ACC power rankings updated after Week 3 of college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Week 3 of the ACC football season saw noteworthy performances, with the Louisville Cardinals defeating the SMU Mustangs 41-31, marking a significant win. The Miami Hurricanes edged out the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on the road, while Virginia Tech also secured a solid victory against Maryland, enhancing their standings. In contrast, the Florida State Seminoles suffered a defeat to Alabama, and NC State lost a close game to Vanderbilt. Updated rankings reflect these results, with the Miami Hurricanes maintaining their top position and other teams, including Clemson and Duke, improving after wins.
- •Louisville Cardinals beat SMU Mustangs 41-31
- •Miami Hurricanes win at Wake Forest 35-20
- •Virginia Tech defeats Maryland 35-26 on the road
- •Clemson Tigers rally to win against North Carolina 28-20
- •Florida State Seminoles lose 50-36 to Alabama
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — ACC football power rankings after Week 3
"Week 3 was a chaotic one in the ACC, with the Virginia Cavaliers and Louisville Cardinals both losing. Here are the updated power rankings
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