See the main coach ranking post for explanation of the ranking system.
- Dabo Swinney – Clemson
- Justin Fuente – Virginia Tech
- David Cutcliffe – Duke
- Bobby Petrino – Louisville
- Mark Richt – Miami
- Larry Fedora – UNC
- Dave Doeren – NC State
- Willie Taggart – FSU
- Pat Narduzzi – Pitt
- Paul Johnson – GT
- Bronco Mendenhall – UVA
- Dave Clawson – Wake Forest
- Dino Babers – Syracuse
- Steve Addazio – Boston College