The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 11
Who takes the biggest step towards Charlotte (SMU or Wake Forest)?
Oh, this matchup is going to be great. SMU at home has been unbeatable in ACC play since they’ve arrived and destroyed a decent Virginia Tech last week. Wake Forest is up to number 13, and in position to make the playoffs. SMU is the best team Wake Forest has faced since Miami. This one is a tough call, but if Wake Forest leaves SMU with a win, then you better have them in the top 10. It’s going to come down to who plays better at QB: Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez or SMU’s Kevin Jennings. If SMU wins, it sets up a massive game with Notre Dame.
How does Miami respond against Duke after their first loss?
Miami definitely lost a level of explosion without Malachi Toney against Notre Dame, but the Canes were the better second-half team in that one. They are still very good, but Duke will be a solid test. The Blue Devils are well coached, with a solid running game. I think Miami responds well. Darian Mensah really got going in the second half of that game, and defensively the Canes settled down. They better be ready for Duke, though.
Which 6-3 team is the one to watch this weekend?
Virginia Tech and Clemson have opponents they should beat in Stanford and Georgia Tech. Pittsburgh gets a FSU team that played inspired at Boston College, but I’m really watching Louisville. They face the best opponent of the 4 as they go to UNC. The Heels are trying to get bowl-eligible and have been feisty all year. Louisville is still in the mix of the ACC Title game chase, and they have a win over SMU, so they’ll be big SMU fans this weekend.
