Week 6 Results & Livescores — ACC & National Highlights
Here’s how some of the biggest games involving ACC teams (or against ACC-aligned programs) unfolded on Saturday, October 4, 2025:
Matchup Final Score Notes / Highlights
Miami (No. 3) vs. Florida State (No. 18) Miami 28, FSU 22 A tough road win for Miami in the rivalry game.
Clemson vs North Carolina Clemson 38, North Carolina 10 Clemson dominated on both sides.
Pittsburgh vs Boston College Pittsburgh 48, BC 7 Blowout led by Panthers.
Virginia vs Louisville Virginia 30, Louisville 27 (OT) Virginia pulls off upset in overtime.
NC State vs Campbell NC State 56, Campbell 10 ACC vs FCS game; expected result.
Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Wake Forest 30, Virginia Tech 23 Wake holds on in tight road win.
SMU vs Syracuse SMU 31, Syracuse 18 Non-traditional cross-conference matchup.
These scores reflect ACC’s midseason dynamics — some surprises, some predictable outcomes, and a few tight contests.
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National Big Games & Upsets That Impacted Polls
Week 6 also featured major upsets and high-profile matchups that reshaped the national picture:
Ohio State handled Minnesota decisively.
Florida upset No. 9 Texas (29–21), a result that shook the rankings.
Alabama beat No. 16 Vanderbilt 30–14, reinforcing their resurgence.
UCLA pulled one of the biggest upsets of the week, defeating No. 7 Penn State 42–37.
Cincinnati knocked off No. 14 Iowa State 38–30.
These games (especially the upsets) played a significant role in the AP Poll shakeup for Week 6.
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AP Top 25 — Week 6 Poll Changes & Standings
After the Week 6 slate, the AP Top 25 poll saw notable movement — some teams rose, others fell — largely influenced by unexpected losses and strong performances.
Updated Top 10 (AP Poll)
Here’s how the Top 10 looked entering Week 6, per AP:
1. Ohio State (46 first-place votes) – 1626 pts
2. Oregon – 1589 pts
3. Miami (Fla.) – 1529 pts
4. Ole Miss – 1354 pts
5. Oklahoma – 1313 pts
6. Texas A&M – 1308 pts
7. Penn State – 1179 pts (slid after upset loss)
8. Indiana – 1156 pts
9. Texas – 1071 pts (drop likely after loss to Florida)
10. Alabama – 1057 pts (climbed after strong showing)
Notable Movements Further Down
Virginia joined the poll at No. 24, after upsetting Louisville in OT.
Florida State dropped after their loss, now sitting at No. 18.
Others receiving votes: South Florida, Utah, Mississippi State, Memphis, Louisville, USC, etc.
The poll adjustments reflect how volatile college football rankings can be when upsets occur.
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ACC Context: Standings & What This Means
Although ACC standings tend to lag behind power conferences in national coverage, here’s what Week 6 meant for ACC teams:
Miami’s win over FSU cements their lead in the ACC’s Atlantic division and strengthens their conference title candidacy.
Virginia’s OT win over Louisville injects more competition in the ACC’s Coastal side.
Clemson’s win over UNC helps them stay afloat despite earlier struggles.
Wake Forest beating Virginia Tech gives them momentum in the middle of the ACC.
According to ACC standings postings: Florida State is still showing a 3–1 record in conference (as of this snapshot) but will need to rebound.
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Storylines to Watch Going Forward
Miami’s title march: With wins over FSU and consistency in ACC play, the Hurricanes are positioning themselves not just for a conference crown but for a national run.
Ripple effects of upsets: Losses by Penn State, Texas, Iowa State, and Vanderbilt will continue to shift playoff projections and poll narratives.
Virginia’s rise: Their entrance into the poll adds intrigue to ACC matchups, particularly in divisional play.
Alabama’s reemergence: Their climb into the Top 10 after beating Vanderbilt positions them as dark horse contenders.
Florida’s upset of Texas: A pivotal moment for their season and a warning to ranked teams — no game is safe.
