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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) is tackled by Duke Blue Devils cornerback Jeremy McDuffie (9) in the first half of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) is tackled by Duke Blue Devils cornerback Jeremy McDuffie (9) in the first half of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

North Carolina effectively killed their chances of winning the ACC Atlantic after falling against rival Duke on Thursday night. While Mitch Trubisky threw for 297 yards and three scores, he also coughed up two interceptions. Elijah Hood and the rest of the backfield combined for only 106 rushing yards. And UNC were hamstrung with 15 fewer minutes of possession as the Blue Devils bled the clock and churned out five drives with 10 or more plays.

With this second loss in ACC play, including the head-to-head loss to Virginia Tech, the Tar Heels would have needed Virginia Tech to lose both of their final two conference games of the season. Once the Hokies beat Georgia Tech on Saturday, it meant that there was no path to win the division. Larry Fedora’s crew might end up plummeting out of the College Football Playoff Top 25 but could still stay in the AP poll based on their position as a top-15 team coming into the weekend.

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