ACC Football Power Rankings, Week 4: Week 3 was a disaster

5. North Carolina State Wolfpack (2-1)

After a not-so-great loss against the Mississippi Bulldogs, the Wolfpack rebounded against FCS opponent Furman. Their reward, a game against Clemson next weekend. With Clemson’s shaky play, the Wolfpack could have a chance.

Offensively, NC State has to be able to stay ahead of the sticks. That means run the football effectively and have chunk plays throwing. NC State’s defense could have some success but can the offense score against Clemson’s defense?

4. Boston College Eagles (3-0)

The Eagles proved they can win a game without starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec. Backup quarterback Dennis Grosel asked to throw the football just 13 times against a struggling Temple team.

Boston College found their running game en route to the 28-3 win. However, the Eagles need to do more than throw for just 34 passing yards when they get to conference play.

3. North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1, 1-1)

There was a lot to like in North Carolina’s win against Virginia. The Tar Heels gave up just 11 second-half points. Sam Howell looked comfortable with his receivers, and the offensive line led the way for 392 rushing yards.

What was surprising was Howell’s ability to be a plus athlete in the running game. If the Tar Heels can play an entire game like they played in the second half against Virginia, they are going to be dangerous.