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Syracuse will start quarterback Malachi Nelson against Virginia on Saturday after Amari Odom was listed as doubtful and Steve Angeli was ruled out. Nelson, a former No. 1 recruit, will make his seventh collegiate start. The move follows a week of injury concerns for the Orange's top two quarterbacks, leaving Nelson as the primary option for a critical ACC contest.
Virginia Tech lost to Pitt 35-33 on October 2, 2026, despite dominating the first half and leading 14-0 early. The game ended with a missed field goal by Virginia Tech, which many observers believed should have been good. Pitt's Pat Narduzzi criticized ranking voters for ignoring the win, while Virginia Tech fans debated officiating and strategic errors.
Florida State football will face Virginia on Saturday without defensive lineman Darryll Desir, who is among 10 players ruled out. The Seminoles (2-2) are slight underdogs against the Cavaliers (3-1), who boast a top-tier defense. Weather forecasts predict rain, adding complexity to a game viewed as critical for head coach Mike Norvell's future.
Virginia Tech football defeated Boston College 21-14 in a rain-soaked, high-wind ACC opener, securing a 4-0 start under first-year coach James Franklin. Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored a 76-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory after Boston College had taken a 14-6 lead. The Hokies' best start since 2017 has sparked debate over their ranking, with some arguing they lack quality wins despite the perfect record.
Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 21-14 in a rain-soaked ACC opener, securing a 4-0 start. Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored a 76-yard touchdown with under five minutes left to seal the victory after Boston College had taken a 14-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The Hokies overcame a scoreless first half and adverse weather to improve their record, while Boston College fell to 2-2.
Clemson defeated North Carolina 28-20 on September 19, 2026, overcoming a 17-3 halftime deficit and a nearly 2.5-hour weather delay. UNC led early but failed to convert a critical fourth-down play after the delay, allowing Clemson to score two touchdowns in the final five minutes. Bill Belichick declined to comment on the recent conclusion of an internal investigation into his program.
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced its 2027 football schedules on September 16, 2026, marking a near-full implementation of its new nine-game conference model. The University of Miami Canes will play four home and five road ACC games, including matchups against California, Georgia Tech, Louisville, and Virginia at home, and Duke, Florida State, NC State, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech away. The conference confirmed that 16 of its 17 member schools will play nine league games, with one team playing eight. Additionally, the Miami Herald reported on the NFL debuts of several UM draft picks, noting mixed results for players like Francis Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2027 football conference opponents on September 16, 2026. Virginia will play nine league games, hosting Louisville, SMU, Pitt, and Virginia Tech, while traveling to Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, and Stanford. North Carolina also faces nine conference opponents, marking its first season under this expanded model. The ACC confirmed a phased scheduling structure where 16 teams play nine league games and one team plays eight, ensuring all programs face at least 10 Power Four opponents annually. Full game dates will be released in late January 2027.
Clemson defeated Georgia Southern 22-7 on Saturday despite a nearly two-hour lightning delay that pushed the kickoff past 9:30 p.m. ET, marking the latest home start in program history. Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds played the majority of the game, finishing with 216 total yards but no touchdowns and one fumble. Coach Dabo Swinney praised the crowd's loyalty during the weather disruption and hinted that Reynolds is emerging as the primary starter, though he has not officially named him yet. Clemson now prepares for a critical ACC opener against undefeated North Carolina.
North Carolina was picked 15th in the ACC preseason media poll, with Miami named the conference favorite; the Tar Heels enter the second year of the so-called Bill Belichick era after a 4-8 season, facing a low returning-production rate, QB competition, and a tough schedule that opens in Ireland against TCU, ahead of the 2026 ACC Championship in Charlotte.
UNC coach Bill Belichick says the Tar Heels’ culture is a lot different in his second season, citing spring and summer work, a largely rebuilt roster after last year’s 4-8 record, and a revamped staff led by Bobby Petrino as the team pushes toward accountability and a higher standard ahead of ACC play.
The article provides the Week 4 college football schedule for the Atlantic Coast Conference, including game results and final scores for various matchups, but does not specify TV networks or game times.
The ACC has revealed additional Thursday and Friday games for its 2024 football schedule, following the earlier release of its Week 1 slate. The schedule includes games spanning the Labor Day Weekend, with three new members joining the conference. Notable matchups include Clemson vs. Georgia and Miami vs. Florida in nonconference games, with kickoff times and television channels to be announced later. The conference will continue to disclose game information as it becomes available.
The ACC provided a preview of its 2024 football schedule with the release of Week 1 matchups, featuring new members California, Stanford, and SMU. The schedule includes a Labor Day Weekend slate of games, culminating in a clash between reigning ACC champion Florida State and Boston College. The full schedule release is set for Wednesday, with kickoff times and television channels yet to be announced.
The ACC announced the Week 1 schedule for the 2024 football season, featuring all 17 ACC programs playing over Labor Day weekend, with Boston College at Florida State as the highlight on Monday night. The schedule includes a Week 0 season opener in Ireland and a full slate of games from August 29 to September 2. The ACC's new schedule model for the 2024-2030 seasons will feature 17 schools with no divisions and an increased number of annual conference matchups, culminating in the ACC Football Championship Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.