 In 2010, the Demon Deacons had another year of struggles, finishing 3–9, 1–7 in ACC play.This was followed by a 2011 season in which the Demon Deacons finished 6–7 and 5–3 in ACC play to finish in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division.They were invited to the Music City Bowl where they were defeated by Mississippi State by a score of 23–17.