2009 ACC Conference College Football Predictions

Virginia Tech: The Hokies can be a championship contender if they can find a passing game. That’s easier said than done as Taylor has to take that leap and become more consistent as a thrower. Senior Matt Waldron has to take control of the kicking job. The defense has virtually no weaknesses. 2009 Virginia Tech College Football Predictions

Florida State: Bobby Bowden returns for his 34th year amid more controversy, but he should have another strong team in a weak ACC Atlantic Division. They face teams like BYU, South Florida and Boston College early on, so they will be tested early. The key will be the performance of Ponder, who showed flashes of brilliance last year. 2009 Florida State College Football Predictions

North Carolina State: Tom O’Brien has averaged winning 7.6 games over his 10 seasons at Boston College, so he knows how to get it done. With Wilson only getting better as he matures, the Wolfpack could surprise some people. But questions at running back, receiver and shaky secondary could be their undoing. 2009 North Carolina State College Football Predictions

Clemson: Head coach Tommy Bowden was let go last season because the players couldn’t get the job done. Last season, Harper was the main culprit. This season, they can improve that position if Korn can live up to his reputation after being named Player of the Year in South Carolina as a junior and senior. 2009 Clemson College Football Predictions

Georgia Tech: On offense, they’ll go as far as their offensive line takes them. Morgan will get double-teamed this year, so they’ll need somebody on other side to step up. The linebackers will have to carry the defense, but with Johnson at the helm, it’s hard to deny Tech have a chance to win the ACC. 2009 Georgia Tech College Football Predictions

North Carolina: Butch Davis brought the Tar Heels back to a bowl game for the first time in four years. Now the goal will be to win one after they lost to West Virginia in the Meineke Bowl. They’ll need a healthy Yates to lead a team that lost three talented receivers and will have to spread the ball out to the running backs and tight ends. 2009 North Carolina College Football Predictions

Wake Forest: As long as Jim Grobe is coaching, the Deacs will be competitive. Skinner is due to take another step forward this season and the offensive line should be sturdy. They only averaged 21ppg last year and will need more points considering the defense is very raw this season. 2009 Wake Forest College Football Predictions

Miami-Florida: Shannon is trying to get the Canes back to the days of them being contenders, but it’s not going to happen overnight. Miami opens against Florida State on the road, then hosts Georgia Tech, plays at Virginia Tech and hosts Oklahoma. Unreal opening schedule. To get the next level, they need good players to become great. It starts at quarterback and ends on defense, where they need playmakers. 2009 Miami-Florida College Football Predictions

Virginia: Could be a rough year for Groh and company. A lot depends on the quarterback situation with Sewell and Hall. They appear to be perfect fits for the spread offense. The running game has to improve though and the inexperience at receiver is a concern. The defense will need at least decent production from the linebackers. 2009 Virginia College Football Predictions

Maryland: The “Fridge” now almost 100 pounds lighter, will have his work cut out this season to try and get this team past a minor bowl. The offensive and defensive lines are the biggest question marks and without production from those positions, you really can’t go too far. 2009 Maryland College Football Predictions

Boston College: What a tough situation for the 61-year old Spaziani. He hired two new coordinators in Bill McGovern (defense) and veteran Gary Tranquill (offense). They’ll need to control the clock and possess the football, because they don’t want to make it an aerial game this year. 2009 Boston College Football Predictions

Duke: The lack of proven playmakers on both sides of the ball will prevent them from making a bowl game this year. But Duke is on the right track with Cutcliffe at the helm. Lewis will make them competitive and they have some good players on defense. Just not enough to compete with the rest of the Coastal Division. 2009 Duke College Football Predictions

2009 Odds to Win ACC Conference
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Virginia Tech  +255
Florida State  +325
North Carolina State  +450
Clemson  +600
Georgia Tech  +800
North Carolina  +800
Wake Forest  +900
Miami  +1100
Virginia  +5000
Maryland  +5000
Boston College  +7500
Duke  +9000

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