Clemson ranked top ACC football program by USA TODAY Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
USA TODAY Sports has ranked Clemson as the best college football program in the ACC for the 2026 season. Florida State closely follows in second place, with Miami ranked third. Clemson's strong legacy includes two national titles under Dabo Swinney since 2008 and 24 conference titles. Florida State has been a powerhouse with two national championships from the 90s, while Miami dominated in the 80s with five titles overall. The rankings reflect the ongoing debate about the premier program in the conference.
- •Clemson leads USA TODAY Sports' ACC rankings as of July 16, 2026.
- •Florida State ranks second, and Miami is in third place.
- •Clemson's history includes two national championships in the 2010s.
- •Florida State had significant success in the 90s under Bobby Bowden.
- •Miami won five national championships, dominating in the 1980s.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson, FSU, Miami? USA TODAY Sports ranks best ACC football programs
"Clemson, Florida State and Miami all make a case for the best college football program in the ACC. Who claims the top spot in these new rankings?
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