2017 saw the ACC again place a participant in the Playoff (every year of the Playoff so far). The fall of Florida State led to Jimbo Fisher's departure and Willie Taggart getting his dream job at FSU. Clemson received a gift when its entire defensive front 4 returned, one of the great fronts of the last decade. Miami had a resurgent 2017 and looks to continue under Mark Richt. Lots of parity throughout.
Atlantic
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Clemson | 12-0 (8-0) | 10.15 (6.5) | 5.10 |
| 2. FSU | 9-3 (6-2) | 9.33 (6.08) | 4.91 |
| 3. Louisville | 7-5 (4-4) | 6.45 (3.7) | 4.03 |
| 4. Boston College | 8-4 (4-4) | 6.55 (3.4) | 4.08 |
| 5. NC State | 8-4 (4-4) | 6.46 (3.4) | 3.97 |
| 6. Wake Forest | 7-5 (3-5) | 6.36 (3.31) | 4.06 |
| 7. Syracuse | 6-6 (3-5) | 5.3 (2.83) | 3.69 |
Coastal
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Miami | 8-4 (5-3) | 7.95 (4.82) | 4.37 |
| 2. Duke | 8-4 (5-3) | 6.9 (4.1) | 4.22 |
| 3. Virginia Tech | 8-4 (4-4) | 6.94 (3.89) | 4.09 |
| 4. UNC | 6-6 (4-4) | 5.98 (3.63) | 3.77 |
| 5. Georgia Tech | 6-6 (3-5) | 5.97 (3.5) | 3.94 |
| 6. Pittsburgh | 4-8 (2-6) | 5.49 (3.84) | 3.85 |
| 7. Virginia | 5-7 (1-7) | 5.95 (3.00) | 3.58 |
Clemson over Miami again in the championship rematch, making the playoff undefeated. FSU likely to the Orange Bowl at 9-3, finishing top 15. Miami, Duke, VT, NC State, and BC compete for top-25 honors. 12 bowl teams.