The ACC remains college football’s most volatile conference, with Week 7’s results bringing the championship picture into clearer focus. Miami got a big rivalry win over FSU at Doak Campbell, and the Virginia Cavaliers now own the best conference record, thanks to a second straight overtime victory. Meanwhile, former bottom-feeders, Clemson and Pitt, delivered massive blowout wins to climb out of the basement.
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College Football Viewing Guide, Week 7!
Week 6 ACC Scoreboard Highlights
- Miami 28, Florida State 22 (Hurricanes win top-20 rivalry showdown)
- Virginia 30, Louisville 27 (OT) (Cavaliers win third straight ACC game in overtime)
- Duke 45, California 21 (Blue Devils dominate Cal on the road)
- Pitt 48, Boston College 7 (Panthers bench QB and explode on offense)
- Clemson 38, North Carolina 10 (Tigers get a massive bounce-back win while UNC searches for answers)
- SMU 31, Syracuse 18 (Mustangs secure their first ACC win)
- Wake Forest 30, Virginia Tech 23 (Deacons get a much-needed victory)
- NC State 56, Campbell 10 (Wolfpack handle their non-conference FCS tune-up)
ACC Power Rankings
- Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) Miami earned the top spot by going into Tallahassee and defeating rival Florida State 28-22. QB Carson Beck delivered a turnover-free performance, and the defense made key plays late. The Hurricanes are the clear frontrunner now. Next Week: Bye
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-0, 2-0 ACC) The Yellow Jackets had a bye week after their 5-0 start. They move up solely because the team below them lost. Georgia Tech is still undefeated and a massive threat in the conference. Next Week: vs. Virginia Tech
- Virginia Cavaliers (5-1, 3-0 ACC) The Cavaliers are playing with house money! They pulled off their second straight overtime win, defeating Louisville 30-27. Virginia now owns a 3-0 conference record—the best in the ACC—and is a legitimate dark horse contender. Next Week: Bye
- Duke Blue Devils (4-2, 3-0 ACC) Duke is surging, dominating California 45-21 to also move to 3-0 in ACC play. The Blue Devils’ defense shut down Cal after the first quarter, giving them impressive wins over Syracuse and Cal. Next Week: Bye
- Louisville Cardinals (4-1, 1-1 ACC) A brutal overtime loss to Virginia, 30-27, hands the Cardinals their first loss of the season. The defense is strong, but losing a home conference game drops them out of the top tier. Next Week: Bye
- Florida State Seminoles (3-2, 0-2 ACC) The Seminoles drop to the bottom half of the conference after the 28-22 loss to Miami. Now sitting at 0-2 in ACC play, FSU’s margin for error is gone. Next Week: vs. Pitt
- Pittsburgh Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) Pitt made the biggest shakeup outside of the top three. Battering Boston College 48-7 after benching their starting QB shows this team has talent and resolve. With a 1-1 conference record, they’re back in the conversation. Next Week: at #25 Florida State
- SMU Mustangs (3-2, 1-0 ACC) SMU earns its first ACC victory, beating Syracuse 31-18. The Mustangs are still a dangerous offensive team and, at 1-0 in league play, they remain a factor. Next Week: vs. Stanford
- Clemson Tigers (2-3, 1-2 ACC) The Tigers finally looked like Clemson, crushing North Carolina 38-10 on the road. The win gives them their first conference victory and starts the difficult climb back into the picture. Next Week: at Boston College
- NC State Wolfpack (4-2, 1-2 ACC) The Wolfpack got a guaranteed win over Campbell, 56-10, to improve their record. However, their 1-2 conference record keeps them down here. Next Week: at #16 Notre Dame
- California Golden Bears (4-2, 1-1 ACC) Cal’s incredible start hit a major snag with a 45-21 home loss to Duke. They showed they aren’t ready for the elite tier yet, but the 4-2 record is still better than most pundits forecasted preseason. Next Week: Bye
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2, 1-2 ACC) The Deacons earn a gutsy 30-23 win over Virginia Tech, giving them a much-needed victory to keep them relevant. Next Week: at Oregon State
- Syracuse Orange (3-3, 1-2 ACC) Life without their starting quarterback continues to be brutal. The Orange lost their second straight to a power opponent, falling to SMU 31-18. Next Week: Bye
- Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4, 1-1 ACC) The Hokies fall to Wake Forest, 30-23, showing inconsistency just as they seemed to be turning the corner. Their defense has struggled to hold leads. Next Week: at Georgia Tech
- Stanford Cardinal (2-3, 1-1 ACC) Stanford had a bye week after their close call win against San Jose State. They need to find a way to compete in the meat of their schedule. Next Week: at SMU
- North Carolina Tar Heels (2-3, 0-1 ACC) The bottom continues to fall out for the Tar Heels. A 38-10 home loss to a struggling Clemson team shows how far away they are from being competitive. Next Week: Bye
- Boston College Eagles (1-4, 0-3 ACC) The Eagles are in crisis after the 48-7 blowout loss to Pitt. Next Week: at Pitt
