ACC Power Rankings updated after Week 14 of college football

The latest ACC Power Rankings are here following Week 14 of college football and a full slate of action, courtesy of the On3 Massey Ratings. The regular season is now in the books!

The On3 Massey Ratings – which were officially used during the BCS era and have generated high school sports team rankings since 1995 – rank sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

Let’s dive into the ACC Power Rankings following Week 14 of the college football season.

1. SMU (+1)

SMU dominated Cal 38-6 to conclude the season, finishing 11-1 in the regular season. They already clinched an ACC Championship slot, but now they know their opponent: Clemson.

In the win over Cal, Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns. Brashard Smith added 68 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

2. Miami (-1)

Miami fell to Syracuse to end the regular season and won’t play for an ACC title. The Hurricanes only dropped one spot in the rankings with their second loss.

At this point, following the shootout loss, Miami has to await their College Football Playoff fate. Although it could get quite dicey depending upon Tuesday night’s rankings.

3. Clemson

Clemson didn’t move in the ACC rankings despite a loss to rival South Carolina. Even with a third loss, the Tigers have a chance to make the College Football Playoff.

If Clemson beats SMU for the ACC title, they’ll go into the 12-team bracket. Where they are seeded remains to be seen.

4. Louisville

The Cardinals capped off an 8-4 season with a 41-14 win over Kentucky, which finished 4-8. The offense ran through running back Isaac Brown.

Brown finished the win with 26 carries for 178 yards and two touchdowns. As far as what’s next? A decent bowl game this postseason.

5. Duke (+1)

What a first year for Manny Diaz at Duke. The Blue Devils finished 9-3 with a 23-17 win over Wake Forest on the road.

Put them in the playoff! Well, not quite. But it could’ve been close with another win. Maalik Murphy finished with 235 yards and a touchdown, which was the game winner at the buzzer.

6. Georgia Tech (-1)

The Yellow Jackets were so close to a massive upset against rival Georgia. It took eight overtimes for the Bulldogs to win in Athens though!

With the loss, Georgia Tech fell a spot in the ACC rankings. A 7-5 record isn’t bad but it feels like there were at least one or two missed opportunities to make this an even better record in 2024.

7. Syracuse (+1)

The Orange moved up following a win over Miami, spoiling the latter’s ACC Championship hopes. Kyle McCord went off and ‘Cuse finished 9-3 this regular season.

What a year for Fran Brown in his first year as head coach. Winners get washed! Now, can Syracuse build on this for 2025 and compete for the playoff?

8. Pittsburgh (-1)

It was quite the fall from grace for Pitt this season. The Panthers fell another spot in the ACC rankings with a fifth straight loss, this time 34-23 to Boston College.

Out of those five losses, Pitt lost three games by one score. There will surely be some what-if conversations happening about this 2024 campaign.

9. Boston College

Speaking of Boston College, the Eagles stayed at No. 9 in the ACC rankings. They also finished 7-5 this year in a nice debut season for Bill O’Brien.

They started hot, cooled off and rose again. There weren’t many expectations for this team this fall, but O’Brien proved he’s still a solid college coach. Now, can they build for next year and push for double digit victories?

10. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech played rival Virginia for a chance to become bowl eligible and boy did the Hokies make a statement. Winning 37-17 on your home field has gotta be sweet.

William Watson III was at QB and finished with 254 yards and a touchdown. Bhayshul Tuten was the state, running for 124 yards and two scores.

ACC Power Rankings after Week 14

11. California (+1)
12. North Carolina (-1)
13. NC State (+1)
14. Virginia (-1)
15. Florida State
16. Wake Forest
17. Stanford

There was some shifting in these rankings, including NC State going up with a win over UNC. While they beat their ACC rivals, they didn’t jump them per Massey. Now, just one game left for the ACC this year!