So long, Dusty Baker. Somewhere, Mark Prior is giggling maniacally, Mr. Burns style.
CSS Sports breaks down some interesting stats around the ACC this week.
The Terps plan to bring the blitz in order to contain FSU QB Jameis Winston, writes the Washington Post.
Maryland expects to have receiver Nigel King healthy for its game against Florida State, writes the Baltimore Sun.
Florida State, on the other hand, will be without safety Tyler Hunter and defensive tackle Demonte McAllister for the Terps game, writes the Orlando Sentinel.
More from the Sentinel: FSU safety Terrence Brooks has proven to be an invaluable asset -- both on and off the field.
Sammy Watkins thinks Clemson can exploit an aggressive approach by the Syracuse defense, writes The Greenville News.
Tailback Jerome Smith returned to school this season with this week's game against Clemson -- and a chance to take on the ACC -- in mind, writes The Daily Orange.
Virginia Tech is making its way on offense through the air, not on the ground, writes the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Georgia Tech is trying to jump-start its interior running game after a slow start to the season, writes the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The significant improvements made by Miami's defense this season have been keyed by a group approach, writes The Miami Herald.
There's a new staff at NC State, but Wake Forest sees a lot of similarities in this year's Wolfpack, writes the Winston-Salem Journal.
North Carolina already is struggling defense took "four steps back" against ECU, writes the Charlotte Observer.
A former tutor has been indicted as part of the UNC probe.
After days of mystery following the government shutdown, it's finally all systems go for Boston College-Army, writes the Boston Herald.
First-year offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild is under the microscope after Virginia's slow start on offense, writes the Roanoke Times.
NC State is buying its way out of a trip to Central Michigan in 2014, notes Backing the Pack.