ACC power rankings: Week 5

Posted Sep 28, 2009
7. North Carolina (3-1, 0-1, LW No. 4): Georgia Tech exposed the Tar Heels for what they aren’t -- a Top 25 team. The defense, which had drawn so much praise in three nonconference games, couldn’t get off the field for 42 minutes against Georgia Tech. The offense couldn’t sustain a drive. Not a good combination for a team trying to contend for the Coastal Division, as they start a step behind. (ESPN.com)

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