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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; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Taquan Mizzell (4) scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Taquan Mizzell (4) scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the first quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The Virginia Cavaliers looked a whole lot better offensively for the second straight week. But they couldn’t pull out the victory over Pittsburgh this week, losing 45-31. The Cavaliers are 1-1 in the ACC Coastal and move down a spot in this week’s power rankings.

Virginia played another good game on offense but a turnover made the difference in this conference affair. Quarterback James Benkert threw a 59-yard pick six to end the first half and the Panthers never looked back.

The Cavaliers tied the Panthers in first downs with 19. They out-gained Pittsburgh 364 to 346 in total yards of offense. Virginia expected more coming off a bye week and a victory over Duke 34-20 in Week 5. It will be interesting to see how they respond this week against North Carolina.

This Week: North Carolina

The Cavaliers face North Carolina this week. They have lost the last six meetings against the Tar Heels.

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