FSU, NC State secure key wins as ACC rankings adjust after Week 5

In Week 5 of the 2026 college football season, the FSU Seminoles dominated the Virginia Cavaliers 38-7, while the NC State Wolfpack edged the Louisville Cardinals 31-28. The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Clemson Tigers 41-13, and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons cruised to a 57-3 victory over the Stanford Cardinal. The updated ACC power rankings reflect these outcomes, with FSU moving up four spots and NC State rising five. Several teams experienced shifts, with the Virginia Cavaliers and Louisville Cardinals dropping in the rankings.

• 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — ACC Football Power Rankings: FSU is on the rise after Week 5 win