ACC football rankings: Where all 17 teams sit after spring practice
After playing for the national title last year, Miami leads the ACC power rankings after spring practice with other contenders full of questions.
Miami , SMU and Louisville are the teams to beat in USA TODAY Sports’ post-spring ACC power rankings, with potential spoilers such as NC State, Georgia Tech and Virginia just behind the top three. You won’t currently find Clemson anywhere in this conversation. Likewise with Florida State .
And North Carolina . The Tigers, Seminoles and Tar Heels will be among the most scrutinized teams in the Power Four. Clemson looks to turn back the clock by bringing back former offensive coordinator Chad Morris.
Like the Tigers, FSU is good enough to make some noise if the Seminoles can get out of their own way. MORE CONFERENCE RANKINGS : Big Ten | SEC | Big 12 Don’t expect any miracles from UNC and second-year coach Bill Belichick . The Tar Heels went deep into the portal to flip a roster that was uncompetitive in 2025 but still need to develop line play on both sides of the ball.
With spring practices in the books and a long summer ahead, here’s how the ACC currently shakes out: 1. Miami The defending national runner-up must replace standout defenders such as edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. but will be sparked by the addition of Duke transfer Darian Mensah at quarterback.
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