Athlon: ACC Power Rankings Week 1 |
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Andre Ellington 2. Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina – A knee injury ended Bernard’s day a little early, but he scored three times and recorded 203 yards of total offense. 3.
DeAndre Hopkins 2. Clemson (1-0, 0-0 ACC) Preseason Rank: 2 Week 1 Result: Beat Auburn 26-19 The Tigers had the most impressive victory among ACC teams in Week 1. Behind 266 total yards and one passing touchdown from quarterback Tajh Boyd, Clemson knocked off Auburn 26-19. The victory was huge for Clemson, but also the ACC as it looks to earn national respect. With star receiver
Sammy Watkins This week: Ball State
Post-Week 1 Offensive Player of the Year Standings
Andre Ellington
RS Sr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 195
Moncks Corner, SC
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, RB, Clemson – With a revamped offensive line, no one knew what to expect out of Clemson’s ground game in the opener. However, Ellington rushed for 228 yards on 25 attempts to lead the Tigers to a victory over Auburn.
DeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC
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, WR, Clemson – Hopkins,
Tajh Boyd
Tajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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or Logan Thomas are all worthy of this spot. Hopkins shined in Clemson’s victory over Auburn, catching 13 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown. 
Sammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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suspended, DeAndre Hopkins emerged as the No. 1 target, catching 13 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown. Running back Andre Ellington was stellar, gashing Auburn for 231 yards on 26 attempts. The offensive line needs to work on pass protection but upcoming games against Furman and Ball State should allow the front five to jell before playing Florida State on Sept. 22.
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