Irish to kick off ACC slate vs. Duke on Sept. 12
The ACC will play a 10-game conference schedule with one nonconference game, with Notre Dame playing a full league schedule as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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What are coaches and players willing to sacrifice for a college football season?
Coaches at Penn State and Wake Forest are self-isolating from at-risk family members because of the risk of catching coronavirus, while players and coaches with underlying health issues must put faith in a system that will keep them safe on campus.
Packer and Durham Hour 1: UNC's Upcoming Schedule
Mark & Wes talk to UNC Head Football Coach, Mack Brown, about the upcoming schedule and what changes have to be made at practices in order to prepare for different opponents.
Reclassified Grimes officially joins Tar Heels
Tony Grimes was the No. 6-ranked prospect overall in the 2021 class but was reclassified to the 2020 class and will join the UNC program for the fall semester.
The most impactful 2021 college football commits so far
Tommy Brockermeyer's commitment to Alabama shook up the college football recruiting class rankings. What other recruits made a similar impact?
ACC sets 11-game slate, includes Notre Dame
All ACC schools and Notre Dame will play 10 conference games plus one nonconference game of their choosing.
ACC sets 11-game schedule that includes Notre Dame (2:06)
Are the SEC, Big 12 and ACC getting closer to football decisions? Well, it's complicated
The end of July was pegged as a target for making college football scheduling decisions, but don't be surprised if the remaining Power 5 conferences wait longer to announce their plans.
Clemson adds No. 31 Page in another boost to DL
Clemson bolstered an already elite defensive line on Tuesday by landing a commitment from ESPN 300 defensive tackle Payton Page, who chose the Tigers over North Carolina and Tennessee.
UNC: Limited attendance if home games played
UNC didn't specify an exact number for the reduction in fan attendance, saying there are still "multiple scenarios'' being considered while social distancing protocols require there to be changes to availability and seat locations.
How college football teams are prepping for the start of practice
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the "enhanced summer access period," is starting for college football. Here's the inside story of what to expect with socially distanced practices, meetings and more.
Kickoff Games in flux; $100M at stake for Atlanta
If the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games between Florida State-West Virginia, Georgia-Virginia and Auburn-North Carolina are canceled, Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan estimates a loss of $100 million in economic impact for Atlanta.
UNC coaches to wear face shields for practices
North Carolina football coach Mack Brown and his staff will wear face shields and use sticks to socially distance from players when enhanced workouts begin Friday.
Breaking down the top 2021 quarterback recruits from Elite 11 camp
Caleb Williams committed to Oklahoma. Kyle McCord is with Ohio State. But what really separates the top 2021 quarterback prospects?
Finebaum calls for the firing of Emmert (1:06)
Finebaum HR 3: Mack Brown says CFB needs a commissioner
Paul is joined by North Carolina head coach Mack Brown, who says college football needs a commissioner. Plus, more calls.
Top-rated CB Grimes to reclassify, join UNC in '20
North Carolina recruit Tony Grimes said he plans to reclassify and graduate this summer so that he can join the Tar Heels for the upcoming season.
UNC halts voluntary workouts after positive tests
North Carolina says it has paused voluntary football workouts for at least a week after reporting 37 positive test results for the new coronavirus among school athletes, coaches and staff.
Top quarterback-coach combos in college football: Clemson, Ohio State and more
You can argue they're the two most important people on the field. So who are the top QB-coach duos in college football?
Five-star commits shake up 2021 college football recruiting class rankings
Oklahoma, UNC and Alabama all made big splashes that reshaped the top 25 recruiting classes.
CB Grimes, No. 6 in ESPN 300, picks Tar Heels
Cornerback Tony Grimes, the No. 6-ranked prospect in the ESPN 300, committed to North Carolina on Tuesday, picking the Tar Heels over Georgia, Ohio State and Texas A&M.
Most important 2020 game for each Top 25 college football team
It's anyone's guess whether the college football season will stick to its script, but if it does, here are the most important games for each of the Top 25 teams.
Breaking down the options for No. 6 college football recruit Tony Grimes
Five-star cornerback Tony Grimes will choose from his list of schools that includes Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio State and Texas A&M on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET.
ACC Coastal season preview: QBs put North Carolina, Miami and Virginia Tech ahead of pack
The Coastal Division can be difficult to predict, with seven different champions in the past seven seasons, but the Tar Heels, Hurricanes and Hokies appear to have an edge.
Inside the recruitments of top 2021 college football prospects
Where will Tommy Brockermeyer, Korey Foreman, Tony Grimes and other top 2021 college football prospects land?
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2020 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 14-1 |
| Louisville | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| NC State | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| North Carolina | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards285.825th
Rushing Yards188.238th
Points For33.2Tied-92nd
Points Against24.680th
2020 Polls & Rankings
| COACHES |
|---|
| 19 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeshawn Silver | DE | Committed | 90 |
| Drake Maye | QB-PP | Committed | 86 |
| Gavin Blackwell | WR | Committed | 85 |
| Raneiria Dillworth | OLB | Committed | 85 |
| Power Echols | ILB | Committed | 83 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | J. Peppers | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2001 | J. Peppers | Lombardi Award |