ACC Football: Week 9 Matchups and Power Rankings

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) enters Week 9 of the 2026 season with several high-stakes matchups. The No. 1 ranked Miami Hurricanes, currently 7-0, are scheduled to face the North Carolina Tar Heels on October 31. North Carolina enters the game at 4-3 under head coach Bill Belichick, seeking to break a losing streak against Miami.

In Winston-Salem, the No. 14 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-1) host the Virginia Cavaliers (4-4). Wake Forest enters the matchup following a bye week, while Virginia seeks its first road win of the season.

Additionally, the Duke Blue Devils are set to face the Boston College Eagles on October 31. Duke currently holds a 5-2 record, while Boston College sits at 4-3.

In the latest ACC Power Rankings, Miami maintains its unanimous No. 1 position. Wake Forest remains at No. 2 following a unanimous vote, and SMU holds the No. 3 spot. Significant movement in the rankings was noted for Duke, which rose four spots, and North Carolina, which dropped three.