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Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris (3) gets tackled during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the in Syracuse, N.Y. (Scott Schild /The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Irish close out home schedule against Syracuse

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:39 PM EST

Syracuse tight end Aaron Hackett (89) celebrates his touchdown catch against Boston College with teammates during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
No. 2 Irish hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Orange

By John Fineran Dec. 03, 2020 02:51 PM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown argues with the official after an interception by Wake Forest defense back Ja'Sir Taylor (6) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Tar Heels step out of ACC play to face Western Carolina

By Aaron Beard Dec. 03, 2020 09:00 AM EST

North Carolina linebacker Tomon Fox sacks Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 4 Tigers take aim at clinching spot in ACC title game

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs off the field after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
In the ACC, even without fans, there's no place like home

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 02, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring on a 1-yard carry against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 2 Irish earn spot in ACC title game after cancellation

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2020 06:43 PM EST

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) scores on a one-yard against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

By John Fineran Dec. 01, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) gets past North Carolina's Tyrone Hopper (42) picking up 13 yards on a pass completion from quarterback Ian Book (12) and dive toward the goal line, but is stopped short during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Book, defense help No. 2 Notre Dame beat No. 25 UNC 31-17

By Aaron Beard Nov. 27, 2020 07:10 PM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) catches a pass as Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame at North Carolina 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Howell's 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Week 13: Notre Dame-N Carolina; Iowa St-Texas top game menu

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2020 09:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 09:32 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec throws a pass against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston. The Notre Dame transfer is hoping to keep the Eagles moving in Saturday's game against Louisville. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 25 UNC meet in ACC headliner this week

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 04:01 AM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish

By John Fineran Nov. 24, 2020 03:01 AM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 02:51 AM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EST
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North Carolina players enter Kenan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST