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Mike Farrell’s Top 5 ACC Contenders

Mike Farrell breaks down why Florida State and Clemson have the best shot at winning the ACC

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Dec 29
Florida State's injured quarterback Jordan Travis attempts to throw a pass in a game earlier this season.

Who’s got the best chance to take home the ACC title?

1. Florida State

FSU wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) rushes toward the end zone. Florida State football defeated Georgia Tech, 41-16, On Oct. 29, 2022, at Doak Campbell Stadium.

2. Clemson

Dec 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley (1) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Montrell Bandy (37) during the first half of the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

3. UNC

Sep 24, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a touchdown pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Justin Ademilola (9) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

4. Pitt

Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) and M.J. Devonshire (12) of the Pittsburgh Panthers react as the West Virginia Mountaineers walk off the field after falling to the Panthers 38-31 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on September 1, 2022. Pitt Vs West Virginia Backyard Brawl

5. Duke

Dec 28, 2022; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) rushes during the first half against the Central Florida Knights in the 2022 Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Breakdown:

FSU has to be the odds-on favorite to win the ACC next season with all the talent returning and added portal talent, with Clemson right up there as the most consistent power in the conference. After that? Who knows? Drake Maye, the Pitt defense, and a surprising Duke round out my list, but it’s a two-team race overall.

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