North Carolina has some work to do on D.

• Can BC make a bowl game this year?

• Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins wants his opponents to fear him.

• Will Duke make a bowl game this year?

• Georgia Tech will be shorthanded at receiver against Elon.

• Florida State running back Mario Pender is academically ineligible.

• Year 3 is crucial for Maryland coach Randy Edsall.

• Miami can't wait to open the season tonight.

• North Carolina was beset by familiar problems in a loss to South Carolina. The Tar Heels offense couldn't find any rhythm.

• Louisiana Tech is preparing for both NC State quarterbacks.

• Pitt receiver Devin Street responds to Florida State defensive back Karlos Williams' comments.

• Who will step up at receiver for Syracuse?

• Virginia has been energized by its new staff.

• Virginia Tech received more bad news on the injury front, as starting tight end Ryan Malleck is out for the year with a shoulder injury.

• The ACC is 3-43 vs. the AP No. 1 team in the nation. Good luck, Hokies.

• Wake Forest relied on its defense in a win over Presbyterian.