Atlantic Coast Conference 2015 Football Preview
The Atlantic Coast Conference was riding high going into last year since they claimed national champion Florida State. The Seminoles were good enough to hold that bargain again by making the playoff last year. Now with no Jameis Winston, FSU is assumed to take a step back and the crowd is there waiting for them.
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In the Atlantic Division, Florida State will try to use new quarterback Everett Golson to hold off the rest of the division. Clemson will be trying to take control under sophomore quarterback DeShaun Watson, but will be adapting to a new offensive coordinator. Louisville lies just after them as Bobby Petrino looks to pull more of that winning magic. Finally there is NC State. The Wolfpack have a lot of momentum going into this season.
In the Coastal Division, Georgia Tech has seized control. However the rest of the division is not far behind and looking to knock the Jackets off their pedestal. The Hokies are a trendy pick to do this, but Duke, North Carolina, Miami, and Pittsburgh could prove to be just as much a challenge. Get ready for a division that bludgeons itself every year.
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The ACC may be a better conference than last year, but if a team fails to come out undefeated, the conference could be a bit nervous on selection night when the committee announces who will be in the College Football Playoff.
Projections (Conference Only):
Atlantic Division
1. Clemson Tigers (7-1)
2. Florida State Seminoles (6-2)
3. Louisville Cardinals (6-2)
4. NC State Wolfpack (5-3)
5. Boston College Eagles (2-6)
6. Syracuse Orange (1-7)
7. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0-8)
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Coastal Division
1. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-1)
2. Virginia Tech Hokies (6-2)
3. Duke Blue Devils (5-3)
4. North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4)
5. Pitt Panthers (4-4)
6. Miami Hurricanes (3-5)
7. Virginia Cavaliers (1-7)
Championship – Clemson Tigers over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets