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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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Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium. North Carolina beat Illinois 48 to 23. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 4th quarter at Memorial Stadium. North Carolina beat Illinois 48 to 23. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

The North Carolina Tar Heels remain the same in this week’s power rankings after their 48-23 win over Illinois. The Tar Heels offense looked a whole lot better on the winning side of things in Week 2.

North Carolina put up 48 points, led by quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s 265 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. Trubisky also showed his ability to run the ball, rushing for 42 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood ran the ball 15 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns as well.

Next Week: James Madison, 3:30 PM est, ACC Network

The North Carolina Tar Heels face the James Madison Dukes in Week 3. They have won both meetings all times between the teams. The two teams last played in 2011, when the Tar Heels won 42-10.

Next: 6. Wake Forest

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