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UNC near ACC Football cellar in updated Power Rankings

North Carolina’s ugly second-half performance against Duke dropped it in the latest ACC Power Rankings.

There aren’t many teams playing worse football in the ACC than the North Carolina Tar Heels right now.

UNC is fresh off a 21-20 loss to archrival Duke. North Carolina appeared well on its way to a victory, shutting out the Blue Devils in the first half and later expanding its lead to 20 points, before giving up 21 unanswered.

If you’re accustomed to Tar Heel football, though, last week’s loss didn’t surprise you in the least bit. After a 3-0 start, which was misleading considering a myriad of struggles, UNC is in danger of yet another epic collapse.

That’s why in the latest ACC Power Rankings, North Carolina was ranked 15th out of 17 teams. The Florida State Seminoles (16th) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (17th), who have a combined two wins, only trail the Tar Heels.

“UNC blew a 20-0 third-quarter lead at rival Duke on Saturday to slip to a new low in the power rankings,” InsideCarolina’s Grant Hughes wrote. “The Tar Heels got good performances from their skill positions, but the Blue Devils exposed serious problems on both sides of the line of scrimmage on Saturday.”

In terms of good performances, Hughes is likely referring to Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton and quarterback Jacolby Criswell.

Hampton recorded his fourth 100-yard outing against Duke, rushing for 103 yards on 29 carries. Hampton also caught four passes for 50 yards (second-most on UNC), proving his worth as a secondary pass-catcher.

Criswell fared well against constant pressure from the Blue Devils, completing 21-of-39 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns. Criswell did toss an interception on North Carolina’s final offensive play, though as a result of UNC’s inability to block, instead of from a poor decision.

The Tar Heels don’t have a ton of time to turn their season around. After Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with Pitt, will the Heels stay put or move around in next week’s Power Rankings?

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ACC Men’s College Basketball Power Rankings: Duke, UNC far above the rest

Duke and UNC lead the way in the latest ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings. How does the rest of the conference shake out?

The final week of the 2023-24 men’s college basketball regular season is here, and the race for the ACC regular season title comes down to Duke and North Carolina once again.

The Tar Heels and Blue Devils sit in first and second place in the standings with just one game separating the two sides. With the teams set for a rematch in Durham to close out the season, the title could come down to the wire.

In the rest of the ACC, several teams are still battling for a spot in the NCAA Tournament and will look to make one last push in the final week of regular season play.

Here’s what our full power rankings look like:

ACC power rankings heading into Week 10

After an exciting Week 8, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 10.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 10 matchups.

Dabo Swinney and No.5 Clemson are coming off a much-needed bye week after the team remained undefeated with an 8-0 (6-0 ACC) record after a 27-21 comeback win over Syracuse. After being replaced by freshman Cade Klubnik in the third quarter, starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei will look to bounce back in Week 10.

There were some great games around the ACC in Week 9, with some upsets dealt. No.10 Wake Forest got dismantled by Louisville, while Syracuse lost by double digits to Notre Dame.

In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we’ve seen this season. So, how did Week 9 shake things up in the ACC? Who rose in our and fell in our rankings?

Here’s a look at our ACC power rankings heading into 10:

ACC power rankings heading into Week 6

After an exciting Week 5, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 6.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 6 matchups.

Clemson is coming off another big-time win as they took down former No.10 NC State 30-20 as they hosted ESPN’s College GameDay. It was a statement in-conference win for the Tigers.

There were some great games around the ACC, with Wake Forest handling business on the road against Florida State and Georgia Tech upsetting Pittsburgh after Geoff Collins’ departure. The ACC has been a wild conference so far this season.

In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we’ve seen this season. So, how did Week 5 shake things up in the ACC? Who rose in our and fell in our rankings?

Here’s a look at our ACC power rankings heading into 6:

ACC power rankings heading into Week 5

After an exciting Week 4, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 5.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 5 matchups.

Clemson is coming off a massive 51-45 double overtime away win against Sam Hartman and Wake Forest in the biggest game in the conference last week. The rest of the conference had its ups and downs, with teams such as Syracuse and Virginia battling it out in a close one and Miami falling in a shocking loss to Middle Tennessee.

In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we’ve seen so far this season. So, how did Week 4 shake things up in the ACC? Who rose in our and fell in our rankings?

