ACC power rankings shift with Week 2 results as contenders emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Atlantic Coast Conference power rankings saw changes following Week 2 of college football. Miami, SMU, and Virginia maintain their unbeaten status going into Week 3, with significant matchups ahead including Miami facing Wake Forest and SMU visiting Louisville. Duke climbs in the rankings after defeating Illinois, while Clemson struggles with its offense ahead of a game against North Carolina. Georgia Tech remains winless and seeks its first victory against Mercer.
- •Miami (2-0) ranked first, faces Wake Forest this week.
- •Duke (2-0) moves up after a win over Illinois.
- •Clemson (1-1) struggles offensively ahead of a game with North Carolina.
- •Georgia Tech (0-2) seeks its first win against Mercer.
- •Virginia (2-0) prepares to face West Virginia as league play intensifies.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — ACC power rankings Week 3: A new contender emerges as conference play nears
"The results of Week 2 in college football have shaken up the ACC power rankings. See where each of the 17 teams land ahead of the weekend.
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