ACC Football: Week 0 and 1

Last year, every power conference team in the country that had 0-2 losses was in the top 12 in the final poll before the bowls. I am far from convinced that a second loss will knock FSU or anyone else out of the playoff.

12 teams is a lot.
I agree in part. These Week 0 games are poor predictors of success. Northwestern beat Nebraska in Ireland 2 years ago only to finish 1-11. I don't think any X-2 will have a top 12 ranking with this ACC, which is a distant 4th in the eyes of the world. X-2 is going to require an automatic bid if such thing exists. Every X-3 SEC team and X-2 from the Big 10 and Big 12 probably will make it as top 12. (* I use X because some teams play 12 and others play 13 with conference championships.)

SMU is looking good @NV as we speak.
 
I don't think any X-2 will have a top 12 ranking with this ACC, which is a distant 4th in the eyes of the world. X-2 is going to require an automatic bid if such thing exists.

Top 5 Conference Champions will receive an automatic bid. Top 4 will get the first round bye.
 
Last year's undefeated Seminole season and the sound and fury of being left out of the playoff seems long ago and far away right now.
 
If I’m in the Duke tight end room, I would have taken note of one R J Maryland. If the Duke offensive line can pass protect, the options available for Maalik Murphy should be massive.
 
What a game. I'm a little worried about Georgia Tech on Oct. 5 now, but they were fun to watch today.

I guess Florida State isn't too big for the ACC after all.
I'm more than a little worried. I have no reason to believe at this point that we are as good as Tech, even if I sure hope so.
 
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