Here’s a look at our ACC power rankings heading into Week 5:

There’s a new team atop the ACC Power Rankings

In recent years the Atlantic Division champion waited on “Coastal chaos” to sort itself out during the final weekend of the regular season. But last week Pittsburgh clinched the Coastal Division and a spot in the ACC Championship Game and Wake …

In recent years the Atlantic Division champion waited on “Coastal chaos” to sort itself out during the final weekend of the regular season.

But last week Pittsburgh clinched the Coastal Division and a spot in the ACC Championship Game and Wake Forest, NC State or Clemson could take the other spot depending on what happens this weekend.

Each week The Clemson Insider ranks every team in the ACC 1-14 based off their performance from the previous week of competition.

  1. Pitt – The Panthers matched Virginia’s offensive prowess and clinched the Coastal Division with a 48-38 win at Heinz Field. Pitt travels to faces its old Big East foe Syracuse at the Carrier Dome on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  2. Wake Forest – The Demon Deacons missed an opportunity to clinch the Atlantic on Saturday as it fell 48-27 at Clemson. The Demon Deacons clinch the division title with a win over Boston College on Saturday at noon in Boston.
  3. NC State – The Wolfpack bounced back with a 41-17 win over Syracuse on Saturday. They could win the Atlantic with a win over North Carolina on Friday and a Wake Forest loss to Boston College.
  4. Clemson – Clemson showed up with a vengeance in a 48-27 win over Wake Forest on Saturday. The Tigers could win the Atlantic if Wake Forest and NC State lose this weekend but are focused on their rivalry with South Carolina on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  5. Miami – The Hurricanes handled Virginia Tech 38-26 on Saturday and look to improve to 7-5 on Saturday as they travel to Duke.
  6. Louisville – The Cardinals trounced Duke 62-22 as they won their second straight last Thursday. Louisville hosts rival Kentucky on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  7. Virginia – The Cavaliers lost their third straight on Saturday in a 48-38 loss to Pitt. Virginia hopes to bounce back against Virginia Tech at Scott Stadium on Saturday at 3:45 p.m.
  8. Florida State – The Seminoles defeated Boston. College 36-23 behind 251 yards passing from Jordan Travis. Florida State looks to clinch bowl eligibility as it travels to Florida on Saturday for a noon kickoff.
  9. North Carolina – The Tar Heels bested FCS foe Wofford 34-14 on Saturday. They travel to NC State on Friday night for a 7:00 p.m. kick.
  10. Boston College – The Eagles struggled against Florida State on Saturday but hope to play spoiler when Wake Forest comes to town at noon Saturday. Boston College is dealing with flu issues, but head coach Jeff Haffley expects his players to be eligible on Saturday.
  11. Syracuse – The Orange struggled mightily in a. 41-17 loss to NC State. Syracuse hosts Coastal Division champion Pittsburgh on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  12. Virginia Tech – The Hokies’ woes continued in a 38-26 loss to Miami on Saturday. Virginia Tech hopes to finish the regular season on a high note as it travels to Virginia this weekend.
  13. Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets lost their fifth straight game on Saturday, and they host top ranked Georgia on Saturday, things look bleak in Atlanta.
  14. Duke – The Blue Devils lost their seventh straight contest this weekend and host Miami on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Week 11 Power Rankings amid a wild week in the ACC

This week already possesses as much intrigue as any other this season in ACC football. Virginia Tech officially parted ways with head coach Justin Fuente after a 48-17 win over Duke, there’s a three-horse race in the Atlantic Division between …

This week already possesses as much intrigue as any other this season in ACC football.

Virginia Tech officially parted ways with head coach Justin Fuente after a 48-17 win over Duke, there’s a three-horse race in the Atlantic Division between Clemson, Wake Forest and NC State and a two-team race in the Coastal Division between Pitt and Virginia.

Each week The Clemson Insider ranks every team in the ACC 1-14 based off their performance from the previous week of competition.

