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ACC Football: Coastal Division Power Rankings Week 1

By Brandon Griffin

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Andre Smith (10) and defensive end Tomon Fox (12) during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Andre Smith (10) and defensive end Tomon Fox (12) during the first quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) carries the ball against Villanova Wildcats defensive lineman Bryan White (90) and linebacker Jeff Steeb (58) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) carries the ball against Villanova Wildcats defensive lineman Bryan White (90) and linebacker Jeff Steeb (58) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

What did he do? Well he ran 17 times for 53 yards and a touchdown. He also caught three passes for another 16 yards and a touchdown. Not too shabby for a guy who some thought might never play again.

It was a good thing too as the rest of Panthers didn’t look all that stout as it took Pitt 19 minutes to score against an FCS team. Pitt will get a much stiffer test this week as they host the Nittany Lions of Penn State.

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Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0)

Last week: Won 28-7 against Villanova
Last rank: 3rd

James Conner returned to the game of football Saturday after sitting out last season with and injury and being diagnosed with cancer.

What did he do? Well he ran 17 times for 53 yards and a touchdown. He also caught three passes for another 16 yards and a touchdown. Not too shabby for a guy who some thought might never play again.

It was a good thing too as the rest of Panthers didn’t look all that stout as it took Pitt 19 minutes to score against an FCS team. Pitt will get a much stiffer test this week as they host the Nittany Lions of Penn State.

Next: Sting of the Jacket

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