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ACC Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlantic Coast Conference went 7-3 out of conference while some early conference match ups have some teams entering the top 10 of the power rankings…

After a wild Style Point Saturday, we got a better look at some of the best teams in the ACC, as well as some of the worst.

Sep 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Jordan Ellis (10) carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Jordan Ellis (10) carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports /

The Virginia Cavaliers begin at the bottom of the power rankings as the only Atlantic Coast Conference team without a win this season.

The Cavaliers are 0-2 under Bronco Mendenhall’s first season as head coach and the rebuild continues.

The Virginia Cavaliers defense allowed 632 yards of offense, 301 of them rushing, while the offense turned the ball over twice. Cavaliers quarterback Kurt Benkert threw two interceptions but also threw two passing touchdowns.

There was one bright spot on offense, as Cavaliers running back Albert Reid set a new career high with 126 rushing yards in the game. Reid also scored a rushing touchdown.

Next Week: @UConn, 1:30 PM est, ESPN3

The Virginia Cavaliers travel to play the Connecticut Huskies in Week 3, another tough opponent. The Huskies are 1-1 on the season and lost to Navy in Week 2.

Next: 13. Syracuse

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