Coming off its most triumphant win over Syracuse, NC State finally moved up in the SP+ rankings for the first time in probably a month. The Wolfpack defense is up to No. 34, good for fifth overall in the ACC behind Clemson, Pitt, Virginia, and Miami. The offense, ehhhh, let’s not talk about that.
ACC Standings by SP+ Rating
| Clemson | 23.1 (8) | 0 | 19 | 7 |
| Miami | 11.7 (30) | 2 | 50 | 24 |
| Virginia | 5. |