ACC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores a rushing touchdown as Syracuse Orange defensive back Daivon Ellison (19) dives in an attempt to make a tackle during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Florida State won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Clemson Tigers clinched the ACC Atlantic crown for the second straight season with an easy 35-13 win over Wake Forest. The Clemson offense scored on their first four drives. They put up 21 points in the first quarter and never looked back.

The game was never close as running back Wayne Gallman ran for a season-high 161 rushing yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth game rushing for over 100 yards this season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson went 23-for-33 with 202 passing yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 47 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Mike Williams had six catches for 58 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The win marks six straight seasons with 10 victories for the Tigers. They’ll look to get their 11th victory this week to close out the 2016 season.

This Week: South Carolina

The Tigers close out the season against rival South Carolina. Clemson has won the last two games between the teams but lost five games in a row previously.

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