ACC Football Power Rankings: Miami closing in on division title
By Dana Becker
For now, the Tigers will remain second in the ACC thanks to Miami having clinched the ACC Coastal.
Clemson still needs to pick up a victory this weekend over rival Florida State to position themselves for a December meeting with the Hurricanes for the league title after knocking NC State from the top spot this past Saturday.
Deon Cain finally returned to form, connecting with Kelly Bryant for several big plays. Tavien Feaster had a huge touchdown run in the second half and the Tiger defense made plays when they needed them.
In previous years, Florida State-Clemson would be the pseudo ACC Atlantic title game, as the winner would move into that showdown in December. This time around, though, the Seminoles are playing to get closer to bowl eligible and are in the role of underdog, as the Tigers remain a College Football Playoff candidate after winning the national title last year.