  1. Wake Forest – A thrilling 45-42 win over NC State propelled the Demon Deacons back into the College Football Playoff Top 10 this week. Wake Forest remains in the driver’s seat in the ACC Atlantic but faces a still test at Clemson on Saturday with an opportunity to clinch its first title since 2006.
  2. Pitt – The Panthers outlasted North Carolina 30-23 in overtime to remain atop the Coastal Division. Pitt hosts Virginia on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and can clinch the division with a win.
  3. NC State – The Wolfpack fought hard at Wake Forest last Saturday but fell short in the game’s final moments. NC State hosts Syracuse on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and needs a three-way tie to reach the ACC Championship Game.
  4. Clemson – Somehow amid a screwed-up season the Tigers still possess an opportunity to place for a conference championship. That opportunity starts on Saturday when it hosts Wake Forest in hopes of denying it a championship bid at Memorial Stadium.
  5. Virginia – The Cavaliers struggled offensively against ninth ranked Notre Dame without quarterback Brennan Armstrong. He is still questionable for Saturday’s matchup at Pittsburgh.
  6. Louisville – The Cardinals rolled Syracuse 41-3 in Louisville on Saturday to get within one game of bowl eligibility. Louisville travels to Duke on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.
  7. Boston College – The Eagles’ offense showed out in a 41-30 win at Georgia Tech last week with Phil Jurkovec at the helm. Boston College hosts Florida State on Saturday at noon.
  8. North Carolina – The Tar Heels batted at Pittsburgh last week but fell short in overtime. North Carolina hosts Wofford on Saturday at noon.
  9. Florida State – The Seminoles willed themselves to a 31-28 comeback win over rival Miami on Saturday. FSU travels to Boston College this week and needs a win to keep its bowl hopes alive.
  10. Miami – The Hurricanes fell short at Florida State on Saturday and all but eliminated themselves from the possibility of playing for an ACC title. Miami hosts Virginia Tech on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  11. Virginia Tech – The Hokies dominated Duke 48-17 but things turned at the start of the week when the school announced it parted ways with head coach Justin Fuente. He finished with a 43-31 record with the Hokies. Defensive line coach J.C. Price will serve as the interim head coach as Virginia Tech travels to Miami.
  12. Syracuse – The Orange struggled mightily at Louisville and managed just one field goal in a lopsided defeat. Syracuse plays at NC State on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. with bowl eligibility on the line as it hopes to play spoiler in Raleigh.
  13. Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets lost their fourth straight game on Saturday to Boston College. Georgia Tech hopes for an honorable showing at Notre Dame on Saturday at 2:30 before it closes out the season with top-ranked Georgia.
  14. Duke – Virginia Tech dominated the Blue Devils in Blacksburg on Saturday. Duke remains the only winless team in the ACC as it plays host to Louisville on Thursday night.

Another week, another shakeup in the ACC Power Rankings

The ACC’s only undefeated team, Wake Forest, fell on the road in a non-conference matchup with North Carolina this past Saturday. The loss all but ended the conference’s far-fetched dream of a trip to the College Football Playoff. Each week The …

The ACC’s only undefeated team, Wake Forest, fell on the road in a non-conference matchup with North Carolina this past Saturday.

The loss all but ended the conference’s far-fetched dream of a trip to the College Football Playoff.

Each week The Clemson Insider ranks every team in the ACC 1-14 based off their performance from the previous week of competition.

