The ACC is back in the College Football Playoff, though Clemson gave it a bit of a scare with a close win in the conference title game. With the victory over Virginia Tech, the Tigers remain at the top of the ACC power rankings. But can they end the season at the top of the sport's national rankings?
1. Clemson. It wasn’t always pretty, but the Tigers are right where they want to be after 14 weeks. They’re back-to-back ACC champions for the first time in nearly three decades, and they’re the No. 2 seed in the playoff.