It was an eventful week in the ACC , even as some of its better teams were getting some much-needed rest during bye weeks. The league’s highest-ranked team survived an upset bid in the most dramatic fashion possible, with what would have been the game-winning 30-yard touchdown reception as time expired getting overturned after a lengthy video review . One of the conference’s newcomers thumped the preseason favorite , with a former U.
S. president and a Pro Football Hall of Famer among those in attendance to soak up the triumph. REQUIRED READING: Texas edges Alabama as new No.
1 in US LBM Coaches Poll after Crimson Tide's defeat of Georgia Here’s how the ACC’s 17 teams stack up after Week 5 of the 2024 college football season: ACC football power rankings 1. Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) After winning each of their first four games by at least 24 points, the Hurricanes had to sweat a bit before earning their fifth victory of the season — and not just because of the oppressive south Florida heat. Miami trailed Virginia Tech by 10 points with nine minutes remaining, but got two late touchdown passes from Cam Ward, along with a hotly debated reversal of what would have been a game-winning touchdown for the Hokies , to remain undefeated.
2. Clemson (3-1, 2-0) The Tigers continue to impress, having won their past three games by an average of 32 points. In the most recent of those victories, Clemson overcame a porous run defense and a subpar evening from quarterback Cade Klubnik — .
