ACC Power Rankings 2016: Clemson returns to the top

Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell (99) celebrate after sacking Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) at Doak Campbell Stadium in the first quarter of play. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell (99) celebrate after sacking Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) at Doak Campbell Stadium in the first quarter of play. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Andrew Brown (9) and Cavaliers linebacker Juwan Moye (95) defend in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive end Andrew Brown (9) and Cavaliers linebacker Juwan Moye (95) defend in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

After an embarrassing loss to Syracuse just weeks ago, the Hokies have come out the last two games and looked like an angry team who wants revenge over everyone just for stepping on the field with them.

Can the Hokies win the rest of their games and head to Orlando for their first conference title game since 2010? The schedule would say yes with games against Duke, Georgia Tech and Virginia left on the slate. As long as they play like they have the last eight quarters, it’s going to happen.

After being on top of the standings last week, the men from Kentucky take a step back thanks to being exposed for the second time in the last three games as a team who, quite frankly, can be beaten at any time when someone other than Lamar Jackson has to shine.

Yes, the Heisman frontrunner threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns, but his desire to make the play by himself when things break down and not try to include his teammates could come back and bite them before the season ends.