WEEK 6 ACC WRAP UP

                                       WEEK 6 ACC WRAP UP
By Ralph Garcia & William Queen for Football Reporters Online
 
GEORGIA TECH – 49 FLORIDA STATE – 44
Coming into this game, Florida State looked to redeem its unpromising 2-3 record and turn their season around. Though they did put up a fight, the Seminoles still fell short of the W. Georgia Tech did what they do vs. every other team; run it down their throat. The Yellow Jackets stomped Florida State by going for 401 yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Luckily, the Seminoles managed to match the scoring. But then, the second half started. Sometimes, a team just goes flat after halftime and that’s exactly what happened here. They were up 28-21 at the half and then only managed 9 points the rest of the game. This game was just another blow to the new Florida State reputation. Head coach Bobby Bowden is getting older, bringing questions to their coaching staff, and with an overall record of 2-4, the Seminoles can’t afford to fall much further.
 
WAKE FOREST – 42 MARYLAND – 32
This is another key ACC match-up, which resulted in a Wake Forest hammering. Improving their record to 4-2, the Demon Deacons have quietly moved their way into the ACC title race. Quarterback Riley Skinner had another dominating game, throwing for 350 yards and 4 touchdowns. If I were a Wake Forest game, one thing that I would look out for is finishing the game. Maryland outscored them 15-0 in the fourth quarter. Though it was widely overlooked, another ACC team such as Virginia Tech or Miami may have made a fool of the Deacons if they don’t play 60 minutes. On a different note, Maryland, a team I had very high hopes for, hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. I looked for the Terps to be one of the top contenders in the ACC Atlantic, but so far, they’ve only managed a 2-4 record.
 
DUKE – 49 NC STATE – 28
 
VIRGINIA TECH – 48 BOSTON COLLEGE – 14
The Hokies simply outmatched Boston College in this one. Producing more turnovers, total yards, and a better 3rd down conversion rate, Boston College was simply outmatched. 
 
MIAMI – 48 FLORIDA A&M – 16
Without doubt the easiest game for the Hurricanes this season, they didn’t disappoint, improving to 4-1 on the week. With Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech in the same side of the ACC as them, Miami cannot let its guard down.
 
NORTH CAROLINA – 42 GEORGIA SOUTHERN – 12
Causing six turnovers, the Tarheels flew through this one with an easy win. Though they were outscored by an odd 5-0 in the second half, it didn’t matter much; they were up 42-7 at the half.
 
VIRGINIA – 47 INDIANA – 7
Virginia continues to be consistently inconsistent, thrashing Indiana by a grand total of 40 points. Though, this is probably the most impressive win thus far for the Cavaliers.