ACC Power Rankings: Top 10
Article By: 1- Clemson
Clemson’s chilling at No. 1 with their baby-faced coach “El Jefe,” who’s basically a toddler among the ACC’s old geezers, tearing it up with a perfect 13-0 run in NDL Season 31 before Tennessee rained on their parade in the playoffs. This kid just flexed hard, snagging a massive W against LSU in the Beefy Cup on the road—yeah, the same LSU that owned the trophy and the regular season last year. El Jefe’s got the Tigers ready to roll again, and the only things that might stop him are a strict 8 p.m. bedtime or his mom grounding him for not cleaning his room. Good luck to the ACC trying to keep up with this little legend.
2-Miami
Miami enters at No. 2 following a challenging NDL Season 31 that didn’t meet head coach “Dealer’s” high expectations, a stark contrast to his standout Season 30 as the ACC’s only CFP representative—marred only by a late-game lateral mishap. This year, Dealer is focused on reclaiming his momentum and proving last season was an anomaly. An early matchup against Florida and their formidable coach BigMike offers a prime opportunity to set the tone for 2025. With a strong start, Dealer could quickly reestablish Miami as a top contender in the ACC.
3-North Carolina
UNC snags No. 3 with Coach Packsy, the infamous “NDL Badboy,” who rolled into town after flexing a double-digit win season at East Carolina in NDL Season 31 like it was no big deal. When this guy’s locked in, he’s a coaching wizard, but word on the street is to book him late—preferably after a couple of “evening lemonades”—to throw him off his game. Packsy’s ready to drag his new Tar Heel squad to the promised land while doing his best Bill Belichick impression, hoodie and all, especially with the local ladies. Chapel Hill’s about to get a wild ride with this smooth-talking rebel in charge!
4-Florida State
Florida State snatches No. 4 with new coach Sammy swaggering in, an NDL fan-fave who’s been crushing it as one of the league’s most underrated masterminds. Last year at Tulane, Sammy was this close to the CFP, capping it off by whopping ECU and Coach Packsy in the championship game with style. The league’s buzzing to see this prior G5 coach strut his stuff in the big, bad P4 conference with the Seminoles. FSU fans are already dreaming of Sammy turning Tallahassee into a party town—bring on the war chants, the W’s, and a popular Twitch following with tons of eyeballs glued to his every move!
5-Louisville
Louisville crashes in at No. 5 with Coach Srgtzt, who’s probably muttering “disrespect” under his breath after snagging 10 wins and a playoff berth at TCU last season—yet here he is, stuck mid-list like a forgotten middle child. The guy’s been slinging passes like a wizard for two straight stellar seasons at TCU, making defenses cry uncle with his air raid antics. Now he’s plotting to flip the script at Louisville, leaning on a beefy run game and a defense tougher than a $2 steak. I’d have him higher, but I guess the ACC brethren didn’t get the memo about this pass-happy maestro!
6-SMU
SMU trots in at No. 6, and if you’re talking ACC, you can’t skip Coach Block, the guy who’d probably bleed conference colors if you cut him—he’s dripping with league pride. This man’s so in love with the ACC, he just got a tattoo of the logo, probably while yelling “Take that, SEC!” to nobody in particular. His passion’s off the charts, outshining every other coach like he’s the league’s hype man on a sugar rush. Let’s just hope some of that wild energy turns into W’s for the Mustangs, or he might tattoo “6th place” on his other arm!
7- Stanford
Stanford slides into No. 7 with new Coach Metro, who’s got the ACC curious after he coached South Carolina to the playoffs in Season 30, sealing it with an epic ending that toppled Dealer. Season 31 was a big ol’ thud for him, a rare fumble for a guy who’s usually one of the league’s sharpest coaching brains. He’s now at Stanford, ready to turn the Cardinal into contenders instead of just mathletes with helmets. Metro’s bringing his big-time talent to the table—let’s see if he can dodge last year’s flop and score some wins!
8-NC State
NC State lands at No. 8 with Coach NCSUHolmey returning to his roots, welcomed back with a warm standing ovation during an NC State hoops game introduction. It’s been a long-awaited homecoming for the coach, who’s eager to restore a winning tradition to the program. He’s already targeting key games on the schedule, determined to make an impact this season. With Holmey back at his alma mater, expectations are high for a revitalized Wolfpack in 2025.
9- Wake Forest
Wake Forest slides in at No. 9 with new Coach Lambchop, who’s been turning heads by lighting up scrimmages like a BBQ grill master—offense is clearly his secret sauce. Fresh off his first winning season in the NDL at West Virginia last year, he’s got that victory vibe and a hankering to keep the good times rolling. Lambchop’s bringing his playbook magic to the Deacs, hoping to cook up some W’s in the ACC kitchen. If his preseason flair holds up, Wake might just be the tastiest surprise of 2025!
10-Duke
Duke rounds out the top 10 at No. 10 with new Coach Narcanman stepping in, ready to sprinkle some football fairy dust on a school that’s basically a basketball shrine—good luck, buddy! He’s dreaming of turning those hardwood vibes into gridiron grit, maybe banking on an NCAA hoops title to trick a few recruits into picking up a pigskin. Narcanman’s got his sights set on a solid season, with seven wins sounding like a nice, cozy goal to flex some football muscle. If he pulls it off, they might just start calling him the miracle worker of Durham!
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