  1. Wake Forest – The Demon Deacons suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday 58-55 at North Carolina. But the loss did not hurt Wake Forest’s chances to win the ACC Atlantic Division because it was a non-conference contest. Wake hosts NC State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  2. Pittsburgh – The Panthers struggled early at Duke but found a way to bounce back and rolled the Blue Devils 54-29. Pitt hosts North Carolina on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.
  3. NC State – The Wolfpack handled Florida State in Tallahassee as dozens of Seminoles missed the contest with the flue including quarterback Jordan Travis. NC State needs to beat the Demon Deacons on Saturday for a shot at the ACC Championship Game.
  4. Clemson – The Tigers found a way to win on the road at Louisville in a 30-24 victory over the Cardinals that featured another goal line stand. Clemson gets a reprieve as it hosts UConn on Saturday at noon.
  5. Virginia – The Cavaliers had an important week off to heal up ahead of a big matchup with ninth ranked Notre Dame. Quarterback Brennan Armstrong left his last outing with injured ribs and his status will not be revealed until kickoff at Scott Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  6. North Carolina – The Tar Heels showed up for their in-state matchup with Wake Forest and won 58-55 thanks to a stellar fourth quarter comeback. They hope to cash in on that momentum Thursday night at No. 21 Pittsburgh.
  7. Louisville – Louisville held its own against Clemson last weekend but came up short in the final minutes. Quarterback Malik Cunningham missed virtually the entire third quarter of the game. The Cardinals host Syracuse on Saturday at 12 p.m.
  8. Miami – The Hurricanes won their third straight game on Saturday 33-30 over Georgia Tech. Now Miami has a shot at the title game if Pitt and Virginia lose and it wins out. That chase continues on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Florida State in Tallahassee.
  9. Florida State – The Seminoles did the best they could in a 28-14 loss to NC State on Saturday. Florida State hopes to have more availability on Saturday as it hosts rival Miami at 3:30 p.m.
  10. Boston College – Phil Jurkovec returned to action after a long hiatus and led the Eagles to a 17-3 win over Virginia Tech. Boston College travels to Georgia Tech on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. staring down bowl eligibility.
  11. Syracuse – The Orange had the week off in preparation for Saturday’s test at Louisville. Syracuse could become bowl eligible with a win.
  12. Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets fell to Miami on Saturday and need to win out to make a bowl game, which includes Georgia. Things look bleak in Atlanta as they host Boston College on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  13. Virginia Tech – The Hokies fell to 4-5 on Saturday after falling to Boston College on the road. Head coach Justin Fuente needs a win for any hope of keeping his job as they host Duke on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  14. Duke – The Blue Devils put up a fight on Saturday as they scored 29 points against Pitt. Duke travels to Blacksburg, Va. to face the Hokies on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

ACC Power Rankings Week 9

The ACC continued its trend and remained a jumbled mess in both divisions this past week. Virginia fell on the road at BYU 66-49 and Miami nabbed the week’s biggest win as it edged Pittsburgh 38-34 at Heinz Field. Each week The Clemson Insider ranks …

The ACC continued its trend and remained a jumbled mess in both divisions this past week.

Virginia fell on the road at BYU 66-49 and Miami nabbed the week’s biggest win as it edged Pittsburgh 38-34 at Heinz Field.

Each week The Clemson Insider ranks every team in the ACC 1-14 based off their performance from the previous week of competition.

  1. Wake Forest – The Demon Deacons remain firmly in the driver’s seat in the Atlantic Division and claimed the No. 9 spot in the initial College Football Playoff Rankings this week. Wake Forest rolled to a 45-7 win over Duke and travels to North Carolina Saturday at noon.
  2. C. State – The Wolfpack bounced back and handled Louisville 28-13 in Raleigh last weekend with 21 fourth quarter points. N.C. State travels to Florida State on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
  3. Pittsburgh – The Panthers struggled after falling behind early on Saturday as they fell 38-34 to Miami. But Pitt remains in the driver’s seat in the Coastal Division and Kenny Pickett is still the best quarterback in the conference. Pitt plays at Duke on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
  4. Clemson – The Tigers showed promise on offense in a 30-20 win over Florida State as they covered the spread for the first time this season. Clemson has an uphill climb to the ACC title game but continues its chase at Louisville on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  5. Virginia – The Cavaliers fell 66-49 at BYU last week but that was only part of the problem for the Wahoos in Provo. In the fourth quarter Brennan Armstrong left the game with broken ribs. Virginia has the week off and hopes to have their quarterback when it hosts Notre Dame on Nov. 13.
  6. Louisville – The Cardinals entered the fourth quarter on Saturday with a 10-7 lead over N.C. State in Raleigh. But Louisville surrendered 21 points in the final frame and fell 28-13. It hosts Clemson on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  7. Florida State – The Seminoles continued to show progress but fell short at Clemson despite several opportunities thanks to missed field goals. Florida State continues its fight for bowl eligibility on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as it hosts N.C. State.
  8. Virginia Tech – Justin Fuente kept his job as Virginia Tech’s head coach for another week as the Hokies took care of business in a 26-17 win at Georgia Tech. The Hokies play at Boston College on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
  9. North Carolina – The Tar Heels looked good at Notre Dame this past week with a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter but fell 44-34 in South Bend. North Carolina hopes to maintain its grip on its state as it hosts Wake Forest in a non-conference game on Saturday at noon.
  10. Miami – The Hurricanes continued to trend up with a second straight ACC upset on Saturday. Miami aims to make it three straight on Saturday as it hosts Georgia Tech on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  11. Syracuse – The Orange moved above .500 in a 21-6 win over Boston College last Saturday. Syracuse has the week off before it travels to Louisville on Nov. 13.
  12. Georgia Tech – A difficult season continued for Georgia Tech in the loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets look to bounce back on Saturday at Miami.
  13. Boston College – A painful season for Boston College continued Saturday with a loss at Syracuse. The Eagles host Virginia Tech on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.
  14. Duke – The Blue Devils lost their fourth straight on Saturday at Wake Forest. Duke hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday at noon at Wallace Wade Stadium.

