The ACC has released their Preseason football poll.
One step closer to kickoff
The 2026 ACC Preseason Poll has been announced.
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What did the media get right and what did they get wrong?
Picking Miami first was a no-brainer, and SMU and Louisville in the top 3 were spot on. The bottom three of UNC, Boston College and Stanford are also hard to argue against in some order as the bottom 3.
It’s in the middle where I have some questions. Cal at 12 with Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele at Quarterback? Yes, I’m not sure about it, and even Pitt with Mason Heintschel at Quarterback at 9 seems underrated.
I don’t think Georgia Tech is going to fall off the map by any stretch, but 5 does seem ambitious given the Jackets will have an unproven quarterback. That’s a lot of respect being shown to Brent Key and Georgia Tech.
