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ACC Football: Week 7 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Austin Proehl (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Austin Proehl (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Miami Hurricanes 20-13 last week. They climb to the third spot in the power rankings, as they are now first in the ACC Coastal division.

Quarterback Mitch Trubisky bounced back this week to the tune of 299 passing yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Bug Howard caught 10 passes for 156 receiving yards to lead the receiving core.

The Tar Heels offense was consistent all game, earning 23 first downs and holding the ball for 32:59. They punted just twice in the contest.

The Tar Heels defense held firm all game, allowing 13 points in the game and forcing a fumble.

This Week: @ Virginia

The Tar Heels play the Virginia Cavaliers this week. They’ve won the last six meetings between the teams.

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