NCAAF, Team News / Analysis, Scores, Rankings, Clemson Tigers, Duke Blue Devils, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Maryland Terrapins, North Carolina Tar Heels, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, Boston College Eagles
1. Florida State (4-0, 2-0 ACC; LW: No. 2) -- QB E.J. Manuel led his team to a huge win over Clemson on a national stage, all while establishing legitimate contention for the Heisman trophy and setting his team on a path for the conference title game. Next up: at South Florida, Saturday, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN).
2. Clemson (3-1, 0-1; LW: No. 1) -- Hey, you win some and you lose some. Clemson just happened to lose the game that it really, really needed to win. Next up: at Boston College, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).
3. North Carolina State (3-1, 0-0; LW: No. 3) -- The Wolf Pack won decisively over Citadel with freshman running back Shadrach Thornton rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns off 21 carries (6.9 ypc). Next up: at Miami, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPNU).
4. Virginia Tech (3-1, 1-0; LW: No. 5) -- VTU bounced back with a shutout win over Bowling Green on a day where the MAC seemed unbeatable, but Logan Thomas was once again pretty awful. Next up: vs. Cincinnati, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU).
5. Miami (3-1, 2-0; LW: No. 6) -- I don't think anyone predicted the Canes to go into Atlanta and come away with a win, especially with the way they had been playing lately. Next up: vs. North Carolina State, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPNU).
6. Duke (3-1, 0-0; LW: No. 8) -- Duke beat Memphis soundly last week, but who isn't? Let's see if the Blue Devils can start off conference play strong. Next up: at Wake Forest, Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network).
7. North Carolina (2-2, 0-1; LW: No. 9) -- Running back Giovani Bernard is back from injury and the Tar Heels have played six straight complete quarters. Next up: vs. Idaho, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (RSN).
8. Georgia Tech (2-2, 1-2; LW: No. 4) -- The Yellow Jackets were down by 19, then up by 17, and finally down by six as they lost in overtime in a roller coaster game against Miami. Next up: vs. Middle Tennessee State, 12 p.m. ET (RSN).
9. Maryland (2-2, 0-0; LW: No. 10) -- They didn't win, but the Terrapins held West Virginia's explosive offense to just 31 points and only lost by 10. Next up: BYE
10. Virginia (2-2, 0-1; LW: No. 7) -- Let the quarterback controversy begin. Next up: vs. Louisiana Tech, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3).
11. Wake Forest (3-1, 1-1; LW: No. 11) -- Wake Forest allowed 37 points and 506 total offensive yards to an Army team that has yet to win a game. Next up: vs. Duke, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network).
12. Boston College (1-2, 0-1; LW: No. 12) -- A bye week isn't going to help BC avoid a blowout loss to a pissed off Clemson squad this upcoming weekend. Next up: vs. Clemson, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2).
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