After a slow week, the action picked up, and the conference layout became clearer. The Coastal Division is down to a two team race, with Georgia Tech and Miami being eliminated from contention over the weekend. The Atlantic Division is now clinched, as Clemson defeated Wake Forest late in Death Valley. While the divisional races became clearer, no new teams reached bowl eligibility, as Wake Forest and Miami both lost over the weekend.   #7 Clemson (9-1, 6-1 ACC; Last Week 1) – It went down to the wire, but Clemson clinched its Atlantic Division title against Wake Forest with a field goal as time expired.  While the Tigers were unimpressive in the win, they have shown that they can never be counted out of games, after overcoming their third double digit deficit of the season. (11/19 @ N.C. State) #8 Virginia Tech (9-1, 5-1 ACC; LW 2) – The Hokies could have folded under the lights at Georgia Tech, but they answered the call in a convincing fashion. The remaining schedule isn’t a cakewalk, but all signs point to Virginia Tech making it to the ACC for a rematch with Clemson that will decide who will represent the conference in the Orange Bowl. (11/17 vs. North Carolina) #25 Florida State (7-3, 5-2 ACC; LW 4) – This season, Florida State fans will look back and wonder what could have been. After dropping to 2-3 on October 8, the Seminoles have rattled off five straight wins, including this weekend’s victory over in-state rival Miami. (11/19 vs. Virginia) Virginia (7-3, 4-2 ACC; LW 5) – The Cavaliers had their doubters, but they’re now winning games that they’re supposed to win. Virginia bounced back quickly after its loss to N.C. State, putting itself in position to steal the Coastal crown from Virginia Tech. If the Hoos can finish the season with wins over Florida State and Virginia Tech, a Dec. 3 date with Clemson will be on tap. (11/19 @ #25 Florida State) Georgia Tech (7-3, 4-3 ACC; LW 3) – Since starting the season 6-0, the Yellow Jackets have been in a tailspin, losing three out of their next four games. Surprisingly, their only win came against ACC leader Clemson. While Georgia Tech is still a pleasant surprise, fans have to be disappointed with how Tech has played down the stretch. Wake Forest (5-5, 4-3 ACC; LW 8) – For the third straight week, Wake Forest fell short in its bid for bowl eligibility, this time losing a heartbreaker to Clemson. Despite the recent losing streak, the Demon Deacons are a far cry from the team that went 3-9 last season. (11/19 vs. Maryland) Miami (5-5, 3-4 ACC; LW 6) – The Hurricanes put up a fight against Florida State but were unable to claim bragging rights to the in-state rivalry. A bowl birth this postseason would be welcome news to Miami, who faces the likelihood of a postseason ban as a consequence for its recruiting scandal. (11/19 @ South Florida) North Carolina (6-4, 2-4 ACC; LW 9) – The Tar Heels had a bye week to rest and recover from last weekend’s debacle in Raleigh. The off week came at just the right time for Bryn Renner, who expects to be under center this week after being knocked out against N.C. State. (11/17 @ #8 Virginia Tech) Boston College (3-7, 2-5 ACC; LW 11) – With postseason play no longer a possibility, the Eagles have turned to playing spoiler for the rest of the ACC. A win over N.C. State restored some pride in Chestnut Hill and makes the Wolfpack’s quest for a bowl birth an uphill battle. (11/19 @ Notre Dame) Duke (3-7, 1-5 ACC; LW 10) – The Blue Devils continue to struggle to put together four quarters of football.  After being tied with Virginia at halftime, Duke was outscored 17-7 in the second half, en route to its fifth straight loss. (11/19 vs. Georgia Tech) N.C. State (5-5, 2-4 ACC; LW 7) – The outlook couldn’t have been brighter for the Wolfpack a week ago, and now, it couldn’t be bleaker. State blew a chance to come within one win of the postseason, but the loss to Boston College means that they will have to win out to be playing come December. (11/19 vs. #7 Clemson) Maryland (2-8, 1-5 ACC; LW 12) – Another week, another loss for Maryland. To add insult to injury, or injury to insult, quarterback Danny O’Brien is now out for the rest of the season after breaking his arm against Notre Dame. (11/19 @ Wake Forest)