The reality is we have squeaked by and, based on record, GaTech is our best win. Combine that with the fact that we haven't been relevant in a while and people are skeptical. I say the same things about teams like Wisconsin all the time.
If you look at those FSU and Clemson seasons, they both included wins over a top 5 team. If we beat Vtech and Notre Dame we will get all of the respect we are due. If we don't, we will be who everyone thinks we are: a good but not great team that still has some lingering depth issues to solve before we compete with the big boys.