2026 ACC Preview + Notre Dame

The Tale of the Tape


Malachi Toney – USA TODAY

Miami Hurricanes

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 11-1 (9-0)


Lincoln Kienholz – University of Louisville Athletics

Louisville Cardinals

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 10-2 (8-1)


Rhett Lashlee – Sports Illustrated

SMU Mustangs

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 9-3 (7-2)


Dabo Swinney – USA TODAY

Clemson Tigers

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 8-4 (6-2)


Beau Pribula – UVA Athletics

Virginia Cavaliers

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 9-3 (6-3)


JKS – Sports Illustrated

California Golden Bears

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 8-4 (6-3)


Alberto Mendoza – Georgia Tech Athletics

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 7-5 (5-3)


Ethan Grunkemeyer – Virginia Tech Athletics

Virginia Tech Hokies

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 8-4 (5-4)


CJ Bailey – USA TODAY

North Carolina State Wolfpack

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 6-6 (4-5)


Duke Offensive Line – Sports Illustrated

Duke Blue Devils

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 6-6 (4-5)


Mason Heintschel – USA TODAY

Pittsburgh Panthers

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 7-5 (4-5)


Florida State Football Team – USA TODAY

Florida State Seminoles

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 5-7 (3-5)


Wake Forest Football Team – Wake Forest University Athletics

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 5-7 (3-6)


North Carolina Football Team – USA TODAY

North Carolina Tarheels

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 5-7 (2-6)


Steve Angeli – Syracuse University Athletics

Syracuse Orange

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 4-8 (2-7)


Bill O’Brien and Mason McKenzie – USA TODAY

Boston College Eagles

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 1-11 (0-8)


Tavita Pritchard and Andrew Luck – Sports Illustrated

Stanford Cardinal

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 2-10 (0-9)


ACC Championship Game Projection: Miami 34, Louisville 17


Independents

Leonard Moore – NBC Sports

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Offensive Outlook

Defensive Outlook

Overview and Projection

Projected Record: 12-0


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