This Week In The ACC: Georgia Tech Stuns Clemson

Week 3 in the ACC brought surprises, drama, and coaching shake-ups that will shape the season moving forward. Jeff and Matthew dove deep into a wild weekend on the latest episode of This Week in The ACC.

Georgia Tech Leaps into Top 25 with Statement Win over Clemson

The biggest headline was Georgia Tech’s thrilling upset of Clemson. A 55-yard field goal with just 20 seconds left sealed the Yellow Jackets’ victory, delivering coach Brent Key a signature win and sending shockwaves through the league. The victory also propelled the 3-0 Yellow Jackets into the top 25 in both the AP and coaches polls for just the second time in the last ten years.

Canes Stake Claim as Best Team in Country After Throttling of USF

Miami also looked every bit a playoff contender with a dominant showing against South Florida. After already knocking off Notre Dame earlier this season, the Hurricanes now appear primed to challenge for the ACC crown. As Jeff noted, Miami controlled the game so thoroughly that it looked like they held back in the second half.

Hokies Make Coaching Change After Falling to 0-3

Not every program had reasons to celebrate. Guest Dan Caro of TreadmillHorse.com pointed to Pitt’s loss at West Virginia as especially disappointing. The Panthers let a rivalry win slip away despite leading late, raising questions about their ability to close big games. Virginia Tech’s collapse against Old Dominion, meanwhile, has already triggered major consequences. Head coach Brent Pry was dismissed after an 0–3 start, leaving Hokie fans bracing for wholesale changes in both leadership and roster.

Could ACC End Billy Napier’s Tenure in Gainesville?

Looking ahead, Week 4 has no shortage of intrigue. Miami hosts Florida in a nationally spotlighted rivalry game that could define Billy Napier’s future with the Gators. Clemson faces Syracuse, a matchup that has historically caused trouble for the Tigers. As Dan cautioned, a “sleepy noon start” could put Dabo Swinney’s team on upset alert if they aren’t ready from the opening kick.

Beyond the ACC, fans should keep an eye on Texas Tech at Utah, Auburn at Oklahoma, and Illinois at Indiana—games that will help shape the national picture. But for the ACC, Week 3’s statement was clear: Georgia Tech and Miami have emerged as the teams to watch, while Virginia Tech begins a painful reset.
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