ACC Football Predictions: November 12, 2011
Here are The Confidential’s football predictions for games featuring current ACC teams:
Florida St. (6-3) hosting Miami (5-4)
With all the history, it is hard to believe that this is an afterthought game this week. In any event, who has any idea what Miami is? They lost to terrible Maryland, but their others losses are to 3 teams with a combined record of 21-6. Meanwhile, the wins over Ohio State and Georgia Tech are certainly decent. Florida State is a bit easier to figure out, with losses to Oklahoma, Clemson, and Wake Forest. However, Florida State’s wins are over a sorry lot of teams. While Florida State is at home, The Confidential meekly predicts a Miami upset. Miami 27-Florida St. 20.
Clemson (8-1) hosting Wake Forest (5-4)
Clemson’s home victories include Auburn, Florida State, and North Carolina. Wake Forest’s road wins were against Duke and Boston College. We like what Wake has done this year, but just do not see Clemson losing two in a row. Clemson 35-Wake Forest 21.
Georgia Tech (7-2) hosting Virginia Tech (8-1)
Fresh off a win over Clemson, hosting Virginia Tech is Georgia Tech’s opportunity to start chasing Clemson in the standings. Before Clemson, Georgia Tech did not have a very impressive win. The most impressive was likely North Carolina. Virginia Tech took care of Wake Forest on the road and Miami at home. In this instance, there is something about giving Frank Beamer all this time to prepare for Georgia Tech. The unique offenses are vulnerable with extra time to prepare. Virginia Tech 24- Georgia Tech 21.
Maryland (2-7) “hosting” Notre Dame (6-3)
Notre Dame has lost to Tulsa in recent years. Nothing is off the table. But Maryland has shown absolutely no sign of life recently. The team peaked in Week 1 against Miami. Not a good sign. Meanwhile, Notre Dame has caused itself to lose in each of its three losses. If they can protect the football, they win going away. They likely will. Notre Dame 35-Maryland 16.
Virginia (6-3) hosting Duke (3-6)
Duke has some mojo. They have looked very good at times this year. Of course, they also lost to Richmond. Virginia’s head coach Mike London knows all about Richmond, going 24-5 there in two seasons. If he can win this game, he will have his FBS record up to .500. Virginia is looking good and at home. They should win. Virginia 33-Duke 21.
Boston College (2-7) hosting North Carolina St. (5-4)
The Tom O’Brien Bowl. This one has the feel of an upset. Boston College cannot be THIS bad. North Carolina State is coming off a huge win over its rival. If we have seen one thing this year, it is that momentum is fleeting. The Eagles get the upset. Boston College 21-North Carolina State 20.
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