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Breaking Down 2016 FBS Conference Races After Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive tackle Scott Pagano (56) during the first quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive tackle Scott Pagano (56) during the first quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlantic Coast Conference

No conference suffered more upsets in Week 11 than the ACC, as frontrunners in both divisions were knocked down a peg. The conference now looks a bit weaker across the board, so let’s dive in and break down each of the two divisions.

ACC Atlantic

  • Clemson (6-1 conference, 9-1 overall)
  • Louisville (7-1 conference, 9-1 overall)

Louisville survived an upset scare against Wake Forest on Saturday night to finish its ACC schedule with a 7-1 record. Though Clemson lost to Pittsburgh in prime time, the Tigers still control their own fate thanks to the 42-36 result they got over the Cardinals earlier this season. Should Dabo Swinney’s team lose at Wake Forest next weekend, Louisville would take the Atlantic division’s spot in Orlando.

ACC Coastal

  • Virginia Tech (5-2 conference, 7-3 overall)
  • North Carolina (5-2 conference, 7-3 overall)

North Carolina lost to Duke 28-27 on Thursday night, opening the door for Virginia Tech to clinch the ACC Coastal on Saturday. Instead the Hokies were upset at home 30-20 by Georgia Tech, though they maintained their lead over UNC thanks to the head-to-head tiebreaker victory in Chapel Hill in a game marred by the inclement weather of Hurricane Matthew. Larry Fedora’s crew needs to beat NC State on Black Friday and then have Virginia Tech to lose to Virginia on Thanksgiving Saturday to earn a trip to Orlando.

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