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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.

After a dismal start to the season, the 13th ranked Virginia Tech Hokies have won 11 games in a row to reach the Orange Bowl for the third time in four years. Their opponent this year, the 4th ranked Stanford Cardinal, finished 11-1 with their only defeat coming against the unbeaten Oregon Ducks. The Hokies are a 3.5 point underdog in the college football lines.

The Virginia Tech Hokies struggled early on but emerged as ACC champions because of the conference player of the year Tyrod Taylor. The quarterback was dangerous with both his arm and legs, combining for over 3,150 yards, 28 touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Atlantic Coast Conference championship game features two teams that have rebounded well from two game losing streaks. After dropping their first two games of the season, including one to an FCS program, the Virginia Tech Hokies have won 10 in a row and are now ranked 15th. The Florida State Seminoles are in the midst of a three game winning streak and are currently ranked 21st. The college football betting lines have the Hokies as a four point favorite.

After a slow start, the Virginia Tech Hokies have won eight games in a row and sit 16th in the rankings. They have a chance at clinching the ACC Coastal division with a win this weekend over the 24th ranked Miami Hurricanes. The Hokies last game was a 26-10 win over North Carolina, and Miami beat up on Georgia Tech last weekend, 35-10. The Hokies are a two point favorite in the college football spreads.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 50
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 12

A high powered offense and a suspect defense. That doesn’t sound like the Virginia Tech Hokies of the past, but it will likely be a good description for the 2010 version. After having lost multiple game changing defensive players, the Hokies will rely on their balanced, intimidating scoring attack.