ACC football power rankings: We'll know soon if it should be Clemson or (huh?) Syracuse
Wins by Clemson and Syracuse set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown after Week 7 of the college football season as NC State takes its biggest tumble of the season.
Here are the USA TODAY Network's ACC power rankings.
1. Clemson (7-0, 5-0 ACC)
The Tigers remained undefeated behind a three-touchdown performance from DJ Uiagalelei as No. 4 Clemson held off Florida State 34-28. Another big game. This time it's Syracuse for first place in the Atlantic.
Last week: No. 1
2. Syracuse (6-0, 3-0)
The Orange begin the season 6-0 for the first time since 1987 after a 24-9 win over No. 15 NC State.
Last week: No. 4
3. Wake Forest (5-1, 1-1)
The Demon Deacons had an open week.
Last week: No. 2
4. UNC (6-1, 3-0)
UNC seized control of the Atlantic division with an exciting 38-35 win over Duke, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 16 seconds remaining.
Last week: No. 5
More: CRAZY FINISHUNC football wins thriller at Duke with last-minute TD
5. Florida State (4-3, 2-3)
FSU suffered its third straight loss to a Top 25 team, falling 34-28 to Clemson.
Last week: No. 5
6. NC State (5-2, 1-2)
The Wolfpack lost more than just a 24-9 game against Syracuse. NC State will be without starting quarterback Devin Leary for the rest of the season.
Last week: No. 3
More: TOUGH ROAD AHEADNC State football readies for life without Devin Leary
7. Miami (3-2, 1-1)
The Hurricanes earned their first ACC win of the season with a 20-14 victory over Virginia Tech.
Last week: No. 7
8. Georgia Tech (3-3, 2-1)
The Yellow Jackets had an open week.
Last week: No. 8
9. Pitt (4-2, 1-1)
Pitt had an open week.
Last week: No. 9
10. Duke (4-3, 1-2)
The fighting Mike Elko's almost pulled off the upset against rival UNC but fell just short.
Last week: No. 10
More: MAGIC MOMENTSA look at UNC football vs. Duke on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in photos
11. Louisville (3-3, 1-3)
The Cardinals had an open week.
Last week: No. 11
12. Boston College (2-4, 1-2)
The Eagles had an open week.
Last week: No. 11
13. Virginia Tech (2-5, 1-3)
The Hokies lost 20-14 to Miami.
Last week: No. 13
14. Virginia (2-4, 0-3)
The Cavaliers had an open week.
Last week: No. 14
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: ACC football power rankings: Clemson and Syracuse will decide No. 1
