ACC football power rankings: Clemson, Florida State continue to roll

By Dante Pryor | Nov 24, 2022

Nov 19, 2022; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end K.J. Henry (5) celebrates with defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) after sacking Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacurri Brown (not pictured) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Marshon Ford (5) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Cyrus Fagan (4) during the second quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Duke (7-4, 4-3)

It is hard to believe that anyone saw Duke with seven wins in year one of the Mike Elko experience. Coach Elko has the Blue Devils playing solid football. Quarterback Gunner Holmberg has been solid all season long. Duke ends its regular season at home against Wake Forest in what should be a really good game.

5. Pittsburgh (7-4, 4-3)

The Pitt Panthers boast one of the best running backs in college football. Israel Abanikanda is 11th in the country in rush yards (1,320) and second in the country in rushing touchdowns (18). The Panthers’ season finale is against a Miami team looking to sneak into a bowl game. The Hurricanes are going to find it difficult to score against Pitt’s tough defense.

4. Louisville (7-4, 4-4)

The Cardinals have been Jekyll and Hyde all season long. Much of that has to do with the health of quarterback Malik Cunningham. When Cunningham plays, the Cardinals play well and win; when he doesn’t they lose. Does an eight or nine-win season take Scott Satterfield off of the hot seat? Maybe for one more season, it does.

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