ACC Nation Power Poll Week Eight

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The weekend is here and better late than never let’s take a look at the ACC Nation Power Poll Week Eight. There are some subtle shifts among the ACC+1 rankings this week that can be readily observed by comparing point totals. Without doing a deep dive with each voter that is the quickest and easiest way to spot trends. Both on the field and in the polls. How are the teams holding up? Were there any surprises last week. Does it go without saying you should expect more this week? Be sure to take a quick look at this week’s ACC Media Guide so you don’t miss any of the games.

Last Week’s ACC Nation Power Poll

RANK	TEAM	POINTS
1	WAKE FOREST	101
2	NC STATE	99
3	PITT	87
4	NOTRE DAME	84
5	CLEMSON	76
6	VIRGINIA	73
7	NORTH CAROLINA	60
8	VIRGINIA TECH	50
9	BOSTON COLLEGE	49
10	LOUISVILLE	38
11	MIAMI	35
12	GEORGIA TECH	34
13	SYRACUSE	24
14	FLORIDA STATE	23
15	DUKE	7

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There are two groups that teams can fall into. Who’s moving up and who’s moving down in this week’s ACC Nation Power Poll?

Moving Up
Wake Forest
NC State
Pitt *Biggest mover
Virginia
North Carolina
Louisville
Syracuse
Florida State

Moving Down
Notre Dame
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Boston College
Miami
Georgia Tech
Duke

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ACC Nation Power Poll Panel Punditry

Mike Lewis – “Deacs should be rested/prepared for option offense to outscore Army by double-digits.”

Jim Bresnahan – “Crossing fingers, it’s upset weekend, Syracuse and Army.”

Jim Quist – “Army could give Wake Forest’s defense a run for their money but only having the Deacs at a -3 1/2 point advantage, well, seems a bit rude.”

Mike Lewis – “Noles win big.”

Mike Lewis – “Orange has 3 close losses due to a solid defense. Can Fuente reinvigorate the Hokies after back-to-back losses? Cuse wins a rock fight.”

Jim Quist – “If you’re feeling the chill in the air in Blacksburg I suggest saddling up to Justin Fuente as he’s on one very hot seat. Lose to Syracuse? Adios, hombre.”

Jim Bresnahan – “It’s put up or shut up weekend, I’ll take NC State and Pitt.”

Mike Lewis – “Tiger Paws will put it all together for this one.”

Jim Quist – “I certainly wouldn’t have envisioned myself wondering if Clemson could polish off Pitt this season. If Narduzzi can’t seal the deal against the Tigers the heat on his seat should be turned up 3 notches.”

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Mike Lewis – “Cards further expose BC’s suspect defense.”

Mike Lewis – “Closer than the experts predict. But Wahoos find a way to win.”

Jim Quist – “Georgia Tech has been cursed rolling into Scott Stadium. That won’t change. Virginia’s defense needs a way to stop a potentially explosive Yellow Jackets offense otherwise this turns into a shootout.“

Mike Lewis – “Pack keeps rolling. Too strong on both sides of the ball for Canes.”

Jim Quist – “NC State may be the most well rounded team in the conference. I don’t think enough people are paying attention to the Pack. Dave Doeren is likely all good with that. Opponents will wish they had listened to this warning – Don’t sleep on the Pack!”

Jim Bresnahan – “USC @ ND. So tempted to go with USC!”

Jim Quist – “I went to my best source on this, Xayveon, a die-hard USC fan. When he says, go with Notre Dame, I listen.”

Mike Lewis – “Irish will win with a better defense and just enough offense.”