ACC Post-Week 6 Power Rankings

Posted Oct 8, 2012
5. North Carolina (4-2, 1-1 ACC): North Carolina scored an impressive 48-34 win over Virginia Tech in Week 6, led by 261 rushing yards from running back Giovani Bernard and a defense that never allowed the Hokies’ ground attack to get on track. With a sound victory over Virginia Tech, North Carolina now sets its sights on claiming control of the division with a trip to Miami next week. (Athlon Sports)

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