Ranking ACC Bowl Game Performances For 2016 Postseason
By Jason Parker
![Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/1af117e4c87d26d32b93b26d025f43ce572b6cc5acd5037f074ad5ecc79bf1d2.jpg)
No. 8 – Quick Lane Bowl (Boston College 36 Maryland 30)
It’s a good win for the Eagles, who I’m pretty sure didn’t score that many points over long stretches of the 2016 season. It was also nice to remind the Terrapins of what they are missing since leaving the ACC.
No. 7 – TaxSlayer Bowl (Georgia Tech 33 Kentucky 18)
This win was one that the Yellow Jackets can build off of, getting another W over a team from the SEC East – okay, that’s not exactly a challenge of late, but Paul Johnson will take anything to help build confidence and momentum entering 2017.
No. 6 – Independence Bowl (N.C. State 41 Vanderbilt 17)
The Wolfpack were in control of this one from the opening kickoff and didn’t let up, continuing their hot play from the finale against North Carolina. It’s also a good thing anytime you can beat up on someone from the SEC, just like Georgia Tech.
No. 5 – Military Bowl (Wake Forest 34 Temple 26)
After finishing the regular season 1-5 to be at .500 entering their bowl game, there were not many people who thought that the Deacs could do it against a ranked conference champ. Let me be the first to say I was wrong.