AARON BEARD
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs with the ball while Florida State defensive back Sidney Williams (23), linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) and defensive end Jermaine Johnson II, rear, look to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Miami, UNC meet as struggling ACC division favorites

By Aaron Beard Oct. 14, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
North Carolina and Miami started the season as the favorites in their Atlantic

Georgia Tech wide receiver Adonicas Sanders (12) starts to celebrate after he caught a pass for what proved to be the winning touchdown against Duke cornerback Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Sanders' late TD catch helps Georgia Tech beat Duke 31-27

By Aaron Beard Oct. 09, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Adonicas Sanders caught a 36-yard touchdown throw from Jeff

Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 19 Demon Deacons thrive by avoiding turnovers, miscues

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2021 10:56 AM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Justice Ellison knows the deal. Every time he gets a

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs out of the pocket against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Duke, Georgia Tech meet trying to move forward after losses

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke and Georgia Tech both had momentum after wins by

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tar Heels look to stay hot at home against 1-win Seminoles

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 10:29 AM EDT
North Carolina has looked like the team many expected in the preseason when

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) is tackled by Miami Hurricanes cornerback Tyrique Stevenson close to the end zone during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame's trip to Virginia Tech, QB battle tops ACC slate

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 02:55 AM EDT
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 6:

Louisville wide receiver Jordan Watkins runs past Wake Forest defensive back Traveon Redd during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Sciba's kick lifts No. 24 Wake Forest past Louisville, 37-34

By Aaron Beard Oct. 02, 2021 04:16 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Nick Sciba was ready when Wake Forest set him up

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman, center top, dives into the end zone for a two-point conversion against Florida State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 24 Wake Forest hosts Louisville seeking 5-0 start

By Aaron Beard Sep. 30, 2021 03:46 PM EDT
Wake Forest is again off to a fast start under coach Dave Clawson and has the

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 23 NC State focuses on Louisiana Tech after big victory

By Aaron Beard Sep. 30, 2021 12:21 PM EDT
Dave Doeren wants to see how No. 23 North Carolina State handles success.

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) hands off to running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina tries to regroup again, hosts rival Duke

By Aaron Beard Sep. 30, 2021 11:54 AM EDT
North Carolina’s potential-filled season has turned into one of frustration.

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
ACC race looks wide open amid No. 25 Clemson's struggles

By Aaron Beard Sep. 29, 2021 12:50 PM EDT
It took less than a month to dramatically change the look of the Atlantic Coast

North Carolina State fans run on to the field after the Wolfpack defeated Clemson 27-21 in double overtime at an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21

By Aaron Beard Sep. 25, 2021 07:42 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Clemson's final pass had barely hit the ground when North

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Duke's Durant looks to keep finding end zone vs Kansas

By Aaron Beard Sep. 23, 2021 10:37 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mataeo Durant has gone from being part of Duke’s rushing

North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) passes the ball against Furman during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 9 Clemson tries to solve offensive woes at NC State

By Aaron Beard Sep. 23, 2021 10:25 AM EDT
Ninth-ranked Clemson hasn't looked much like the high-scoring juggernaut of

North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) and teammates tackle Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39

By Aaron Beard Sep. 18, 2021 11:23 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Up and down the field they went, Sam Howell and North

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) runs upfield against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
NC State hosts Furman from FCS ranks with Clemson looming

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
North Carolina State looked sharp in its opener only to fall flat in its

Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson watches during the second half of a NCAA college football game against the Norfolk State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Demon Deacons host struggling Seminoles to start ACC play

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
Wake Forest and Florida State are in very different positions heading into

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes over Georgia State linebacker Jhi'Shawn Taylor (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 21 UNC aims to end skid vs. Virginia in key ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 10:59 AM EDT
A shaky opening-night performance dealt a quick blow to North Carolina’s goal

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina A&T linebacker Jacob Roberts (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Holmberg aims to keep Duke moving against Northwestern

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 10:45 AM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No one was sure exactly how Gunnar Holmberg would handle

Virginia's Nick Grant (1) celebrates an interception by teammate Anthony Johnson (3) during an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia's trip to No. 21 UNC headlines ACC's Week 3 slate

By Aaron Beard Sep. 16, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 3: