Who doesn't love college football? No, honestly, how can you not? Week 8 in the ACC brought another week of chaos that began on Friday night with Louisville taking down second-ranked Miami, and California adding to the misery this year for Bill Belichick and North Carolina.
As things start to get more ramped up as we look at the final full weekend of football this month, this upcoming weekend, let's fire up the latest ACC Football Power Rankings through eight weeks.
Week 8 ACC Football Power Rankings
17. Boston College (1-6, 0-4)
- Last Week: 17
- Things went from bad to worse after a non-conference loss at home to UConn on Saturday. How early does Bill O'Brien end up on the hot seat?
16. North Carolina (2-4, 0-2)
- Last Week: 15
- As if things couldn't get any worse for the Tar Heels, driving for what could have been the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter at Cal, UNC fumbled the ball at the goal line and lost 21-18.
15. Virginia Tech (2-5, 1-2)
- Last Week: 14
- The Hokies were on a much-needed bye this weekend and will host a hot California team on Friday night at Lane Stadium.
14. Florida State (3-4, 0-4)
- Last Week: 12
- Think things are rough in Blacksburg? It isn't much better in Tallahassee. After a brutal loss at Stanford, the Seminoles are under .500, and the memory of the season-opening win over Alabama is long gone.
13. Syracuse (3-4, 1-3)
- Last Week: 13
- Coming off a bye, the Orange were dominated at home by Pitt to the tune of 30-13. Who's next? Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
12. Stanford (3-4, 2-2)
- Last Week: 16
- More than a two-touchdown underdog, the Cardinal took down Florida State late at home on Saturday night, 20-13, with a goal-line stop on the game's final play.
11. North Carolina State (4-3, 2-1)
- Last Week: 11
- It was a bye week for the Wolfpack, who have a difficult road game at Pittsburgh facing them this weekend.
10. Clemson (3-4, 2-3)
- Last Week: 10
- The Tigers had to play SMU without Cade Klubnik and dropped another conference road game at home this season.
9. Wake Forest (4-2, 1-2)
- Last Week: 8
- The Demon Deacons were off after blasting Oregon State two weeks ago. They host SMU this weekend in Winston-Salem.
8. Duke (4-3, 3-1)
- Last Week: 4
- The Blue Devils saw their ACC Championship Game dreams take a major hit with a home loss to Georgia Tech. Manny Diaz and his team will need a lot of help to get to Charlotte.
7. California (5-2, 2-1)
- Last Week: 9
- Virginia Tech fans are going to get an up-close look at how good the Golden Bears are this week.
6. SMU (5-2, 3-0)
- Last Week: 6
- Don't look now, but the Mustangs are undefeated in ACC play again with a trap game at Wake Forest this week.
5. Pittsburgh (5-2, 3-1)
- Last Week: 5
- The Panthers continue to win on the road in the ACC, this time at Syracuse, with NC State visiting this weekend.
4. Miami (5-1, 1-1)
- Last Week: 1
- Carson Beck picked a bad time to throw four picks as the Hurricanes lost at home to Louisville. Stanford visits this week after their win over FSU.
3. Louisville (5-1, 2-1)
- Last Week: 7
- Is there a better coach in the ACC who can go on the road and beat a top team than Jeff Brohm? Ask Mario Cristobal and Miami.
2. Virginia (6-1, 3-0)
- Last Week: 3
- Talk about a trap game. Virginia trailed Washington State in the second half before rallying to win on a safety. Good teams always find a way.
1. Georgia Tech (7-0, 4-0)
- Last Week: 2
- The Yellow Jackets put themselves in a great position not only for the ACC Championship Game, but also for the College Football Playoff. They control their destiny.