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ACC Analysis
ACC power rankings
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Miami is 5-0 in 2026, 3-0 in ACC play, with 248 points scored and 49 allowed (+199). Team skill rating 87, 3rd of 17 in the ACC.
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Duke is 4-0 in 2026, 1-0 in ACC play, with 145 points scored and 44 allowed (+101). Team skill rating 83, 10th of 17 in the ACC.
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Pittsburgh is 5-0 in 2026, 2-0 in ACC play, with 192 points scored and 67 allowed (+125). Team skill rating 86, 4th of 17 in the ACC.
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Virginia Tech is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in ACC play, with 206 points scored and 99 allowed (+107). Team skill rating 88, 2nd of 17 in the ACC.
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Wake Forest is 4-1 in 2026, 2-1 in ACC play, with 183 points scored and 115 allowed (+68). Team skill rating 86, 5th of 17 in the ACC.
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SMU is 4-1 in 2026, 2-1 in ACC play, with 173 points scored and 115 allowed (+58). Team skill rating 88, 1st of 17 in the ACC.
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Virginia is 3-2 in 2026, 1-1 in ACC play, with 169 points scored and 90 allowed (+79). Team skill rating 85, 7th of 17 in the ACC.
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Florida State is 3-2 in 2026, 1-1 in ACC play, with 166 points scored and 108 allowed (+58). Team skill rating 84, 8th of 17 in the ACC.
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NC State is 3-2 in 2026, 1-1 in ACC play, with 184 points scored and 128 allowed (+56). Team skill rating 80, 14th of 17 in the ACC.
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Clemson is 3-2 in 2026, 2-1 in ACC play, with 97 points scored and 129 allowed (-32). Team skill rating 85, 6th of 17 in the ACC.
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Syracuse is 2-2 in 2026, 0-2 in ACC play, with 139 points scored and 92 allowed (+47). Team skill rating 78, 16th of 17 in the ACC.
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North Carolina is 2-2 in 2026, 0-1 in ACC play, with 96 points scored and 78 allowed (+18). Team skill rating 77, 17th of 17 in the ACC.
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Louisville is 2-3 in 2026, 1-2 in ACC play, with 193 points scored and 146 allowed (+47). Team skill rating 81, 13th of 17 in the ACC.
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California is 2-3 in 2026, 1-1 in ACC play, with 135 points scored and 133 allowed (+2). Team skill rating 83, 9th of 17 in the ACC.
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Boston College is 2-3 in 2026, 0-2 in ACC play, with 95 points scored and 117 allowed (-22). Team skill rating 81, 12th of 17 in the ACC.
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Stanford is 2-3 in 2026, 1-3 in ACC play, with 87 points scored and 191 allowed (-104). Team skill rating 78, 15th of 17 in the ACC.
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Georgia Tech is 1-3 in 2026, 0-1 in ACC play, with 108 points scored and 104 allowed (+4). Team skill rating 82, 11th of 17 in the ACC.
How these rankings work
The order is computed, not hand-picked. Programs are sorted by 2026 win percentage, then by point differential per game, then by team skill rating. The team skill rating blends the skill-engine grades of each program's projected starters on offense, defense and special teams with its head coach rating. Before a game is played, the order is the team skill rating alone. For the official conference table, see the ACC standings.
All 17 ACC programs ordered by 2026 results and team skill rating, with the numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest data through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the ACC power rankings in 2026?
Miami sits first, ordered by 2026 record, then point differential, then team skill rating.
How often are the ACC power rankings updated?
The order is rebuilt from the latest results and ratings on every site update through the season.