ACC reveals new football scheduling model for 17-team league: How this changes the conference
1 year, 1 month ago

ACC reveals new football scheduling model for 17-team league: How this changes the conference

New York Times  

By Chris Vannini, Grace Raynor, Brendan Marks and Manny Navarro The ACC announced Monday night its new scheduling model for the 2024 through 2030 seasons to accommodate the league’s expansion to 17 teams. There are 16 annual protected matchups for the next seven years: Boston College vs. Syracuse Boston College vs. Pittsburgh Cal vs. Stanford Clemson vs. Florida State Florida State vs. Miami Miami vs. Virginia Tech NC State vs. Duke North Carolina vs. Duke North Carolina vs. NC State North Carolina vs. Virginia Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse SMU vs. Cal SMU vs. Stanford Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Wake Forest vs. Duke Wake Forest vs. NC State Georgia Tech and Louisville are the only two programs without a protected rivalry. Bringing back the NC State-Wake Forest matchup on a permanent basis is a smart move by the league, which originally paired NC State with Clemson, Duke and North Carolina and Wake Forest with Duke, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech when the 3-5-5 model came out last year. We’ll miss the days of Clemson vs. NC State — usually an entertaining matchup with some sort of drama — playing every year.

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N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback
2 months ago

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback

Associated Press  

N.C. State has had a remarkable turnaround season, climbing from a closing season with an uncertain future to winning the ACC title. The Wolfpack have shown their ability to transfer players and have brought in experienced players like Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Mike James to bolster their roster. They have also added a strong freshman class led by 6-5 guard Paul …

N.C. State's West Coast Showdown: Can the Wolfpack Conquer California?
2 months ago

N.C. State's West Coast Showdown: Can the Wolfpack Conquer California?

Associated Press  

N.C. State and California clash in a matchup of 0-3 ACC teams on Saturday. Both teams are looking to secure their first ACC wins, with the stakes high for bowl eligibility. The Wolfpack's defense has been a strength this season, but the Bears' offense has shown resilience in recent games. Key matchups to watch include N.C. State's QB CJ Bailey …

N.C. State, Wake Forest meet for instate matchup with both teams seeking 1st ACC win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

N.C. State, Wake Forest meet for instate matchup with both teams seeking 1st ACC win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup Wake Forest’s pass defense against N.C. State’s offense. It’s been difficult to judge N.C. State’s offense after veteran transfer quarterback Grayson McCall exited the Louisiana Tech game with an unspecified injury, forcing true freshman CJ Bailey into the lineup in the Clemson loss and …

North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn’t going further
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn’t going further

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Legislation that would make sure the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State University play each other annually in football and basketball and then play three other public schools regularly isn’t advancing beyond a quick committee meeting this week, House Speaker Tim Moore said Thursday. The bill would require the football and men’s and …

North Carolina legislators advance schedule mandates amid college sports uncertainty
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina legislators advance schedule mandates amid college sports uncertainty

Associated Press  

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Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

Associated Press  

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North Carolina and Michigan State play in second round of NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

North Carolina and Michigan State play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. North Carolina averages 81.7 points, 16.2 more per game than the 65.5 Michigan State gives up. Michigan State …

NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid
9 months, 1 week ago

NC State beats No. 4 North Carolina to win the ACC Tournament and earn an automatic NCAA bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With their pair of DJs spinning a winning tune, the North Carolina State Wolfpack are going dancing in the NCAA Tournament after capping a historic run by knocking off fourth-ranked North Carolina. “We’ve got to get some rest because, guess what, we’re going to the NCAA tournament.” Horne starred while playing 32 minutes through foul trouble, going shot …

RJ Davis takes over as No. 4 UNC reaches ACC Tournament final by beating Pitt 72-65
9 months, 1 week ago

RJ Davis takes over as No. 4 UNC reaches ACC Tournament final by beating Pitt 72-65

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Seconds after No. “It was a tough game, and it got close down in the stretch and I think me and RJ just really wanted to make plays so we can win the game.” The Tar Heels’ path to one of the four NCAA top seeds cleared with a couple of results elsewhere: fifth-ranked Tennessee losing 73-56 to …

Ryan, No. 7 North Carolina turn back No. 9 Duke 84-79 to claim outright ACC regular-season crown
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan, No. 7 North Carolina turn back No. 9 Duke 84-79 to claim outright ACC regular-season crown

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina didn’t waste its opportunity to celebrate the program’s first outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title in seven years on the homecourt of fierce rival Duke. “We’re still going to enjoy it at the end of the day.” Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 31 points, shooting 8 of 12 from the field and 6 of 8 …

UNC-NC State rivalry and FSU’s QB pivot headline the ACC slate to end the regular season
1 year, 1 month ago

