s plenty to be gained (or lost) during the final two weeks.
Here’s how we stack the ACC teams this week:
1. Florida State (10-0, 8-0)
Last week: 1
This week: vs. North Alabama
What to know: Late-season breather: Can the Seminoles find a way to slip past 3-7 FCS foe North Alabama?
2. Louisville (9-1, 6-1)
Last week: 2
This week: at Miami
What to know: The Cardinals, who have cracked the Top 10 for the first time in seven years, could be ripe for an upset.
3. North Carolina (8-2, 4-2)
Last week: 3
This week: at Clemson
What to know: UNC coach Mack Brown said he wanted to throw up after watching strong performances by upcoming foes Clemson and N.C. State on Saturday; Duke coach Mike Elko likely was nauseous, too, after reviewing his team’s two-overtime loss to the Tar Heels.
4. NC State (7-3, 4-2)
Last week: 4
This week: at Virginia Tech
What to know: Brennan Armstrong is back at QB for the Wolfpack, which will take a three-game winning streak to Virginia Tech on Saturday.
5. Clemson…
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Author : Greenville News
Publish date : 2023-11-14 10:06:47
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