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2016 ACC predictions: Clemson, North Carolina favored in respective divisions

Anticipation for the 2016 season is growing with less than two weeks to go before kickoff. You've no doubt already started thinking about which teams will meet in Charlotte for the ACC championship, and which players will stand out from the crowd. ACC reporters Andrea Adelson, David Hale, Matt Fortuna and Jared Shanker offered their 2016 predictions for each of those items and more below:

Coach of the Year

Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh: In 2015, Narduzzi led Pitt to its best season in five years. With another year in the system and 16 starters back, it stands to reason the Panthers will be even better and in contention to win the Coastal Division.