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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) fumbles the ball as Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal (4) hits him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Analysis: At midseason, No. 1 Georgia a rock amid the upsets

By Ralph D. Russo 5 hrs ago

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

Miami head coach Manny Diaz gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Miami (FL) at North Carolina 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Week 7 preview: UGA looks to avoid another upset of No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

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 State head coach Dave Doeren disputes a penalty with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
New-look ACC: Teams pursuing Wake Forest, not Clemson

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 13, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

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

Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore (14) catches a pass in the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown in front of Vanderbilt safety Brendon Harris (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
SCS at Florida A&M 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

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

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

North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts following a touchdown against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7

By Mitchell Northam Oct. 02, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, left, tackles North Carolina running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke at North Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

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

Georgia Tech's Dylan Leonard (80), Billy Ward (85) and Ben Wilhelm (87) sing "Ramblin Wreck" after defeating North Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Sims sparks Ga. Tech to 45-22 upset of No. 21 North Carolina

By Paul Newberry Sep. 25, 2021 11:18 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

By Paul Newberry Sep. 23, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren surveys his team prior to an NCAA college football game against Furman in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
ACC Age Gap: Super seniors, early enrolles create challenges

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

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

North Carolina coach Mack Brown, left, and Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall speak prior to an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia at North Carolina 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 21 Tar Heels host Cavaliers in key ACC division matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:42 PM EDT