Miami suffered its first loss of the season against Notre Dame, but the Hurricanes stay at the top of the ACC power rankings for another week. Here are the updated ACC power rankings following Week 10.
1. Miami (8-1, 6-0 ACC) | Previous: 1
Miami's undefeated season ended with a 31-24 loss at No. 11 Notre Dame, but the Hurricanes remain the ACC's top team. The loss exposed more concerns about Miami's passing defense, which allowed CJ Carr to throw for 319 yards and three touchdowns. But, Miami has already defeated Wake Forest on the road and is the only team without a conference loss.
- Week 8: W vs. Pitt, 52-23
- Week 9: W at North Carolina, 38-35
- Week 10: L at Notre Dame, 31-24
Next: vs. Duke (Nov. 14, noon ET, ABC)
2. Wake Forest (8-1, 5-1 ACC) | Previous: 2
Wake Forest extended its winning streak to six games with a 77-0 victory over Merrimack, improving to 8-1 for the first time since 2021. The Demon Deacons have scored 226 points over their past four games, averaging 56.5 points during that stretch.
- Week 7: W at California, 41-7
- Week 9: W vs. Virginia, 51-7
- Week 10: W vs. Merrimack, 77-0
Next: at SMU (Nov. 14, noon ET, ESPN)
3. Louisville (6-3, 5-2 ACC) | Previous: 3
Louisville continues to climb after extending its winning streak to four games with a 44-17 victory at Georgia Tech. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns while adding 81 rushing yards.
- Week 7: W at Syracuse, 34-26
- Week 9: W vs. Stanford, 52-24
- Week 10: W at Georgia Tech, 44-17
Next: at North Carolina (Nov. 14, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
4. Duke (7-2, 4-2 ACC) | Previous: 4
The Blue Devils followed their 47-2 demolition of Boston College with a 41-3 victory at NC State. Running back Nate Sheppard rushed for three touchdowns against the Wolfpack, giving him eight rushing scores over the past two games.
- Week 8: W at Virginia, 19-16
- Week 9: W vs. Boston College, 47-2
- Week 10: W at NC State, 41-3
Next: at Miami (Nov. 14, noon ET, ABC)
5. SMU (7-2, 5-2 ACC) | Previous: 6
SMU responded to its surprising loss at Syracuse with one of its most impressive performances of the season, defeating Virginia Tech 51-28 on Friday night.
Quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 350 yards, while the Mustangs finished with 569 total yards, including 219 rushing yards.
- Week 8: W vs. California, 59-20
- Week 9: L at Syracuse, 30-27
- Week 10: W vs. Virginia Tech, 51-28
Next: vs. Wake Forest (Nov. 14, noon ET, ESPN)
6. Pitt (6-3, 3-3 ACC) | Previous: 8
Pitt moves up despite having Week 10 off. The Panthers defeated Virginia Tech 35-33 earlier this season, and the Hokies subsequently defeated Clemson 20-16. Those head-to-head results keep Pitt ahead of both teams for now.
- Week 7: L at Boston College, 27-21
- Week 8: L at Miami, 52-23
- Week 9: W vs. Georgia Tech, 34-11
Next: vs. Florida State (Nov. 13, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
7. Virginia Tech (6-3, 3-3 ACC) | Previous: 5
Virginia Tech takes a two-spot drop after being overwhelmed by SMU. The Hokies allowed 569 total yards and struggled throughout the second half, when SMU scored 28 points.
- Week 7: W vs. Georgia Tech, 34-24
- Week 8: W at Clemson, 20-16
- Week 10: L at SMU, 51-28
Next: vs. Stanford (Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network)
8. Clemson (6-3, 4-2 ACC) | Previous: 7
Clemson earned its second consecutive victory with an 18-13 win at Syracuse, but the Tigers needed another strong defensive performance to overcome their offensive struggles. Jahiem Lawson returned a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown, and Ashton Hampton intercepted a pass in the end zone late in the fourth quarter to help preserve the victory.
