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ACC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

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
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; Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Doni Dowling (7) runs after a catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Virginia 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Doni Dowling (7) runs after a catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated Virginia 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

The Virginia Cavaliers suffered their sixth straight ACC loss of the season last week 31-17 to Georgia Tech. It was a game where the stats didn’t seem to match the result as the Cavaliers outplayed the Yellow Jackets.

The Cavaliers outgained the Georgia Tech offense 409-321 in total yards of offense. UVA earned 27 first downs in the game to the Yellow Jackets’ eight. Running back Taquan Mizzell ran for a season-high 131 rushing yards on 24 carries. However, he didn’t score a touchdown. Turnovers were the Achilles’ heel for the offense, they had three turnovers in the game.

Senior quarterback Matt Johns made his first start of the season, replacing Kurt Benkert. Johns threw three interceptions, including a pick-six in the second half. The Yellow Jackets scored 10 points off the UVA turnovers.

It was another week in the loss column for the Cavaliers but their offense has made a lot of progress this season.

Next Week: @ Virginia Tech

Next week the Cavaliers travel to Blacksburg to face the Virginia Tech Hokies. They have lost the last 12 meetings to Virginia Tech.

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