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The ACC is not known as a football powerhouse, and that stereotype proved true in 2010. Teams had a hard time competing against out of conference opponents, but that may be different in 2011. There were several major shakeups in the conference that could change the outlook for 2011.

The Florida State Seminoles are the most highly favored team in the ACC in odds to win the college football national title, with a line of +1,200. Head coach Jimbo Fisher did a great job in his first season and it should continue this year. Quarterback Christian Ponder is gone, but the majority of the team will be returning.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 108
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 6

The North Carolina Tar Heels were the embodiment of inconsistency in 2009. The offense was pitiful while the defense was outstanding, and the team had multiple winning and losing streaks. Head Coach Butch Davis needs to win now, considering most of his defensive stars will be playing their final season in Chapel Hill.