ACC Power Rankings: Week 2

7. Maryland (2-0, 0-0): The Terps start 2-0 and have beaten their first two opponents by a combined score of 90-20. Don’t get too excited over that though as Maryland has opened up with two very weak opponents in Florida International and Old Dominion. Keep an eye on quarterback C.J. Brown though, who has looked great in his return from a knee injury. Up Next: at U Conn, Saturday September 14.

8. Virginia (1-1, 0-0): Virginia got destroyed by Oregon, but that’s not a bad loss. They do have a good win under their belt already after beating BYU to open the season and they enter the soft part of their schedule beginning next week. Up Next: vs. VMI, Saturday September 21.

Aug 31, 2013; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Brandon Connette (18) scrambles against the North Carolina Central Eagles defense at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports

9. Duke (2-0, 0-0): The Blue Devils got a nice road win on Saturday against an improved Memphis team behind backup quarterback Brandon Connette. That matches the amount of road games Duke won a season ago. It gets much tougher this week though. Up Next: vs. Georgia Tech, Saturday September 14.

10. Boston College (2-0, 1-0): It may have only been Wake Forest, but Friday’s win was a huge one for new coach Steve Addazio as the Eagles have matched their win total from last year already. They are running the ball well and playing physical football. Boston College may still not be ready to compete in the tough ACC, but they may not be a pushover either. Up Next: at USC, Saturday September 14.

11. North Carolina State (2-0, 0-0): The Wolfpack struggled to beat Richmond on Saturday as they turned the ball over four times and watched quarterback Pete Thomas struggle against the FCS Spiders. That’s not a good sign with Clemson on tap next. Up Next: vs. Clemson, Thursday September 19.

12. Wake Forest (1-1, 0-1): So much for Wake Forest being better this season with a veteran team. They got manhandled up front by Boston College and looked just as bad on offense where they continue to struggle to run the football. Up Next: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday September 14.

13. Pitt (0-1, 0-1): The Panthers got their “Welcome to the ACC” moment on Labor Day, but likely got their toughest game of the season out of the way early. We will find out more about Paul Chryst’s team in the next couple of weeks. Up Next: vs. New Mexico, Saturday September 14.

14. Syracuse (0-2, 0-0): The Orange has likely played the toughest two games of any ACC team as they opened up with two FBS teams in Penn State and Northwestern, but their defense looked awful Saturday against the Wildcats. They also benched quarterback Drew Allen against Northwestern as the senior has thrown six interceptions already. Up Next: vs. Wagner, Saturday September 14.