ACC Power Rankings After Week 7

1. Florida State Seminoles

The 'Noles keep rolling, taking down Atlantic Division rival Boston College. They've won five in a row since their loss at Oklahoma. Florida State's bye week comes at a unfortunate time, as the team has all of the momentum in the world right now. Their game at NC State next Thursday could decide the winner of the Atlantic Division.

2. Virginia Tech Hokies

The Hokies continue to roll since their shocking 0-2 start. There's no reason why they shouldn't win the next four games leading up to their November 20 showdown at Miami. The win over Central Michigan did nothing but continue to show that the Hokies are focused and have put the James Madison loss behind them.

3. Miami Hurricanes

The Hurricanes looked like they were hungover from their beat-down delivered by rival Florida State last week. They only beat Duke by 15, and looked a step slow. Luckily for them, they still control their own destiny to win the Coastal Division.

4. NC State Wolfpack

The Pack played their worst game of the season on Saturday at East Carolina. They looked bad in all three phases of the game. Star quarterback Russell Wilson tossed three picks to only one touchdown, special teams missed a field goal and had blown coverage on kickoffs, and the defense couldn't stop the same screen pass play that the Pirates ran over and over on them. Luckily for the Pack, at their worst they still had a chance to win in regulation, this loss doesn't affect their goal of an ACC title, and they have a bye week to regroup and prepare for their showdown with Florida State.

5. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

No surprise on Saturday as the Ramblin' Wreck took down Middle Tennessee State 42-14. Tech has won three in a row, and have a good road test waiting for them on Saturday at Clemson.

6. North Carolina Tar Heels

The rotation of players being eligible and ineligible didn't seem to effect the Tar Heels on Saturday, as they won their fourth game is a row by beating Virginia on the road, breaking the "Hooville Curse" the Heels have had in Charlottesville over the years. They might actually be a contender now, but they will have their hands full at Miami this week.

7. Clemson Tigers

The Tigers snapped their three game losing streak by beating Maryland on Saturday, a team they have struggled to beat in recent history. They now are back at .500 and can start working toward a bowl birth.

8. Maryland Terrapins

The Terps lost to Clemson on Saturday, a team they usually play well against. After their 4-1, it could be a very long second half of the season in College Park

9. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake underwent the inevitable on Saturday as Virginia Tech layed the lumber on the Demon Deacons. Wake is now 2-5 on the season, and that ACC Championship they had back in 2006 seems like it will be a one time deal, as they are clearly in rebuilding mode.

10. Boston College Eagles

The Eagles surprisingly played Florida State close on Saturday, only losing by 5. They have a winnable game against Maryland at home this Saturday, but until they improve from 103rd in rushing and 104th in points per game nationally, they will continue to lose ballgames in the ACC.

11. Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia lost their third straight game on Saturday, getting completely man-handled by North Carolina on Saturday. Luckily for them they get to play Eastern Michigan this Saturday at home, which will likely be their third win of the season.

12. Duke Blue Devils

Duke stayed with Miami for most of the game Saturday, but fell short for the fifth straight week. The Devils need something, anything to get them going so they have a shot at pulling of a miraculous upset of Virginia Tech this Saturday in Blacksburg. The good news is, Friday officially marked the start of college basketball season with Midnight Madness.