ACC Football Rankings – Week 2
ACC football rankings for Week 2. Florida State and Clemson solidify their positions as two of top contenders for the College Football Playoff.
ACC football rankings for Week 2. Florida State and Clemson solidify their positions as two of top contenders for the College Football Playoff.
Clemson’s win over Auburn wasn’t dominating by any means, but opening the season on the road in a tough SEC environment is an accomplishment in itself. Louisville also had a nice showing. Florida State’s win over Ole Miss capped off the opening weekend.Here’s a look at the ACC football rankings. The number in parentheses denotes where each team stands in Campus Insiders’ 1-128 rankings.
Week 2 ACC Football Rankings
14. Virginia (103)
Bronco Mendenhall has a lot of work to do with the Cavaliers after they lost to FCS opponent Richmond, 37-20.
13. Syracuse (81)
The Orange held Colgate to 143 total yards in a 33-7 season-opening win.
12. Wake Forest (75)
It was a slog, but the Demon Deacons escaped with a 7-3 win over Tulane that featured a scoreless second half for both teams.
11. Boston College (74)
The Eagles had Georgia Tech on the ropes before giving up a late touchdown in a 17-14 loss.
10. North Carolina State (68)
Matthew Dayes’ 138 yards and two touchdowns rushing led a 48-14 win over William & Mary.
9. Duke (62)
The Blue Devils had little trouble disposing of North Carolina Central in a 49-6 win.
8. Georgia Tech (55)
Thrilling way to open the season for the Yellow Jackets, as Dedrick Mills’ 4-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds remaining gave them the win over Boston College.
7. Virginia Tech (51)
Liberty hung tough for a half before the Hokies finally put it away over the final 30 minutes of a 36-13 win.
6. Pittsburgh (42)
Decent start for Pat Narduzzi’s squad as the Panthers picked up a 28-7 win over FCS opponent Villanova.
5. Miami (24)
The Hurricanes boasted three different 100-yard rushers in a 70-3 thrashing of Florida A&M.
4. North Carolina (22)
The Tar Heels led Georgia with less than six minutes remaining, but Nick Chubb’s 55-yard touchdown run put them away in a 33-24 loss.
3. Louisville (14)
The Cardinals led 56-0 at halftime and cruised to a 70-14 win over Charlotte.
2. Clemson (4)
DeShaun Watson didn’t exactly look like the Heisman favorite, but the Tigers were able to escape Auburn with a tough 19-13 victory.
1.Florida State (2)
What a comeback win over Ole Miss to remain on top of the ACC football rankings.
