ACC Power Rankings: Louisville, Pitt, and Duke win thrillers this weekend

Sep 18, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) is hit after the release by Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson (15) is hit after the release by Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-USA TODAY Sports
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Here are this week’s ACC Power Rankings:

I’m having illusions all this confusion’s
Driving me mad inside
I’m having illusions all this confusion’s
Messin’ me up with my mind

Illusions by Cypress Hill

Welcome back to headquarters between Howard’s Rock and Renegade’s pristine stable. We’re sitting here wondering if we had one too many mint juleps or if coach Cut might have cut our cigars with a bit something extra because Duke and Syracuse are undefeated, but the fighting Jeff Hafley’s are still looking for its first win.

Listen, it’s still early, but the Blue Devils and the Orange have played good football this season. The Pitt Panthers played the game of the week, again losing a thriller to SEC opponent Tennessee. Malik Cunningham and the Louisville Cardinals remembered they were playing a football game in the third quarter beating the UCF Knights on the road in Orlando.

While we were sipping on our juleps and watching Wake Forest play Vanderbilt, we could only say how great it was to see Sam Hartman. Blood clots are nothing to play with, and Hartman’s health is paramount.

So, to the rivalry that really ain’t and games for fallen heroes who wore red bandanas, here are this week’s ACC Power Rankings.