1. Virginia Tech (4-1, 2-0). Close win against Dook, but this team still has all the goods to make it back to the BCS this season. RB Ryan Williams is a lock for ACC Newcomer of the Year. Last Week: 1

2. Miami (3-1, 2-1). 3-1 against a brutal 4-game schedule is impressive, but unless Virginia Tech stumbles in conference play, the Canes will be on the outside looking in at the Orange Bowl. Last Week: 3

3. Georgia Tech (4-1, 2-1). This team is kicking itself for losing to Miami, but they could really shake things up in the Coastal if they take care of business the next two weeks against FSU and VT. Last Week: 2

4. Boston College (4-1, 2-1). I am officially a believer in this team. It may not be pretty or flashy, but this Eagles team has quietly risen to the top of the Atlantic Division for the third year in a row. Last Week: 7

5. NC State (3-2, 0-1). The Wolfpack is back and playing great football, despite losing to Wake Forest last week. I can definitely see this team winning the Atlantic if they can get past BC. Last Week: 4

6. Wake Forest (3-2, 1-1). Big win for the Deacs against NC State. This could be a momentum maker for the season, and I will never count out a Jim Grobe-coached football team. They could surprise some people in ACC play. Last Week: 9

7. Clemson (2-3, 1-2). Tough loss last week against a Maryland team who tried to give the game away multiple times. Clemson must find a way to be more consistent or else they will underachieve yet again this year. Last Week: 5

8. Dook (2-3, 0-1). Hanging in there against the defending ACC champions deserves a little credit. Dook may not get to a bowl this year, but if they do they will look back on games like last week's and use it as a learning experience. Last Week: 10

9. Maryland (2-3, 1-0). I'm not ready to christen the Terps just yet because they beat a perennial underachiever in Clemson, but they did hold on for the win despite some key mistakes. That deserves some recognition. Last Week: 11

10. Florida State (2-3, 0-2). Severe underachievement does not begin to describe what is happening in Tallahassee right now. Despite having the talent to win the conference, this team has fallen flat since the outset and is scrambling to become bowl-eligible. Last Week: 8

11. Virginia (1-3, 1-0). Massive win for the Hoos last week against UNC. It may have been the first win of the season, but getting over that hurdle was extremely important for this team. They could turn it around and be a factor in the ACC if they play like that the rest of the year. Last Week: 12

12. North Carolina (3-2, 0-2). This will be a back-to-basics year for the Heels. While the defense is one of the best in the country, they are greatly overshadowed and undone by an offense that is among the worst in the country. This team may not become bowl-eligible unless it gets healthy - and quick. Last Week: 6