2025 Preseason ACC Predictions

A preseason prediction for all 17 ACC teams heading into the 2025 college football season.

Projected ACC Standings	Comments
12-0	Clemson looks like a complete team that could be 13-0 headed into the CFP
11-1	Expect Kevin Jennings to take a bit of a step back this year but the schedule almost assures a really strong season.
10-2	Color me a bit skeptical of Mario Cristobal and Miami but the schedule is there to be a CFP contender.
9-3	The Haynes and Haynes combo is not to be trifled with. Brent Key seems to have finally found a roster that can compete for an ACCCG berth.
9-3	Manny Diaz proved me wrong last year. With a good transfer QB and soft schedule, they will make noise this year.
8-4	Offense should be really good. Defense — who knows?
8-4	Dave Doeren is usually able to pull together a solid squad every year but will that defense hold up after all the transfers?
6-6	Too much talent to be as bad as last year. Will the new influx transfers this year work out for them? Hard to pick anything but middle of the road.
6-6	Solid additions through the portal but Brent Pry is still the head coach.
6-6	Pitt and Pat Narduzzi are trending toward becoming a perennial 6-6 team.
5-7	Bill Belichick is a football genius but he doesn’t block, tackle or run the ball.
5-7	They have a great RB and that’s pretty much it. However, that may be enough to win 5 games with that schedule.
4-8	Tough schedule and not enough talent. Not a great combination.
4-8	Fran Brown might get a reality check in year 2.
4-8	Soft schedule might help them out a lot but ultimately they have to show they have become a better team when they hit the field.
3-9	Cal football looks lost at the moment. At least they have the #Calgorithm.
3-9	Tough schedule. Transfer losses. Interim head coach and a new AD trying to make his mark. Looks like a bottom-out season for Stanford.