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; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matt Dayes (21) runs the ball during the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Carter Finley Stadium. Miami won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The North Carolina State Wolfpack took their fifth loss in their last six games, but their bowl hopes are still alive. The Wolfpack have made a bowl game in the past two seasons.

The offense had a rough day against the Hurricanes defense. Quarterback Ryan Finley did throw for 210 passing yards but he had no touchdown passes and one interception. The Wolfpack surrendered two turnovers and 10 points off of them.

Running back Matt Dayes did rush for 76 rushing yards and a touchdown on the day but the offense struggled otherwise. They were 5-for-17 on third down conversions with just 19 first downs in the game.

The Wolfpack defense didn’t force a turnover in the game either. It was just the third game this season NC State did not have a takeaway in a game.

Next Week: @UNC

The Wolfpack travel to Chapel Hill this week looking for their elusive sixth victory. As it is a rivalry game, expect NC State’s best performance of the season.

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