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ACC Power Rankings: Wake Forest, SMU, and North Carolina Impress in Week 7

Week 7 in the ACC delivered a mix of standout performances and defensive struggles that reshaped the league’s power structure. Syracuse’s offense, led by quarterback Lincoln Keinholtz, nearly pulled off an upset against Louisville, with Keinholtz throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 53 yards and another score.

The Orange forced two interceptions and nearly closed out a late-game lead, but Louisville’s defense held on in an 28–26 victory. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech’s hopes for a turnaround were dashed early by turnovers, including a lost fumble and an interception, as the Yellow Jackets fell behind 24–3 at halftime before staging a fightback with a 42-yard touchdown run and a 37-yard pass.

Despite the effort, Virginia Tech’s defense proved too much, and Georgia Tech dropped to 2–4 on the season. Stanford, meanwhile, continued its inconsistent season with a 34–7 win over Elon, marking their third victory but also highlighting their struggles against top ACC opponents like Wake Forest and Duke, who have both handed them blowout losses this year.

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