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ACC power rankings after Week 11: How far does FSU climb?

The 2026 college football season has been full of upsets and shocking results, and that was once again the case in Week 11, especially in the Atlantic Coast Conference, which featured several major upsets on Saturday.

The FSU Seminoles got it started on Friday night, upsetting the Pittsburgh Panthers for their second straight win and putting them one win away from a bowl game, despite lacking a head coach. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets took it up a level, cruising past the Clemson Tigers in Death Valley.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons made the biggest statement of the day, crushing the SMU Mustangs on the road and once again showing the country they are for real. The Miami Hurricanes survived a scare from the Duke Blue Devils, pulling away in the second half.

While there is a clear group atop the conference, the teams beneath them are set to play competitive games as we enter the final stretch of the season, with several teams still competeting for bowl eligibility. For now, here are our ACC Power Rankings after Week 11:

17 - Cal Golden Bears

Nov 14, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Tyree Sams (81) returns a punt against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  An NC State Wolfpack fan during the second half of the game against the Syracuse Orange at Carter-Finley Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA;  Boston College Eagles quarterback Femi Babalola (11) looks to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

14 - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Nov 14, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA;  Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back, Justice Haynes (22)  runs the ball during the second quarter  against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

13 - Clemson Tigers

Nov 14, 2026; Clemson, South Carolina, USA;  Clemson Tigers tight end Christian Bentancur (87) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets safety, Kealan Jones (18) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Ashley Tumlin-Imagn Images

12 - Pittsburgh Panthers

Nov 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) runs the ball against Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ashlynd Barker (7) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

11 - Stanford Cardinal

Nov 14, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Stanford Cardinal quarterback Davis Warren (8) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive end Cortez Harris (34) defnes during the third quarter at Lane Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

10 - North Carolina Tar Heels

Nov 14, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Benjamin Hall (7) scores a touchdown in the fourth Quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

9 - Virginia Tech Hokies

Nov 14, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) hands the ball off to Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. (16) during the third quarter against Stanford Cardinals at Lane Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

8 - Syracuse Orange

Nov 14, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Syracuse Orange players celebrate defeating the NC State Wolfpack after the game at Carter-Finley Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

7 - Virginia Cavaliers

Nov 14, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Solomon Beebe (28) carries the ball past California Golden Bears safety Michael Hurst (16) and Golden Bears defensive back Kingston Lopa (2) during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

6 - SMU Mustangs

Nov 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) walks off the field after the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

5 - FSU Seminoles

Nov 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Florida State Seminoles tight end Landen Thomas (18) steps out of a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Raion Strader (6) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

4 - Duke Blue Devils

Nov 14, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) scores a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Tre Richardson (0) runs the ball upfield during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Chris Carter-Imagn Images

2 - Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Nov 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA;  Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Joshua Patterson (25) celebrates his interception for a touchdown during the second half against the Merrimack Warriors at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

1 - Miami Hurricanes

Darian Mensah can do a lot for his NFL draft stock with a standout performance on the road against Notre Dame.

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