The race for an Atlantic Coast Convention title within the 2024 season, and a possible top-four seed within the expanded 12-team School Soccer Playoff (“CFP”), seems extensive open at this juncture.
Nonetheless, one factor is pretty sure: Florida State, which gained the ACC championship final 12 months and was the preseason favourite to repeat in 2024, is all however toast.
The Seminoles fell to 0-3 after dropping to Memphis at dwelling. After going undefeated within the 2023 common season however getting shut out of the four-team CFP, Florida State seemed to dominate the ACC once more in 2024 and safe a CFP spot.
At this juncture, Florida State will want some assist to seize the 2024 ACC crown. The Seminoles are already 0-2 in convention video games.
No. 10 Miami, in the meantime, moved to 3-0 after crushing Ball State at dwelling. It is nonetheless early, however the Hurricanes certain look like the squad to beat within the ACC race.
No. 24 Boston School, taking part in at No. 6 Missouri out of the Southeastern Convention on Saturday, held an early lead towards the Tigers however finally misplaced by six factors in a hard-fought battle.
Arguably essentially the most thrilling encounter in Week 3 that concerned an ACC staff centered on Pittsburgh internet hosting West Virginia within the “Yard Brawl.” The Mountaineers held a 10-point edge late within the fourth quarter, however the Panthers rallied for 2 touchdowns within the last three minutes to prevail, 38-34, catapulting Pitt to 3-0 this season. It is value noting that the Panthers went 3-9 in 2023, so Pittsburgh is off to a powerful begin this time period.
Waiting for Week 4, there are some key matchups to watch within the ACC. N.C. State heads to No. 22 Clemson in a sport the place each squads have already got one loss, and every was forecast to complete within the high 4 of the ACC standings.
Georgia Tech, which cruised in Atlanta over VMI on Saturday, will journey to No. 19 Louisville within the league opener for the Cardinals. The Yellow Jackets and Louisville each look to make noise within the ACC in 2024.
Miami has but to play an ACC sport. This Saturday, the Hurricanes will wrap up their non-conference docket by competing at in-state rival South Florida, which is coming off a 49-24 domination at Southern Miss. Miami will wish to head into ACC competitors unblemished.
Syracuse, in a Friday-night showdown, will host new ACC member Stanford on the JMA Wi-fi Dome. The Orange search to proceed their sizzling begin, buoyed by the wonderful play of senior quarterback Kyle McCord.
Two ACC faculties will go toe-to-toe with Massive Ten Convention foes in Week 4. Rutgers (2-0) is at Virginia Tech, whereas Michigan State (3-0) goes to Boston School.
Final however not least, new ACC member California (3-0) will journey to Tallahassee, Fla., to sq. off with winless Florida State. Not many of us would have figured the Bears to be the undefeated group on this convention collision.
