2019 ACC football predictions, courtesy of Jackson Sports Marketing
Atlantic:
1. Clemson
Prediction: 8-0 in conference, 12-0 overall
Postseason: College Football Playoffs
Quick thoughts: The most prohibitive division favorite in all of college football
T2. Florida State
Prediction: 6-2 in conference, 9-3 overall
Postseason: Citrus Bowl
Quick thoughts: Too much talent on both sides of the ball to go 5-7 again
T2. Syracuse
Prediction: 6-2 in conference, 10-2 overall
Postseason: Pinstripe Bowl
Quick thoughts: One of the most favorable schedules in the country
T4. Wake Forest
Prediction: 3-5 in conference, 7-5 overall
Postseason: Sun Bowl
Quick thoughts: Could start the season 5-1, but the stretch run is difficult
T4. NC State
Prediction: 3-5 in conference, 8-4 overall
Postseason: Music City Bowl
Quick thoughts: A slight drop off this year, but they will still go bowling
T4. Boston College
Prediction: 3-5 in college, 7-5 overall
Postseason: Independence Bowl
Quick thoughts: Talented at the skill positions and a solid D. Could finish much higher
7. Louisville
Prediction: 0-8 in conference, 2-10 overall
Postseason: N/A
Quick thoughts: The cupboard was left bare for the new staff. Give it time.
Coastal:
1. Miami
Prediction: 7-1 in conference, 10-2 overall
Postseason: Orange Bowl
Quick thoughts: Early battle with UVA may decide the division
2. Virginia
Prediction: 6-2 in conference, 9-3 overall
Postseason: Camping World Bowl
Quick thoughts: An experienced defense plus an NFL caliber QB = my sleeper pick
3. Virginia Tech
Prediction: 5-3 in conference, 8-4 overall
Postseason: Belk Bowl
Quick thoughts: Ten starters return on defense in Bud Foster’s farewell season
4. Pittsburgh
Prediction: 4-4 in conference, 7-5 overall
Postseason: Military Bowl
Quick thoughts: The division is wide open and they’ll contend
5. North Carolina
Prediction: 2-6 in conference, 4-8 overall
Postseason: N/A
Quick thoughts: Year one of at least a three year rebuild for Mack Brown. Patience…
6. Georgia Tech
Prediction: 2-6 in conference, 4-8 overall
Postseason: N/A
Quick thoughts: Transitioning away from a triple option offense will take time
7. Duke
Prediction: 1-7 in conference, 3-9 overall
Postseason: N/A
Quick thoughts: Some key injuries during preseason to an already thin squad
