The ACC looks as if it will once again come down to Clemson and Florida State, and if recent history is any indication it will impact the national landscape.
Only the Big Ten has had a better 1-2 punch at the top of its conference than the ACC the last three seasons, as the Seminoles and Tigers have combined for 72 wins. Both are expected to be in the preseason top five in 2016 and rightfully so. Few programs return more starters than Florida State. No other program returns Clemson’s Deshaun Watson (plus maybe the best stable of offensive weapons nationally).