Conference Breakdown: ACC

5 things to know about the ACC

Biggest game: Florida State at Clemson, November 7

Player to always watch: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State's everywhere man

Team nobody wants to play: Pitt

Coach who really needs wins: Al Golden, Miami

Don't be surprised if ... Louisville and Virginia Tech meet in Charlotte.

Bill Connelly's Power Rankings

Tier 1

Florida State

The post-Jameis Winston Seminoles might still be the ACC's best team.

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Georgia Tech

GT cracked the top 10 in 2014. Don't assume an exit in 2015.

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Louisville

Bobby Petrino's created a winner in his own image. Who needs continuity?

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Clemson

The Tigers lose their biggest strength, but might return the ACC's best player. Can he stay healthy?

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Tier 2

Virginia Tech

Frank Beamer's defense deserves another 10-win season. Can his offense help yet?

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Miami

Al Golden certainly hasn't restored Miami's dynasty, but hot seat talk seems unfair. So far.

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Tier 3

Pitt

The Panthers have demons. Pat Narduzzi might be the guy to exorcise them.

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NC State

NC State can be an ACC dark horse, but has big issues to fix first.

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North Carolina

Talking yourself into the Heels is an annual tradition. Is this the year?

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Duke

Duke got good at football! 2015 will tell us if Duke can *stay* good at football

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Virginia

The Hoos are improving, whether it's easy to notice or not.

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Boston College

BC's rapid turnaround has earned Steve Addazio a rebuilding year.

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Tier 4

Wake Forest

I didn't realize an offense could be this bad. (But there's hope!)

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Syracuse

Uh-oh.

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Tier 5