BOB SUTTON
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami decks Duke, 47-10, to continue late-season surge

By Bob Sutton Nov. 27, 2021 03:57 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Miami’s turnaround reached all the way to the end of

East Carolina's Ryan Jones (13) runs the ball and is challenged by Cincinnati's Ja'von Hicks (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 4 Cincinnati stays unbeaten, beats East Carolina 35-13

Bob Sutton Nov. 26, 2021 07:31 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — No. 4 Cincinnati looked comfortable playing its first

North Carolina State's Devon Betty (26) rushes the Syracuse quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Points pile up rapidly, No. 25 N.C. State tops Syracuse

By Bob Sutton Nov. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State just needed to make sure it took care

Louisville wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (9) catches a touchdown pass while Duke safety Brandon Johnson (30) chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Cunningham propels Louisville past Duke, 62-22

Bob Sutton Nov. 18, 2021 10:59 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Just imagine if Malik Cunningham had been feeling well.

Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) celberates his touchdown reception against Pittsburgh with wide receiver Darrell Harding Jr. (3), wide receiver Jake Bobo (19), top, and running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54-29

Bob Sutton Nov. 06, 2021 03:56 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw three touchdown passes and ran for a

North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) throws the ball as teammate Timothy McKay (52) blocks Louisville's Derek Dorsey (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Leary’s TD throws lift N.C. State past Louisville 28-13

Bob Sutton Oct. 30, 2021 11:14 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Devin Leary threw three of his four touchdown passes in

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) scrambles against North Carolina linebacker Tomon Fox (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off Miami

Bob Sutton Oct. 16, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Sam Howell threw for two touchdowns and ran for two

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) hands off to running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Travis sparks Florida State past North Carolina again

Bob Sutton Oct. 09, 2021 07:10 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes and rushed

North Carolina State's Aydan White (3) breaks up a pass intended for Louisiana Tech's Bub Means (15) but is called for interference during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Leary throws 2 TDs, No. 23 NC State holds off Louisiana Tech

By Bob Sutton Oct. 02, 2021 09:56 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Beating Clemson was tough enough for North Carolina State.

Holmberg accounts for five TDs as Duke decks Kansas, 52-33

By Bob Sutton Sep. 25, 2021 07:55 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Gunnar Holmberg tied a school record with four rushing

Leary, Knight lead N.C. State past Furman, 45-7

By Bob Sutton Sep. 18, 2021 10:44 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Devin Leary threw for three touchdowns and ran for another

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver Antoine Green (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Howell figures in 5 TDs, No. 24 Tar Heels rout Georgia State

By Bob Sutton Sep. 11, 2021 11:17 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Sam Howell’s reputation has largely been built on what

Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) outruns North Carolina A&T defensive back Najee Reams (20) and linebacker Stephan Davis Jr. (48) for a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Durant scores 3 TDs as Duke rushes past N.C. A&T, 45-17

By Bob Sutton Sep. 10, 2021 11:30 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mataeo Durant ran for three first-half touchdowns and

North Carolina coach Mack Brown enters the field prior to and NCAA college football game against Western Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Carter's 3 TDs help carry N. Carolina past W. Carolina 49-9

By Bob Sutton Dec. 05, 2020 04:32 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Michael Carter rushed for three touchdowns and Sam

Hockman's 4 TDs help NC State beat Florida St. 38-22

By Bob Sutton Nov. 14, 2020 11:16 PM EST
RALIEGH, N.C. (AP) — Bailey Hockman picked a good time for one of his finest

North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) chases Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
Williams scores four TDs as Tar Heels rout Duke 56-24

By Bob Sutton Nov. 07, 2020 03:39 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina found the ideal way to get back on track.

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
D’Eriq King leads No. 11 Miami to comeback win over NC State

By Bob Sutton Nov. 06, 2020 11:36 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When No. 11 Miami needed to make plays, D’Eriq King said

Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds (3) passes the football during the first half against Duke in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jaylynn Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Duke’s short drives key 53-19 rout of Charlotte

By Bob Sutton Oct. 31, 2020 10:42 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mataeo Durant and Deon Jackson both scored on a pair of

Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III carries while pursued by Campbell defensive back James Tarver (16) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Beal-Smith rushes for 3 TDs, Wake Forest eases past Campbell

By Bob Sutton Oct. 02, 2020 10:32 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Christian Beal-Smith ran for three touchdowns and