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North Carolina tight end Garrett Walston (84) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, Tar Heels make big rally to beat Wake Forest 59-53

By Aaron Beard Nov. 14, 2020 04:04 PM EST

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs away from Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the second 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)
Tar Heels, Demon Deacons meet in ACC instate matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (Matt Cashore/Pool Photo via AP)
Jury still out on Notre Dame's 1-and-done ACC member status

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2020 12:09 PM EST

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

Duke coach David Cutcliffe stands on the sideline while wearing a face shield during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jaylynn Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Rivals North Carolina, Duke meet looking to win Victory Bell

By Aaron Beard Nov. 05, 2020 11:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi runs out with the team before the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, in Detroit. Schools across the Atlantic Coast Conference are making a concerted effort to provide more mental health care services to student-athletes. Several schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse have mental health professionals embedded in the athletic department that are available to players nearly around the clock. “I hope they come in my office to talk about certain situations and they do and we try to get them as much support as we can on the outside that’s a professional because I’m no pro,” Narduzzi said. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio. File)
Mind Games; ACC schools ramping up mental health services

By Will Graves Nov. 04, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (17) scores a touchdown against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

North Carolina wide receiver Emery Simmons (0) runs the ball while North Carolina State cornerback Shyheim Battle (25) looks to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 15 Tar Heels, Virginia to meet at Scott Stadium

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

The Miami defense pressures Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) on a keeper in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 15 North Carolina looks to flip the script vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 09:55 AM EDT

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 15 UNC, struggling Virginia to meet for 125th time

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 4 Notre Dame, others look to end No. 1 Clemson's ACC run

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2020 11:54 AM EDT

North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21

By Aaron Beard Oct. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

Travis helps Florida State beat No. 5 North Carolina 31-28

Bob Ferrante Oct. 17, 2020 11:57 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida State team looking to get back to respectability in the ACC made a striking statement. The Seminoles now have a confidence...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes while being pursued by Mississippi defensive end Ryder Anderson (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Path to 2 SEC in CFP is through Tide

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2020 09:04 PM EDT

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) scores a touchdown as Virginia Tech defensive back Armani Chatman (27) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 5 UNC plays Florida State aiming to stay unbeaten in ACC

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

North Carolina's Jordan Tucker (74) embraces quarterback Sam Howell (7) following their 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brown, No. 5 UNC aim to maintain highest ranking in 23 years

By Aaron Beard Oct. 13, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers argues a call with the officials in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Babers is in the midst of a second straight subpar season and not much relief is in sight. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool, File)
Syracuse at North Carolina 9/12/2020

Oct. 12, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger scrambles during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Oklahoma won 53-45 in four overtimes.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
AP Top 25: LSU drops out of poll for first time since 2017

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente talks to running back Keshawn King (35) as he leaves the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 8 Tar Heels look to slow No. 19 Hokies' strong run game

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2020 12:29 PM EDT