The firing was cited as being due to the investigations by the NCAA into academic fraud, impermissible benefits, and talking to agents in the 2010 season. The next day on the 28th, Everett Withers, the defensive coordinator of the past 3 years, was named as the interim head coach. NOTE: Stats shown are before the beginning of the season ACC vs. BCS opponents The Atlantic Coast Conference had a losing season vs. BCS opponents in 2011 with a record of 8 wins and 13 losses. In rivalry games vs. BCS opponents the ACC went 1-4 with the only win coming from the Florida State Seminoles over the Florida Gators. The ACC also had three teams play Notre Dame in 2011 and recorded a 0-3 record against the Fighting Irish. NOTE:. Games with a * next to the home team represent a neutral site game Rankings Bowl Games Postseason All-conference teams First Team Offense Defense Second Team Offense Defense ACC Individual Awards ACC Player of the Year RB David Wilson- Virginia Tech Offensive Player of the Year RB David Wilson- Virginia Tech Defensive Player of the Year LB Luke Kuechly- Boston College Rookie of the Year WR Sammy Watkins- Clemson Offensive Rookie of the Year WR Sammy Watkins- Clemson Defensive Rookie of the Year CB Merrill Noel- Wake Forest Coach of the Year Mike London- Virginia Brian Piccolo Award RB Giovani Bernard- North Carolina Jim Tatum Award WR Danny Coale- Virginia Tech National Awards Butkus Award LB Luke Kuechly- Boston College John Mackey Award TE Dwayne Allen- Clemson Lombardi Award LB Luke Kuechly- Boston College Jack Tatum Award CB David Amerson- NC State References