ACC Weekend Pickoff

Considering there is a Thursday night game tonight (who is playing in that again?) I figured I would make my picks this morning. The conference race is getting a little clearer, but there is still a logjam in both conferences. Some of that can be sorted out this weekend.

Off we go.

VT at Miami (Thurs night)

Virginia Tech has lost to Miami three times in the last ten years. That's pretty good. As well as beaten Miami the last two trips they have played down in Florida. That's not bad either. VT is coming off a big game and momentum should be with them. Conversely, Miami is coming off of a bye week. VT will look to continue their running success, but Sean will likely need to pass to move the ball. Both teams are very young, but Miami has the two freshman QBs. Think Bud Foster might have a field day tonight? Me too.

VT 23 Miami 14

Clemson at Duke

Since Clemson scheduled two FCS schools on its schedule, it now needs to win out JUST to become bowl eligible. The schedule? Duke, then at Virginia and finally at South Carolina. Ouch. At least they can get Part I this weekend.

Clemson 31 Duke 25

UNC at Maryland

One of the bigger games of the weekend, Maryland is coming off a disappointing road loss to VT and hosts the hottest team in the conference UNC. Maryland needs to win out to go to the ACCCG and don't think Maryland doesn't come out fired up. This one is a toss up in my head. I can see Maryland winning and I can see UNC being too good, but...

UNC 24 Maryland 21

BC at FSU

This is another biggie. BC can destroy several teams' hopes to get to the championship game, starting with the Noles. FSU is hitting their stride on offense and their defense is suffocating good offenses, much less bad ones like BC. Too much at home.

FSU 31 FSU 23