ACC Football: Power Rankings after end of regular season

Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12), defensive end Demarcus Walker (44), and running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrate after the Seminoles beat the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

The North Carolina Tar Heels closed the season with two straight conference losses but they are still 5-3 in ACC play. They lost to rival North Carolina State 28-21 as a 14-point fourth quarter wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.

Quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw for 280 passing yards and three passing touchdowns to lead the way for the offense. Receiver Ryan Switzer caught 13 passes for 171 receiving yards and a touchdown. Receiver Bug Howard caught three passes for 58 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The Tar Heels defense surrendered 259 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in the game. They have allowed three rushing touchdowns or more in six games this season. Their record in those games is 3-3. Their last two losses came at the end of the season.

Whats Next?

The Tar Heels should still receive a favorable bowl bid despite their latest loss. They are currently projected to play Stanford in the Sun Bowl.

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