ACC Power Rankings: Cards crack top 25, Duke loses on late touchdown

6. #17 Miami (4-0, 0-0): The Hurricanes make their ACC conference debut against Georgia Tech this weekend. Much like their win against Texas A&M, this is a culture game for Miami. It’s Georgia Tech, and though it is a night game, it’s on the ACC Network. These are the games that the Hurricanes have lost in the past.

We’ll see if head coach Mario Cristobal has turned the culture in Coral Gables. They should win that game by at least three touchdowns if he has.

5. Clemson (3-2, 1-2): Don’t leave the Tigers for dead in the ACC. First, they’ve played the toughest part of their schedule. Second, quarterback Cade Klubnik and the offense look more comfortable in Garrett Riley’s system. Third, the defense is still salty. They play Wake Forest before a showdown against #10 Notre Dame this weekend.

4. #19 Duke Blue Devils (4-1, 1-0): The Blue Devils were hit with the double whammy of all double whammies against the tenth-ranked Fighting Irish on Saturday night. First, they lost on a late touchdown after fighting back to take the lead. Second, quarterback Riley Leonard suffered an ankle injury late in the game.

They get a week off to lick their wounds, get off the mat, and get Henry Belin or Grayson Loftis ready to play North Carolina State in two weeks.