ACC includes three ranked teams after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
As of now, three teams from the ACC are ranked in the AP Top 25 following Week 8. The Miami Hurricanes hold the No. 1 position after a 52-23 victory over Pittsburgh. Wake Forest is ranked No. 14, while SMU sits at No. 19. Florida State, which was on a bye week and previously lost to Miami in double overtime, did not receive any votes this week. Currently, Virginia Tech is the only ACC team in the 'others receiving votes' category with one vote. Florida State will aim to re-enter the rankings when they host Clemson on Halloween.
- •Miami ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25 after beating Pittsburgh 52-23.
- •Wake Forest is ranked No. 14, SMU at No. 19.
- •Florida State missed votes following a bye week and previous loss.
- •Virginia Tech has one vote in the 'others receiving votes' category.
- •Florida State hosts Clemson on Halloween, seeking a ranking.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — How many ACC teams are ranked in AP Top 25 after Week 8?
"The ACC has the No. 1 team in the nation, but how many teams are ranked inside the top 25 after Week 8?
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