UNC has been ranked in the top 10 as follows:
- This year opened at #10
- Last year, hit a high of #5
- At some point during the following seasons: 2015, 1997, 1996, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1958, 1949, 1948, 1947, 1946, 1939. The last time UNC finished a year in the top 10 was 1997 (Mack's last year before heading off to Texas). UNC finished the year 11-1, but FSU went undefeated in the ACC and was ACC Champ.
NC State has never finished a season in the top 10. The Pack achieved a top 10 ranking at some point dying the following seasons:
- 2002 (#10), 1974 (#8), 1967 (#3)
Duke was a football power in the 1930s through the 1950s until 1962. During that time, Duke received a top 10 ranking in 14 different seasons. Since 1962, Duke football has never been ranked higher than 16 and has been ranked at all in only 6 of the last 58 seasons.