Last year I picked BC to win this division on the rationale that the Eagles had the best quarterback in the conference. It worked, so I’m doing it again with a pick of Cullen Harper’s Tigers.
Throw in the best running back tandem and what should be a great defense under fourth-year DC Vic Koenning, and you’ve got the favorite for the conference title too.
Tommy Bowden losing games he shouldn’t is always a risk, but he only had one such game last year in the Georgia Tech loss. Coming off four consecutive top 20 recruiting classes, Clemson finally breaks through this year.
The Runner-Up: Wake Forest
It won’t be pretty, but Wake Forest will be in the hunt all season long thanks to smoke, mirrors, defense, and great coaching from Jim Grobe.
If Riley Skinner gets his TD/INT ratio back in check and Clemson gives away some games, the Demon Deacons will be headed for their second ACC Championship Game in three years. That can’t be what the conference had in mind when it expanded.
The Dark Horse: Maryland
Maryland is a potential riser thanks to its record in close games last season. Nine offensive starters return, though there is a question mark at quarterback again. The defensive line looks shaky, but the linebackers and corners should be fine.
Under the right circumstances, and if everything comes together, the Terrapins could steal the division.
COASTAL DIVISION
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