Which ACC Team is most likely to challenge Clemson in the ACC over the next 5 seasons?

[Duckboy33]

Florida State, North Carolina and Miami FL are the names that come to mind for me. What do you all think?

 

[ralphiewvu]

North Carolina seems like they could after how Mack’s first year went and his recruiting.

I wouldn’t Be shocked with Menendhall at Virginia and yes even sPitt has a good coach and usually a solid defense.

But let’s be real here, there isn’t anyone close to consistently beating Clemson for 5 years minimum in that league.

 

[78Cyclones]

North Carolina seems like they could after how Mack’s first year went and his recruiting.

I wouldn’t Be shocked with Menendhall at Virginia and yes even sPitt has a good coach and usually a solid defense.

But let’s be real here, there isn’t anyone close to consistently beating Clemson for 5 years minimum in that league.

Virginia and Pitt lead my list for the same reason. Tough, solid coaching.

 

[ralphiewvu]

Virginia and Pitt lead my list for the same reason. Tough, solid coaching.

I think it’s North Carolina first that could eventually give them trouble. But I agree the coaching at the other two is damn good too. Still it’s tough to see anyone overtaking Clemson right now.

 

[Deep Creek]

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

Pretty sure the only one that has a chance is The University of Corona

 

[Blackshirts BLVD]

Florida State.

 

[steelerssb]

Biggest thing with Florida State are these apparent issues between Norvell and a few players. Could (should) get resolved but I'll hold off before I predict much from them, but if they do fix it they're a good bet.

North Carolina is on an upward trajectory with a coach who's been there and done that and assuming he doesn't retire any time soon they'll be in the mix.

Miami....I'll believe it when I see it. We're pushing 20 years since they've been nationally relevant.

 

[steelerssb]

Virginia Tech feels like the safest bet right now to be able to do it consistently. Louisville, Virginia and hell even Wake Forest all have good coaching but those are tough places to win so it's tough to imagine them challenging beyond having it all come together for a year or two run.

 

[The Derski]

I always thought it was funny that we always have to add (FL) after Miami. As if that’s what we’re not referring to 95% of the time.

 

[Ickey Shuffle]

Ditto with Florida State. Regardless with what shit is happening there and how they looked, they're the only other ACC squad I can take seriously.

 

[Ickey Shuffle]

Miami....I'll believe it when I see it. We're pushing 20 years since they've been nationally relevant.

When you really think about it, the only time(s) Miami U have been relevant are a direct result of cheating.

You know when you're a kid and didn't know any better fans looked up to The U, but when you get older, what a dump.

 

[NolePride]

Ditto with Florida State. Regardless with what shit is happening there and how they looked, they're the only other ACC squad I can take seriously.

Agreed!

We are the State with the majority of the "Jimmies and Joes" Without athletes nobody is beating
Clemson. We need one 10 win season and the athletes will be plentiful on the campus.

 

[steelerssb]

When you really think about it, the only time(s) Miami U have been relevant are a direct result of cheating.

You know when you're a kid and didn't know any better fans looked up to The U, but when you get older, what a dump.

I've actually thought this in the past...either they're all coked up or getting some ridiculous benefits (or both).

 

[cwalke3408]

Georgia Tech

Geoff Collins
Georgia recruiting
And what ever voodoo they have cooking in Bobby Dodd stadium

 

[steelerssb]

I think it’s North Carolina first that could eventually give them trouble. But I agree the coaching at the other two is damn good too. Still it’s tough to see anyone overtaking Clemson right now.

I gotta say I don't really know if Narduzzi will ever get them there. He's a solid coach and that 5-7 record a few years ago is probably his floor but there's just been so many classic Pitt flubs with him there that I wonder if they'll ever able to be a consistent contender. Huge year with Pickett and some seniors who could've declared coming back.

 

[Kaplony]

Louisville, if they can keep Satterfield from getting poached by someone in the SEC with a lot more prestige or the NFL.

 

[Kaplony]

I gotta say I don't really know if Narduzzi will ever get them there. He's a solid coach and that 5-7 record a few years ago is probably his floor but there's just been so many classic Pitt flubs with him there that I wonder if they'll ever able to be a consistent contender. Huge year with Pickett and some seniors who could've declared coming back.

Narduzzi's problem is he can't keep coordinators. This will be the first year since 2014 that Pitt has both coordinators from the year before on staff.

 

[Angry red]

Louisville, they will be a problem. Florida schools are all fucked up.

 

[steelerssb]

Narduzzi's problem is he can't keep coordinators. This will be the first year since 2014 that Pitt has both coordinators from the year before on staff.

That's a good point for sure. With what they having coming back it's basically put up or shut up time for Narduzzi. I saw an win +/- total go as high as 8.5, which should put them right in the mix for the coastal if they can get over that.