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5 college football teams that could end conference title droughts in 2022

By Connor Muldowney

Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) celebrates with both trophies after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) celebrates with both trophies after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Last title: 2006)

When you think of the ACC, you think of teams like Miami, Clemson, and Florida State. Pitt actually broke the mold of the same teams pushing for a conference title in 2021, winning the ACC for the first time under Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt beat Wake Forest in the ACC title game and now I think it might just be the Demon Deacons’ time to shine.

Dave Clawson is one of the most underrated coaches in the country and when you look at the fact that he actually has a winning record at Wake Forest in eight years, it’s impressive considering how difficult it is to win there. The program wasn’t exactly in a good place when he took over, but he just led Wake Forest to an 11-win season in 2021. He’s a master of building programs which he did at Fordham, Richmond, and Bowling Green before coming to Wake Forest.

Clawson will have potential All-American quarterback Sam Hartman back and he could be the best the ACC has to offer and that offense will be electric.

If the defense can catch up, the Demon Deacons might be the favorite to win the ACC and end a 16-year drought.

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