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ACC Power Rankings Week 4: Florida State wins thriller against Louisville

By Dante Pryor

Sep 17, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Geoff Collins celebrates with defensive back Jaylon King (14) after an interception against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Geoff Collins celebrates with defensive back Jaylon King (14) after an interception against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 16, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Treshaun Ward (8) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Momo Sanogo (1) during the second half at Cardinal Stadium. Florida State defeated Louisville 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
September 16, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Treshaun Ward (8) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Momo Sanogo (1) during the second half at Cardinal Stadium. Florida State defeated Louisville 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Florida State Seminoles (3-0, 1-0)

The Florida State Seminoles won yet another close victory last Friday with their 35-31 win against the Louisville Cardinals on the road. Quarterback Tate Rodemaker came in relief of Jordan Travis, who suffered a leg injury in the fourth quarter. Rodemaker led the Seminoles on three 75-yard drives to lead Florida State to the win.

The ‘Noles winning these close games is not sustainable, but they are playing hard for head coach Mike Norvell. The defense has been solid, allowing less than six yards per play. Transfer defensive end Jared Verse looks like the real deal. The Seminoles play their next two games at home against Boston College and Wake Forest.

1. Clemson Tigers (3-0, 1-0)

Clemson has to like the continued progress of quarterback DJ Uiagalelei through three games this season. Running back Will Shipley helped the Tigers’ offense get past a slow start to defeat Louisiana Tech 48-20. The sophomore running back had a career-high 139 yards and two touchdowns.

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Shipley is the first Clemson running back since 1950 with multiple rushing touchdowns in three consecutive games. The defense was ornery once again, allowing just 12 rushing yards with seven tackles for loss. The Tigers travel to #21 Wake Forest next week.

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