The ACC delivered absolute chaos in Week 5 — and Miami Hurricanes fans are smiling the widest.
Miami looks like the ACC’s only true College Football Playoff contender, while Florida State’s upset loss to Virginia raised serious questions about whether the Seminoles belong anywhere near the CFP.
In this video, we break down the ACC Week 5 power rankings and playoff outlook. Virginia and Duke are suddenly dangerous spoilers, Louisville showed real toughness at Pitt, and Georgia Tech barely survived with some referee help.
On the other side, Florida State, NC State, and Boston College all stumbled badly, exposing flaws that could reshape the race for Charlotte.
Looking ahead, two matchups loom large: Miami vs Florida State — a rivalry clash that could end FSU’s playoff hopes — and Louisville vs Virginia, where both teams have a chance to prove they’re real contenders.
Here’s what you’ll get in this breakdown:
- Identify which ACC teams are rising (Virginia, Duke, Louisville) and why they matter.
- Expose the issues dragging Florida State, NC State, and Boston College down.
- Explain Miami’s separation as the league’s only Tier 1 playoff-caliber team.
- Preview Miami–FSU and Louisville–Virginia, two games that could flip the conference picture again.
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