ACC Football: Week 8 Power Rankings

The Syracuse Orange climb up to nine in this week’s power rankings after their 28-20 victory over Boston College. At 2-2 in the ACC and two wins away from bowl eligibility, the Orange may be on to something. The Orange have won their last two conference games as quarterback Eric Dungey and receiver Amba Etta-Tawo continue to power the Syracuse offense.

Dungey threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns in the game. He was 32 for 38 passing. Dungey is second in the FBS and first in the ACC in passing yards with 2,631. Etta-Tawo had 10 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown. He is second in the FBS in receiving yards with 1,074 and first in the ACC in receiving touchdowns with seven.  Receiver Steve Ishmael had eight catches for 108 yards and a touchdown in the game as well.

The Syracuse defense did allow 223 rushing yards in the game but holding the Golden Eagles to 64 passing yards helped to even things out. It beats their game against Louisville in Week 2, where they allowed 845 total yards.

This Week: Bye

Head coach Dino Babers has the Orange playing well after losing a few games in a row. They’ve got a bye week coming up before traveling to face Clemson on the road November 5.