- Georgia Tech – The Yellow Jackets clinched a spot in Tampa with a thrashing of Duke this past weekend. A lot would have to happen for Tech to make it to the national title game, even if they won out so it looks like the ACC will wait at least one more year to have a true national title contender.
- Clemson – The Tigers took care of N.C. State just as many thought they would. As long as the Tigers can beat lowly Virginia at home, they will meet Tech in Tampa, and I think they win the ACC.
- Virginia Tech – The Hokies had the luxury of playing Maryland last weekend which plays the same role as a bye week.
- Boston College – The Eagles won a tough game against Virginia improving to 7-3 on the season; a record nobody would have picked them to have at this point to start the season
- North Carolina – The Tar Heels pulled off a major upset knocking off Miami. Ever since that fourth quarter debacle against Florida State, the Heels have really turned it up a notch.
- Miami – The Hurricanes got embarrassed in Chapel Hill last weekend and have little left to play for as they are already guaranteed a bowl but have no chance at winning the Coastal division.
- Florida State – The Seminoles were impressive taking it to Wake Forest in Winston-Salem last weekend despite the absence of the league’s yardage leader, Christian Ponder. A win over Maryland and the nation’s longest bowl streak stays alive for at least one more season.
- Duke – The Devils have come back to reality as they were thrashed by Georgia Tech last weekend. The good news? It’s finally basketball season in Durham!
- Wake Forest – The Deacon’s season quarterback Riley Skinner was outplayed by a freshman making his first career start. Now, Wake’s bowl chances are gone and so is their season pretty much.
- Virginia – The Cav’s gave Boston College all they had but it wasn’t enough as UVA too lost their bowl hopes over the weekend.
- North Carolina State – The Pack lost for the fifth time in six games over the weekend and will likely lose again Saturday when they play Virginia Tech.
- Maryland – These guys are bad. Really bad. They had an early season win over Clemson but that is about all they can claim this year as 2-10 looks very likely right now.
ACC Week 12 Power Rankings
November 17, 2009