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Wake Forest Climbs to No. 7 After Virginia Win

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Wake Forest defeated Virginia 20-17 to reach bowl eligibility and rise to No. 7 in the ACC Power Rankings.
Wake Forest improves to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in ACC, marking the largest jump this week.
Miami remains atop the rankings, while Virginia falls to third.
Seven teams remain in contention for the ACC Championship as Wake Forest hosts North Carolina on November 15, signaling potential chaos due to multiple tied teams.

History

Historical Context

Florida State University dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2013, finishing the season undefeated at 13-0 and winning the BCS National Championship after defeating Duke 37-26 in the ACC Championship Game. This success marked Florida State's third national title and highlighted the competitive nature of the ACC, which has evolved significantly since its inception in 1953, with multiple teams vying for championships.

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Story summary

Wake Forest defeated Virginia 20-17 to reach bowl eligibility and rise to No. 7 in the ACC Power Rankings.
Wake Forest improves to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in ACC, marking the largest jump this week.
Miami remains atop the rankings, while Virginia falls to third.
Seven teams remain in contention for the ACC Championship as Wake Forest hosts North Carolina on November 15, signaling potential chaos due to multiple tied teams.

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