Week 11 ACC Picks

Here's a quick rundown of today's matches and who I've got:

 Miami (6-3, 4-2 ACC) @  Georgia Tech (5-4, 3-3 ACC)

With Miami's Harris still injured, look for freshman QB Stephen Morris to show the GT defense what he's got. Morris looked sharp last week in a big win against Maryland, so I'm picking him as the game's key player. If Morris fails to produce, Georgia Tech might be able to sneak out a crucial home win. 

• Pick- 27-21 Miami

 Boston College (4-5, 2-4 ACC) @  Duke (3-6, 1-4 ACC)

The Blue Devils' thought this was going to be a breakout year for the program but after a slow start, they've struggled to recover. On paper it looks to be a pretty evenly matched game, but look for Duke to come out with a little aggression and play like they've got something to prove against BC. 

• Pick: 34-24 Duke

 Wake Forest (2-7, 1-5 ACC) @  NC State (6-3, 3-2 ACC)

The Wolfpack will take no hostages in Raleigh this afternoon. Coming off a tough loss to Clemson last Saturday look for ACC passing leader Russell Wilson have a big day against the Deacs' struggling defense (giving up more than 40 points a game in their 7 losses this season).

• Pick: 44-17 NC State

#20 Virginia Tech (7-2, 5-0 ACC) @  North Carolina (6-3, 3-2 ACC)

Virginia Tech has been red hot after opening the season 0-2, ripping off 7 straight wins. I see this streak coming to an end Saturday in Chapel Hill. Carolina has improved steadily since week 1 and looked very strong at Florida State last week. Butch Davis will have his team ready for this match up; if the Tar Heel defense can contain Hokie QB Tyrod Taylor and UNC QB Yates can create on offense, Carolina will be on its way to a big win.

• Pick: 28-27 UNC

 Maryland (6-3, 3-2 ACC) @  Virginia (4-5, 1-4 ACC)

Maryland looks to bounce back after a last minute loss last weekend in Miami. Virginia's defense doesn't look strong enough to hold off QB O'Brien's arm. Look for him to have a big day against the shaky Cavalier secondary.

• Pick: 27-14 Maryland

 Clemson (5-4, 3-3 ACC) @  Florida State (6-3, 4-2 ACC)

Huge Coastal Division match in Tallahassee. With a Clemson win, the Coastal Division would be wide open, with 4 teams having a legitimate shot at taking the title. With a Florida State win, they will move one step closer to a spot in the ACC Championship game in Charlotte. Look for Ponder's leadership to prove the key and for the Seminoles to bounce back from last weeks loss to UNC at home. 

• Pick: 17-7 Florida State