North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) runs against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Rarity: North Carolina, NC State meet in Top 25 showdown

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 22, 2020 09:26 AM 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...

Boston College Running back Pat Garwo III, center, fumbles the ball while being tackled by Virginia Tech defenders Divine Deablo, left, and Devin Taylor, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Hendon Hooker helps No. 23 Virginia Tech beat Boston College

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 17, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

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

Virginia Tech's Khalil Herbert (25) breaks away from North Carolina's Trey Morrison (4) for a five-yard gain in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 23 Virginia Tech looks to rebound against surprising BC

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:56 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

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores pas North Carolina's Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 23 Hokies, Boston College renew longstanding rivalry

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 15, 2020 09:02 AM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores pas North Carolina's Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Eagles visit No. 23 Hokies in key game on ACC schedule

By Aaron Beard Oct. 15, 2020 04:00 AM 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

Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker (12) scores on an interception ahead of TCU running back Zach Evans (6) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
STAT WATCH: Bulldogs' stalled offense leaves Leach in lurch

By Eric Olson Oct. 12, 2020 02:16 AM 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

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Boston College players celebrate after Pittsburgh kicker Alex Kessman (97) missed an extra-point attempt, giving the Eagles a 31-30 overtime win in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jurkovec throws 3 TDs; BC beats Pitt in OT on missed PAT

Ken Powtak Oct. 10, 2020 08:28 PM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert (25) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) tries to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at Virginia 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Daniel Wright as he walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Week 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. Hokies

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2020 02:37 AM 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

The Syracuse bench reacts during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Off target: ACC QBs throwing interceptions at alarming rate

By John Kekis Oct. 07, 2020 01:34 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back Trey Morrison (4) celebrates after running the ball back on an interception of a two-point conversion attempt by Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: ACC milestone with 4 top-10 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) tries to strip the ball from Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 12 North Carolina holds on to beat Boston College 26-22

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 03, 2020 07:46 PM EDT