Miami: Despite not living up to their early season hype, Miami is making a strong finishing stand to their season. Don't look now but Miami is 7-3 and 5-2 in the ACC and freshman QB Sean Morris might have just won the starting spot over the injured Harris. With a win this weekend at home against #16 Virginia Tech, they could have a shot at the ACC Atlantic Division title.ESPN wrap-up and highlights
Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets have now lost their third straight game for the first time since 2006. The defending ACC champions have lost all their momentum and are struggling to become bowl eligible.
Boston College: BC took home an impressive win this weekend at Duke and have now won three consecutive games. BC RB Harris rushed for 109 yards and despite two lost fumbles, has shown he is an All ACC back. 
Duke: Duke did not score an offensive touchdown on Saturday against BC and gave up 356 yards of total offense to the Eagles. A disappointing season so far for the Blue Devils, the road doesn't get easier with their final two games at GT and home against Carolina.
Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons have had a tough season and their play at NC State of Saturday exemplified that. After keeping it close until halftime (NC State lead 7-3 at the break), the Deac's defense failed to show up in the second half, allowing the Wolfpack to rattle of 35 unanswered points.
NC State: The Wolfpack were able to bounce back from a tough lost at Clemson two weeks ago and come out strong in the second half against WF. Junior QB Russell Wilson accounted for three Wolfpack touchdowns in what may have been his final home game at NC State and the Wolfpack are still tied at the top of the Coastal Division.
Virginia Tech: The Hokies are legit. Virginia Tech won it's eighth straight game Saturday at UNC. Although the VT defense gave up 314 yards, they were able to force six turnovers and allowed only 10 points. With a win Saturday at Miami the Hokies clinch a trip to Charlotte for the ACC championship.
North Carolina: QB TJ Yates threw four interceptions in their loss to VT and gave up more than 400 yards on defense. They did a good job of keeping pressure on and containing QB Tyrod Taylor's running game, but he was able to beat them with his arm, throwing for two touchdown passes. Carolina has the potential to be a good team but seems to have never recovered from their early season scandal and continuing NCAA investigation.
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Maryland: Maryland kept it interesting this past weekend in Charlottesville by overcoming a 23-21 fourth quarter deficit and putting up an impressive 21 points in the frame, posting a 42-23 win over Virginia.
Virginia: UVA kept it close most of the game but game up a huge fourth quarter to the Terps. Virginia's having a tough time this season in the ACC, posting just a 1-5 record.
Clemson: After a big win against NC State a week earlier, the Tigers came close to stealing one from the Seminoles on Saturday. The Tigers' defense, ranked 9th in FBS in points allowed, managed to keep the game close until the final minute. 
Florida State: FSU escaped at home this week with a win and kept their ACC title hopes alive. Clemson had the Seminoles on the ropes but a big time drive by back up QB EJ Manuel helped to lead the Noles on their way to a win. QB EJ Manuel, filling in for the injured Ponder, lead a drive with just 53 seconds remaining and kicker Dustin Hopkins stuck home a 55 yard field goal with just seconds remaining to solidify the win.
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