Clemson in Top 5 of ESPN's CFB Power Rankings

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ESPN has released its College Football Power Rankings for Week 8 and Clemson is ranked #5 overall with 277 points.

This is a two-spot slide from last's week ESPN power rankings of #3.

"Quietly, Clemson is just strolling along through the ACC," ESPN stated. "Thanks to Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson
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Here is a breakdown of how the thirteen ESPN analysts voted for Clemson:

Kevin Carter - Clemson #5

Butch Davis - Clemson #5

Heather Dinich - Clemson #4

Brad Edwards - Clemson #6

Chris Fallica - Clemson #6

Rod Gilmore - Clemson #7

Travis Haney - Clemson #2

Danny Kanell - Clemson #3

Chris Low - Clemson #5

Ivan Maisel - Clemson #7

Ryan McGee - Clemson #3

Adam Rittenberg - Clemson #3

Mark Schlabach - Clemson #5

The Top 10 power rankings included Baylor, Ohio State, Utah, LSU, Clemson, TCU, Alabama, Michigan State, Florida State and Stanford.

First, relax..deep breath..it will work itself out. Exhale.... My top 4. 1-Baylor 2-Ohio St 3-Bama 4-LSU Next 2 Clemson TCU @CollegeGameDay

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 18, 2015

Next 4: 5. Clemson 6. TCU (2 toughest to leave out of top 4) 7. Alabama 8. Stanford

— Rece Davis (@ESPN_ReceDavis) October 18, 2015

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