Breaking Down 2016 FBS Conference Races After Week 10

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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlantic Coast Conference

In the ACC, one division is all but sealed up while the other could still have several storylines play out. Here is the breakdown of the Atlantic and the Coastal.

ACC Atlantic

After trouncing NC State on Saturday, Clemson remained perfect in 2016 and would have to lose both of its last two conference games to cede control of the ACC Atlantic. Were they to inexplicably lose to both Pittsburgh and Wake Forest, the Tigers would open the door for Lamar Jackson and Louisville to sneak in and win the division despite losing head-to-head at Clemson earlier in the season. Wake Forest, with two ACC losses, is the only other team that controls its destiny. The Demon Deacons play Louisville on November 12 and Clemson the following weekend, and would need one more Clemson loss.

ACC Coastal

The Coastal is where things really get interesting in the ACC. Both Virginia Tech and North Carolina are 5-1 in league play and 7-2 overall on the season. Virginia Tech has the head-to-head victory, and a resounding one at that given the 34-3 final. Every other team below them has at least three ACC losses, so the division will definitely come down to Hokies versus Tar Heels. If both teams win out in league play, Virginia Tech will advance to the ACC championship in Orlando.

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