Where Louisville Basketball falls in the ACC power rankings before huge stretch

As the 2026 season unwinds the ACC is still unpredictable.
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No. 7: SMU Mustangs

SMU finally got what they needed last week: a win over a ranked conference opponent. SMU shot the lights out and took down Louisville at home, scoring 95 points to Louisville's 85. If the Mustangs can keep up this type of offensive firepower, they will be a force to be reckoned with come March.

No. 6: North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina has not been the same without Caleb Wilson, and that was none more apparent than when NC State destroyed their rival by 24 points last week. Hopefully, Wilson will come back soon, and Carolina can get back to the highs they have had throughout this season.

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