The Atlantic Coast Conference released its Week 9 power rankings following a weekend that saw Clemson defeat Florida State, increasing scrutiny on Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell.
The game, played on October 31, 2026 at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, featured Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds under pressure from Florida State linebacker Jalen Anderson during the second half.
Meanwhile, Miami managed to survive its matchup, while SMU fell short in its contest, reshuffling the conference hierarchy.
