ACC Football Power Rankings: Week 3

Check out the week three ACC Football Power Rankings. The Clemson Tigers lead the conference, but check out where the rest of the teams are placed.

After Week 2, The Clemson Tigers still are the top-placed team in the ACC Power Rankings, but the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are making a run. Let’s take a look at the ACC Power Rankings for Week 3 and see what is in store for these teams this weekend.

1. Clemson Tigers (2-0)

Reason: The Clemson Tigers started off our ACC Football Power Rankings ranked number one and have continued to impress after week two. The Tigers will have a tougher test against Louisville this week, but overall, Clemson has looked to be the best team in the conference at this point.

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2. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-0)

Reason: Georgia Tech has completely blasted their past two opponents and are vying for the top spot in the ACC. They have looked dominant on both sides of the ball and I haven’t seen much of a drop off from last year’s squad, which was the hottest team to end the College Football season. The Yellow Jackets travel up to South Bend to take on Notre Dame this weekend in a colossal match up. It will be interesting to see how they respond and if they can come away with the win.

3. Florida State Seminoles (2-0)

Reason: Florida State drops a spot after struggling for a few quarters against South Florida. The Seminoles still came away with the win, but if you take Dalvin Cook out of the lineup, Florida State is 1-1. The passing game has to get better and Everett Golson needs to do a better job finding his receivers. He had a great week one, but this week not so good.

4. N.C. State Wolfpack (2-0)

Reason: N.C. State moves into the number-four spot because of Louisville’s loss. The Wolfpack still looked impressive against their mid-major opponents. Jacoby Brissett is getting better and better and Matthew Dayes has been a 100-yard rusher both weeks to begin the season. I expect the Wolfpack to be ranked when Clemson plays them in late-October.

5. Duke Blue Devils (2-0)

Reason: Two words: Thomas Sirk. He has looked impressive throwing and rushing the ball and will continue to get better as the season progresses.

6. Miami Hurricanes (2-0)

Reason: Miami had to put up with Florida Atlantic for a half before they began to pull away in the second half. Overall, the Hurricanes have found a way to win their games and are sixth in the ACC Football Power Rankings.

7. Boston College Eagles (2-0)

Reason: Did you see the Boston College game Saturday? I know its a FCS team, but they beat Howard 76-0. The game was so bad that both teams decided to play 10 minute quarters in the second half. It’s hard to truly know how good the Eagles are at this point, but I think we get a better idea when they host Florida State Friday night.

8. Virginia Tech Hokies (1-1)

Reason: Virginia Tech was able to get an easy win this weekend after the Ohio State thrashing a week ago. In my opinion, the Hokies are better than eighth and will continue to move up the ACC Football Power Rankings. Look for some good wins from the Hokies in the next few weeks.

9. Pittsburgh Panthers (2-0)

Reason: The Panthers are now 2-0 and even looked good defensively this past weekend. I’m not sure I buy into Pitt yet, but let them win a few more games and they’ll move up the list.

10 (tie). Louisville Cardinals (0-2)

Reason: I know most people wouldn’t have Louisville this high, but I still believe the Cardinals are better than their loss to Houston shows. I think Louisville will show up this week and give Clemson a game. The Cardinals can still have a good season, they just have to put that horrifying week behind them.