ACC Football Power Rankings, Week 4: Week 3 was a disaster
By Dante Pryor
11. Syracuse Orange (2-1)
Unfortunately for Syracuse, they cannot play the Albany Greyhounds every week. The Orange’s 62-24 route of Albany is the way head coach Dino Babers and the Orange would love to play every Saturday. However, the ‘Cuse rarely has a talent advantage the way it did this past weekend.
If there is anything we learned about Syracuse, it’s that Garrett Schrader that gives the Orange the best chance to win games. Unlike Tommy DeVito, Schrader is a plus athlete in the running game which Syracuse needs because their offensive line is so bad.
10. Duke Blue Devils (2-1)
Duke played well for most of their 30-23 win against Northwestern at Wallace Wade on Saturday. The Devils played well in the first half but were shut out in the second half of their win. Head coach David Cutcliffe has to be pleased with the play of quarterback Gunnar Holmberg.
If nothing else, Holmberg is playing significantly better than Chase Brice was this time last season. No shade on Brice. With Mataeo Durant running as well as he has so far this season, Duke can improve from the disaster that was 2020.
9. Louisville Cardinals (2-1)
The Cardinals won a thriller of a game against the UCF Knights 42-35 Friday night at home. This game featured four lead changes and over 900 yards of offense. They have rebounded after getting trounced by Mississippi to open the weekend.
Malik Cunningham stole the show with 265 passing yards, 99 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns. Without Javian Hawkins and Chitarius Atwell, Cunningham has to be as lights out as he was on Friday for the Cardinals to be successful.