cards picked to finish third while Jackson is ACCplayer of the year
To no one’s surprise, the Louisville Cardinals were picked to finish third in the ACC Atlantic Division preseason poll. 167 media members participated. Florida State was the overwhelming favorite, with 121 votes. Clemson finished in second place, with 37. Miami is picked to win the Coastal division. Florida State and Clemson also led the picks for ACC Champions, with Louisville at third. Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson received the preseason pick to win ACC player of the Year. He received 113 votes, with Florida State Deondre Francois coming in second, with 23 votes. The two programs will meet in Tallahassee during Week eight, on October 21st.