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ACC Football: Top 5 teams that can win the conference in 2015

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) prior to the snap during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) prior to the snap during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Brandon Radcliff (23) and cornerback Andrew Johnson (15) carry the Governor
Nov 29, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Brandon Radcliff (23) and cornerback Andrew Johnson (15) carry the Governor /

In it’s first season without quarterback great Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville still showed off with a solid regular season performance, winning nine games while not even possessing a true No. 1 starter at the position.

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    • Starting the 2014 campaign just 2-1 after a tough loss at the hands of Virginia, the Cardinals rebounded nicely to reel off three straight wins before losing against the league’s top teams in two out of three contests — Clemson and Florida State.

    In his second stint with Louisville, and sixth season overall with the program, Bobby Petrino is hoping to put together the type of campaigns he had in 2004 and 2006 when he led the Cardinals to 11-1 and 12-1 records, respectively.

    The talent in there at quarterback, with Will Gardner returning from knee surgery and Reggie Bonnafon the projected starter, but the real question is whether the consistency will show up.

    The offense returns just five starters while the defense returns four from a unit that ranked sixth in the nation in total yards allowed last season.

    However, I think the Cardinals still have what it takes to contend once again.

    Next: 4. N.C. State Wolfpack

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