UNC-NC State rivalry and FSU’s QB pivot headline the ACC slate to end the regular season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The game pairs a UNC offense featuring star quarterback Drake Maye against a defense led by one of the nation’s top linebackers in the Wolfpack’s Payton Wilson. There’s also the Wolfpack’s late surge since a dreadful performance in a loss at Duke with four straight wins, …

NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami
1 year, 1 month ago

NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Battled, battled, battled, and just made plays when we needed to.” Devin Boykin sealed the win for N.C. State when he intercepted Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke with under 4 minutes to play. When Miami entered Wolfpack territory on Saturday, it was plagued by missed opportunities and …

ACC releases new football scheduling model to add California, Stanford and SMU in ’24
1 year, 1 month ago

ACC releases new football scheduling model to add California, Stanford and SMU in ’24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Atlantic Coast Conference has unveiled a new scheduling model to incorporate new members California, Stanford and SMU for next year, which includes those schools facing each other as annual opponents while staying with a no-division format. But travel miles will pile up: Stanford’s first ACC …

Rivalry games, travel demands are top concerns as ACC officials plan to tackle new scheduling format
1 year, 2 months ago

Rivalry games, travel demands are top concerns as ACC officials plan to tackle new scheduling format

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Expansion meant this season’s “3-5-5” format will last only one year, possibly leaving some rivalry games at risk in the deliberations on Thursday and Friday in Charlotte. “Getting a chance to play Duke in the rotation, whether it’s every year or at least every two years …

No. 17 Duke hosts instate ACC foe North Carolina State for the first time since 2013
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 17 Duke hosts instate ACC foe North Carolina State for the first time since 2013

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! If Leonard doesn’t play against N.C. State, redshirt freshman Henry Belin IV will be set for his first career start. N.C. State made its change before last week’s game against Marshall, going with second-year passer MJ Morris instead of Virginia graduate transfer Brennan Armstrong. His confidence …

No. 14 North Carolina is looking for a 5-0 start when it hosts Syracuse in ACC play
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 North Carolina is looking for a 5-0 start when it hosts Syracuse in ACC play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tar Heels emerge from their open date after beating Pittsburgh for their best start since 1997, which was the final season of coach Mack Brown’s first tenure in Chapel Hill before leaving for Texas. FACTS & FIGURES UNC star quarterback Drake Maye is completing 72.7% …

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU
1 year, 3 months ago

ACC becomes latest super conference, expanding cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Joining the ACC will ensure the Power Conference competitive infrastructure and long-term media revenues that are critical for our student-athletes to compete.” For the ACC, adding three schools will increase media rights revenue from its long-term deal with ESPN and allow the conference to spread much …

ACC football preview 2023: Can anyone threaten Florida State and Clemson?
1 year, 4 months ago

ACC football preview 2023: Can anyone threaten Florida State and Clemson?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: ACC presidents have voted to add Stanford, Cal and SMU It’s no secret that Florida State, Clemson and a few other schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference aren’t happy they’re about to fall behind in the race for TV dollars. Read all of our conference previews: American | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12| MAC | Mountain …

Ivey, Lawson make rapid rises to top of ACC entering tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

Ivey, Lawson make rapid rises to top of ACC entering tourney

Associated Press  

Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey and Duke’s Kara Lawson became first-time head coaches within months of each other early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Notre Dame went 10-10 in Ivey’s first year, reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 last year and were picked to finish fourth in the ACC this year. The Irish have the top seed for the first time since …

No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest tops ACC’s Week 4 slate
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest tops ACC’s Week 4 slate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson had won six straight league titles before Wake Forest reached last year’s ACC championship game. The Demon Deacons’ last win against Clemson came in 2008, which led to the ouster of then-coach Tommy Bowden and the promotion of current Tigers coach Dabo Swinney as an …

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations
2 years, 4 months ago

No. 13 NC State ready for season of heightened expectations

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Coach Dave Doeren knows all about North Carolina State’s title drought — more than four decades have passed since the Wolfpack last won an Atlantic Coast Conference championship. “We need to get there still.” Last year’s team fell short of reaching its first …

ACC changing scheduling model for football in ’23 and beyond
2 years, 5 months ago

ACC changing scheduling model for football in ’23 and beyond

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change being the elimination of divisions. All 14 of the ACC’s football members will have three permanent scheduling partners and play those schools each …

NC State at Va Tech postponed 2 weeks amid COVID-19 cases
4 years, 3 months ago

NC State at Va Tech postponed 2 weeks amid COVID-19 cases

Associated Press  

North Carolina State’s season-opener at Virginia Tech was postponed for two weeks Wednesday because of a cluster of COVID-19 cases among Wolfpack athletes. Moving the game from Sept. 12 to Sept. 26 is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s first disruption of the conference schedule since the league announced plans to go ahead with the season, though some programs have had to …

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