ACC Power Rankings Week 8

A wacky season of play in the ACC continued this past week headlined by Pittsburgh’s impressive win over Clemson and Miami’s upset win over North Carolina State. Wake Forest also remained undefeated with a 70-56 win over Army at West Point. Each …

A wacky season of play in the ACC continued this past week headlined by Pittsburgh’s impressive win over Clemson and Miami’s upset win over North Carolina State. Wake Forest also remained undefeated with a 70-56 win over Army at West Point.

Each week The Clemson Insider ranks every team in the ACC 1-14 based off their performance from the previous week of competition.

Here are TCI’s ACC power rankings after eight weeks of the 2021 season.

  1. Wake Forest – The Demon Deacons defeated Army 70-56 in the highest scoring contest ever played at West Point last Saturday. It marked the first time since 1944 a Wake Forest team started a season 7-0 and only the second time a Wake team reached that mark in the program’s history. The No. 13 Demon Deacons host Duke on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
  2. Pitt – Kenny Pickett continued his Heisman calliber season on Saturday with 302 yards passing in a 27-17 win over Clemson at Heinz Field. The Panthers seem to have exorcised their early season loss to Western Michigan and are hitting stride at the right time. No. 17 Pitt hosts Miami on Saturday and is in the driver’s seat in the Coastal Division.
  3. Virginia – The Cavaliers won their fourth straight game on Saturday in a 48-40 win over Georgia Tech. Brennan Armstrong continued to impress with 396 yards passing. Virginia faces a still test this week as it travels to 25th ranked BYU on Saturday at 10:15 p.m.
  4. NC State – The Wolfpack fell short in a 31-30 loss at Miami on Saturday. NC State hopes to bounce back on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as it hosts Louisville at Carter-Finley Stadium.
  5. Louisville – The Cardinals bounced back above .500 on Saturday with a 28-14 win over Boston College. Malik Cunningham struggled in the passing game but made up for it with 133 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground in the win over the Eagles.
  6. Clemson – The Tigers fell flat at Pittsburgh last week as they struggled to contain and answer Pickett and the Panthers. Clemson hopes to bounce back as it hosts Florida State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m.
  7. Florida State – The Seminoles won their third straight game on Saturday in a 59-3 win over UMass in Tallahassee, Florida. Quarterback Jordan Travis hopes to keep the momentum rolling against the Tigers on Saturday.
  8. North Carolina – North Carolina had an open date last week and hopes to get above .500 in ACC play on Saturday with a test at No. 11 Notre Dame with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.
  9. Syracuse – The Orange exploded on offense in a 41-36 win at Virginia Tech on Saturday. Quarterback Garret Shrader passed for 236 yards and rushed for 174 yards as Syracuse bounced back. Syracuse hosts Boston College on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  10. Miami – The Hurricanes held off North Carolina State on Saturday at North Carolina State to win their first ACC game of the season. Miami faces a tough task at No. 17 Pittsburgh on Saturday at noon.
  11. Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets fell below .500 on Saturday in a 48-40 loss to Virginia at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Georgia Tech has the week off before traveling to Miami on November 6.
  12. Virginia Tech – Virginia Tech fell to Syracuse at home last week and fell to 1-2 in ACC play and 3-4 overall in its third straight loss. It feels like a decade since the win over North Carolina in the Hokies’ season opener. They have a week off before traveling to Boston College on Friday Nov. 5.
  13. Boston College – It is no secret that Boston College has struggled since the loss of Phil Jurkovec earlier this season. Dennis Grosel completed 17-of-32 passes for 141 yards, a touchdown and a pair of interceptions in the loss at Louisville on Saturday. The Eagles have dropped three straight and are seeking their first ACC win on Saturday at Syracuse.
  14. Duke – The Blue Devils are the only other team without a conference win. Duke had the week off before it travels to Winston-Salem, N.C. to face No. 13 Wake Forest on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

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