- Week 8: L vs. Virginia Tech, 20-16
- Week 9: W at Florida State, 36-24
- Week 10: W at Syracuse, 18-13
Next: vs. Georgia Tech (Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m. ET, The CW)
9. North Carolina (5-4, 2-3 ACC) | Previous: 10
North Carolina ended its two-game losing streak with a 38-21 victory at UConn, moving one win away from bowl eligibility.
The Tar Heels have been competitive against some of the conference's better teams, including Miami, but the Tar Heels are 2-3 in conference play, and their home loss to Syracuse continues to hurt their standing.
- Week 8: L vs. Syracuse, 31-30 (OT)
- Week 9: L vs. Miami, 38-35
- Week 10: W at UConn, 38-21
Next: vs. Louisville (Nov. 14, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
10. Syracuse (4-5, 2-5 ACC) | Previous: 9
After defeating North Carolina and SMU in consecutive weeks, Syracuse nearly added another victory against Clemson. The Orange defense prevented the Tigers from scoring an offensive touchdown, but turnovers ultimately made the difference.
- Week 8: W at North Carolina, 31-30 (OT)
- Week 9: W vs. SMU, 30-27
- Week 10: L vs. Clemson, 18-13
Next: at NC State (Nov. 14, noon ET, ACC Network)
11. Florida State (4-5, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 13
Florida State ended its three-game losing streak with a 31-24 victory at Boston College, giving interim head coach Rick Stockstill a win in his debut. The victory was an important step after the program parted ways with Mike Norvell.
- Week 7: L at Miami, 43-35 (2OT)
- Week 9: L vs. Clemson, 36-24
- Week 10: W at Boston College, 31-24
Next: at Pitt (Nov. 13, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
12. Stanford (4-5, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 14
Stanford had Week 10 off following its 52-24 loss at Louisville. The Cardinal have been significantly better at home than on the road, going 4-1 in Stanford Stadium but going winless away from home.
- Week 7: W vs. Elon, 34-7
- Week 8: W vs. NC State, 31-28
- Week 9: L at Louisville, 52-24
Next: at Virginia Tech (Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network)
13. NC State (4-5, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 11
The Wolfpack managed just three points against the Blue Devils and surrendered 24 points in the second quarter alone. They have now lost three of their past four games, including a head-to-head defeat against Stanford.
- Week 8: L at Stanford, 31-28
- Week 9: W vs. California, 31-10
- Week 10: L vs. Duke, 41-3
Next: vs. Syracuse (Nov. 14, noon ET, ACC Network)
14. Boston College (4-5, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 12
Boston College has taken a significant step backward after briefly appearing to turn its season around. The Eagles followed consecutive wins over Pitt and Georgia Tech with a 47-2 loss at Duke and a 31-24 home defeat against Florida State.
- Week 8: W at Georgia Tech, 49-27
- Week 9: L at Duke, 47-2
- Week 10: L vs. Florida State, 31-24
Next: at Notre Dame (Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC)
15. Virginia (4-5, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 16
Virginia had Week 10 off.
- Week 7: L at SMU, 23-13
- Week 8: L vs. Duke, 19-16
- Week 9: L at Wake Forest, 51-7
Next: vs. California (Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network)
16. California (3-6, 2-4 ACC) | Previous: 15
California had Week 10 off after falling 31-10 at NC State.
- Week 7: L vs. Wake Forest, 41-7
- Week 8: L at SMU, 59-20
- Week 9: L at NC State, 31-10
Next: at Virginia (Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network)
17. Georgia Tech (2-7, 1-5 ACC) | Previous: 17
Georgia Tech stays at the bottom of the ACC after suffering its fourth consecutive loss, falling 44-17 against Louisville.
- Week 8: L vs. Boston College, 49-27
- Week 9: L at Pitt, 34-11
- Week 10: L vs. Louisville, 44-17
Next: at Clemson (Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m. ET, The CW)
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