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ACC Football: Power Rankings for the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 19, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
November 19, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Record: 8-4, 5-3

Team Leaders:

Offense: Riley Leonard (Passing and Rushing) 2794 YDS/636 YDS 20 TDS (Passing) 11 TDS (Rushing)

Jalon Calhoun (Receiving) 56 Rec 811 TDS 4 TDS

Defense: Shaka Howard (Tackles) 93 Total Tackles

Four players with two interceptions

Brandon Johnson/DeWayne Carter (Sacks) 5.5

Key Wins: Wake Forest,  34-31

Bad Losses: North Carolina, 38-35

Season Overview: First-year head coach Mike Elko had an outstanding year in Durham. The Blue Devils won eight games and played North Carolina and Kansas within one possession. It would have been something if the Blue Devils had won ten games. Quarterback Riley Leonard was Mr. Everything for the Blue Devils this season, leading the team in passing and rushing yards.

2023 Outlook: Riley Leonard is back and could be the best quarterback in the ACC this side of Drake Maye. The defense is solid and should be once again. The Blue Devils could surprise next season.

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