Miami and SMU hold top spots in ACC football power rankings

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Miami and SMU hold top spots in ACC football power rankings
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Miami and SMU occupy the top two positions in the ACC football power rankings following the conclusion of the first week of the season. Miami earned the top spot after a victory against Stanford, while SMU retained its second-place position following a conference win on the road. Other notable shifts include Pittsburgh moving to fifth place after a dominant win over Miami (Ohio) and Clemson falling to 12th in the rankings after an opening loss. Virginia holds third place while Louisville remains in the top five despite an initial loss to Ole Miss. Teams are now preparing for upcoming non-conference matchups as the league schedule continues through the month.

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  • Miami holds the top spot in the ACC power rankings after week one.
  • SMU remains in second place following an opening conference victory.
  • Pittsburgh climbed to fifth place after defeating Miami (Ohio).
  • Clemson dropped to 12th position following a loss to LSU.
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How do the ACC football teams stack up after Week 1? We reveal our No. 1 to No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports power rankings.

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