ACC preseason power rankings feature Miami and SMU at the top
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The ACC preseason power rankings have been released ahead of the 2026 college football season. Miami leads the rankings after advancing to the championship game in 2025, while SMU ranks second following a playoff appearance in 2024. Other notable teams include Louisville, Clemson, and Virginia, who follow closely behind. The rankings come just days before the first games of the season, with several key matchups scheduled, including North Carolina facing TCU in Ireland. Fans can anticipate an exciting season ahead as teams prepare to battle for the conference title.
- •Miami is ranked first after a strong 2025 season.
- •SMU follows at second with nine wins last year.
- •Louisville and Clemson are in the top five of the rankings.
- •North Carolina will play TCU in their opener this Saturday.
- •The season begins with several key matchups across the conference.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — ACC Power Rankings: Preseason
"Let’s take a look at the conference before the action gets going.
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