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Virginia allowing 14 points in 16 seconds is by far the worst opening to a football game all year

Virginia, c’mon.

Virginia got off to just about the worst possible start a football team could have on Saturday against Pittsburgh (-5.5).

On the first play of the game, Cavs quarterback Brennan Armstrong threw a pick-six to Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire to get Pitt on the board, 7-0.

Then, on the second play of the game, Armstrong, yes, threw another pick-six to Panthers defensive back Marquis Williams to put the game at 14-0 with a startling 14:44 left to go in the first quarter.

Within 16 seconds, Virginia tanked its momentum before it even had any and gave Pitt the kind of present that you’d expect to find under the tree at Christmas.

What? How does this happen? How do you throw two interceptions for touchdowns on your first two passes? How? It defies logic and reason.

Pitt went up 21-0 shortly after as the line moved to Panthers (-27.5) before the end of the first quarter.

The Cavs have been having a down year, but this had to be a new low for a team that is underperforming on expectations that came with offensive-minded head coach Tony Elliott coming over from Clemson.

This game was certainly offensive already, just not in the way Virginia was hoping for.

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ACC power rankings heading into Week 11

After an exciting Week 10, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 11.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 11 matchups.

Dabo Swinney and No.12 Clemson are coming off a rough loss on the road at the hands of new head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It was a nightmare Saturday for the Tigers as seemingly everything went wrong that night.

Other action around the ACC saw a top-25 battle, with NC State taking down Sam Hartman and Wake Forest and North Carolina barely squeaking by Virginia on the road.

In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we have seen this season. So, how did Week 10 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 11:

Clemson clinches the Atlantic Division and another trip to the ACC Championship game

Swinney and the Tigers secure the Atlantic division and a trip to the ACC Championship.

As Week 10 of the 2022 college football season has played out, Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have secured their spot in the ACC Championship game.

The No.4 Tigers 8-0 (6-0 ACC) have secured the Atlantic division title as Syracuse fell to Pittsburgh 19-9, clinching the division for Swinney and Clemson. After missing their trip to Charlotte last season after six straight appearances and wins, the Tigers are back.

Though the Coastal Division has yet to see a winner, North Carolina 8-1 (5-0 ACC) is the likely opponent Clemson will see in the conference championship.

Clemson faces Notre Dame tonight at 7:30 in South Bend on NBC as the Tigers look to continue their strong run to the College Football Playoff with a road win over the Fighting Irish.

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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 9

After an exciting Week 8, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 9.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 9 matchups or rests up with a bye week.

Dabo Swinney and No.5 Clemson are coming off a 27-21 home win over Syracuse, where the Tigers had to overcome a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter. It wasn’t near the Tigers’ best football as DJ Uiagalelei took a seat for true freshman Cade Klubnik to give the team the spark they needed in the second half to pull it out.

There were some great games around the ACC in Week 8, while a handful of teams had their bye weeks. Duke beat down Miami on the road, while Louisville continued their bounce-back handling Pittsburgh.

In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we’ve seen this season. So, how did Week 8 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 9:

ACC power rankings heading into Week 7

After an exciting Week 6, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 7.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 7 matchups.

Dabo Swinney and the Tigers are coming off a dominant 31-3 win on the road over Boston College, with DJ Uiagalelei continuing his hot start to the season. The win helped keep No.4 Clemson undefeated as they head into a tough Week 7 road matchup against Florida State.

There were some great games around the ACC in Week 6, with FSU falling in a close one to NC State while Georgia Tech continued its hot streak taking down another hot team in Duke. It was yet another wild week in the ACC.
In college football, anything can happen on any given Saturday, as we’ve seen this season. So, how did Week 6 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 7:

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:

Odds to win the ACC: Clemson remains the favorite after a double-overtime win over Wake Forest

Swinney and the Tigers remain favorites to win the ACC.

It was a massive weekend for Dabo Swinney and Clemson as they took home a huge 51-45 double overtime win on the road against Dave Clawson’s Wake Forest. 

An important win for the team as all are, the Tigers overcame some defensive woes with a stellar performance from starting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and the Clemson offense. It was arguably Uiagalelei’s best performance since his freshman season.

With Wake Forest in the rearview mirror, the Tigers’ next game is another big one as they host NC State for ESPN’s College GameDay next Saturday. It is a matchup that will significantly affect each team’s odds of winning the ACC, just as Wake Forest was.

So, what are the current odds for each team in the ACC to win the conference?

Here’s a look at MGM Sportsbook’s current lines for who will win the ACC this season:

ACC power rankings heading into Week 4

After an exciting Week 3, here’s our ACC power rankings heading into Week 4.

Another week of the 2022 college football season is behind us as each team around the ACC prepares for their upcoming Week 4 matchups.

Florida State and Louisville battled it out in a close in-conference game, while the rest of the ACC had varying performances in their non-conference matchups. Teams such as Duke and Syracuse keep surprising people week in and week out, while Miami failed to live up to their previous No.13 ranking with a loss to Texas A&M.

It was an active week for the ACC, with its strong performances and its weaker ones.

Here’s a look at our ACC power rankings heading into Week 4: