Last week, we began our preseason ACC power rankings, hitting on the projected top four squads in the conference. We pick up on the series with the middle of the pack. 5. Duke: Will the momentum continue to build for Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils after a nine win campaign in ‘24?

Clemson tops the Week 0 USA Today ACC football power rankings, but what about Miami, Florida State and Bill Belichick's North Carolina?

The Hurricanes were a win away from qualifying for the ACC Championship Game last season but fell short when they sustained a stunning defeat at Syracuse in the finale. In order to reach their high potential as a playoff-caliber squad, they have to avoid that kind of letdown in 2025 and prove themselves as one of the top two teams in the league.

Head Coach: Dabo Swinney 2024 Record: 10–4 (7–1 ACC Champions) Bowl/Playoff Appearance: College Football Playoff (First Round) Offense SP+ Rank (2024): 18th Returning Starters (Offense): 9 Defense SP+ Rank (2024): 28th Returning Starters (Defense): 8

Here are Clemson football and Dabo Swinney's odds to win the ACC title and win College Football Playoff national championship in the 2025 season.

We’re getting closer to the opening of the 2025 ACC Football season, which means we’re getting closer to the first head football coaches getting the axe.

High school football in North Carolina kicks off Aug. 22. Here are five recruits to watch before they suit up for Bill Belichick and UNC football.

With the season on the horizon, let's rank and preview the ACC's 17-team race in 2025-26. 1. Clemson (10-4, 7-1 ACC in 2024-25) Last Seen: Losing 38-24 at No. 5