ACC Power Rankings: #4 FSU Survives, #17 UNC falls

Here are the ACC Power Rankings after week 8:

Almost heard you saying
You were finally free
What was always missing for you, babe
You found it in me
But you can’t get to Heaven
Half off the ground
Everybody knows
Almost doesn’t count

Almost Doesn’t Count by Brandy

Welcome back to ACC Power Rankings headquarters on the corner of Tobacco Road and the future site of the David Cutcliffe Memorial Trophy. There’s an old saying, “almost counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” This weekend, the Tar Heels learned an important lesson: If you want to be a player, win your clunkers.

Florida State and Miami won their clunkers. However, Miami did not win its clunker last week against Georgia Tech. The Seminoles are the conference’s last hope for the College Football Playoff.

Speaking of the ACC and the CFP, are we looking at the demise of the Clemson dynasty in real time? Garrett Riley is not working as offensive coordinator, and coach William Christoper Swinney refuses to use the transfer portal. We see the results of his hubris.

This week’s Don’t Look Now goes to the Boston College Eagles. The Fighting Jeff Hafleys are two wins from the postseason. There are two (or more) wins left on their schedule.

So, to rivalries that really ain’t, bowls of textiles, and electric domes that might need to pay the power bill, here are the ACC Power Rankings after week 8.