ACC 2026 Week 1
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C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L C O N F E R E N C E R O U N D U P Conference Roundup 2026 Season G E N E R A T E D A U G U S T 3 0 , 2 0 2 6 0 8 : 3 4 P M I N T H I S R E P O R T 01 ACC Snapshot 02 Visual Analytics 03 Breaking News 04 Injury Report 05 Stories to Watch 06 The Board: Lines and Projections 07 Where We Differ From the Market 08 Game-by-Game Capsules 09 The Weekend’s Stakes
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01 ACC SNAPSHOT Five ACC teams already own a record, with Virginia and NC State the only two carrying a conference game into Week 1. TEAM OVERALL CONF SP+ Virginia 1-0 1-0 8.1 Miami 0-0 0-0 22.0 Clemson 0-0 0-0 13.1 SMU 0-0 0-0 12.1 Louisville 0-0 0-0 11.1 Florida State 1-0 0-0 9.1 Virginia Tech 0-0 0-0 8.6 Pittsburgh 0-0 0-0 6.2 Georgia Tech 0-0 0-0 5.9 NC State 0-1 0-1 5.7 Duke 0-0 0-0 5.6 North Carolina 1-0 0-0 3.5 Wake Forest 0-0 0-0 3.4 California 0-0 0-0 3.0 Syracuse 0-0 0-0 -1.9 Stanford 1-0 0-0 -2.3 Boston College 0-0 0-0 -2.5 Surging: Virginia sits alone atop the ACC table, and Pitt’s 61-9 opener with Eli Holstein sharp is the league’s most lopsided nonconference statement 56. Slipping: NC State is the only team already holding a conference loss. The week ahead features two ACC games — No. 7 Miami at Stanford and No. 19 SMU at Florida State — plus league tests against No. 11 LSU and No. 9 Ole Miss for Clemson and Louisville. 02 VISUAL ANALYTICS Generated directly from the CollegeFootballData feeds for this matchup. The same visuals appear on every report, so numbers can be compared like-for-like from one game to the next. ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 2 of 10
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THE CONFERENCE, RANKED · Every team's conference and overall record beside its SP+ rating. ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 3 of 10
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OUR NUMBER VS. THE MARKET · Every upcoming game: the closing market line and our ratings-consensus margin side by side (positive favors the home team), with the stored CFBReports projection marked where one has been published. 03 BREAKING NEWS Verified items from the research, grouped by school. Georgia Tech - QB1 Alberto Mendoza confirmed as starter; the backup battle remains ongoing 38. - Offensive line battles continue at backup left tackle, left guard and backup right tackle 39. - Backup wide receiver rotation is unsettled beyond expected starters Jordan Allen, Isaiah Fuhrmann and Dalen Penson 39. - Michigan transfer Justice Haynes is among the transfers expected to contribute immediately 40. - DeAndre Hopkins hired as assistant wide receivers coach 41. ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 4 of 10
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Miami - Starting quarterback named for the 2026 season; the identity was not detailed in the retrieved article 42. Pittsburgh - Opened 1-0 with a 61-9 rout of Duquesne; Eli Holstein was sharp 56. UCLA - LB Trent Hendrick ruled eligible via court order and expected to play in UCLA’s opener vs. Cal 94. - Hendrick, the 2025 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, chose UCLA after being recruited by Virginia Tech 95. Virginia Tech - VMI opener sold out; it is James Franklin’s head-coaching debut at Lane Stadium 96. - Virginia Tech-VMI rivalry returns to Lane Stadium after 42 years 97. - Ethan Grunkemeyer expected to start at quarterback; running back and receiver rotations sorted themselves in camp 98. - Tackle competition ongoing with Justin Terry, Montavious Cunningham and Logan Howland; Gabe Williams is out 99. - James Franklin confirmed Williams’ long-term injury; linebacker depth will be tested 100. - Bill Davis missed camp time; Justin Terry earned significant left tackle reps 101. - Johnny Garrett suffered a long-term injury, leaving the offensive line a question 102. - Tech Talk Live previewed game week with Franklin, Bud Foster and Kemari Copeland 103. 04 INJURY REPORT Verified statuses for Week 1, with citations. TEAM PLAYER (POS) STATUS IMPACT Clemson Antonio Williams (WR) Questionable (in-game, exited to locker room) Clemson’s top returning wideout unavailable vs. LSU, reshaping the pass-game rotation 32. Clemson Jay Haynes (RB) Questionable (working way back after camp setback) Veteran back not confirmed for LSU; thinner at running back 33. Clemson Juju Preston (WR) Questionable Loses another pass-catching option if he cannot go vs. LSU 33. Florida State Devin Carter (WR) Out (multi-week; transverse process fractures) FSU opens without its most promising freshman receiver; his father alleged he practiced through pain 343525. Florida State Karson Hobbs (CB) Out (season-ending, knee) FSU’s secondary is down a key corner for the season 17. Georgia Tech Josh Petty (OL) Out (expected mid-October) Tech’s rebuilt line opens without its highest-ceiling lineman 49. SMU Jordan Hudson (WR) Doubtful (elbow) Top returning receiver likely out for the next game 85. SMU Alex Kilgore (LB) Questionable (ankle) Starting linebacker would leave a hole in the front seven 86. SMU Kevin Jennings (QB) Probable (ankle/finger) Starting QB expected to play; mobility is the watch item 8789. SMU Zakye Barker (LB) Questionable Another starting linebacker at risk 87. SMU Aakil Washington (DT) Out Loses an interior pass rusher and run defender 87. SMU Isaiah Robertson (WR) Out (indefinite, back) Removes receiver and special-teams depth 87. SMU Tyren Polley (S) Out (indefinite, thumb) Loses defensive back and special-teams depth 87. SMU Andrew Chamblee (OL) Probable (return) Bolsters a reshuffled offensive line 87. SMU Abel Hoopii (OL) Out (season-ending, foot) Removes a starting guard competitor 88. SMU Link Rhodes (RB/ST) Out (season-ending, ACL) Removes a special-teams standout 88. Stanford Niki Prongos (OT) Out (game) Started all 12 games last year; the line reshuffles vs. Miami 19. Stanford Nick Fattig (OG) Questionable (reported, unconfirmed) Further weakens protection if he cannot go 19. Stanford Fisher Anderson (OL) Possible starter at tackle Candidate to step into the reshuffled front 19. 05 STORIES TO WATCH The assigned story list for this section is empty, so these narratives come from the data and verified news above. Miami’s opener as a top-seven team — Miami is No. 7 with an SP+ rating of 22.0, the best in the ACC, and has named its starting QB 42. Stanford is 1-0 but rated -2.3 on SP+ and banged up on the line 19. A slow start in Palo Alto would be the week’s biggest surprise; a blowout confirms the pecking order. Clemson’s banged-up skill corps at LSU — Antonio Williams, Jay Haynes and Juju Preston all carry questionable status 3233. LSU is No. 11 and a 10.5-point favorite. If Clemson’s pass game cannot get going in Tiger Stadium, the ACC’s nonconference résumé takes an early hit. ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 5 of 10
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Florida State-SMU as an early ACC elimination game — Both teams enter banged up: FSU without Devin Carter and Karson Hobbs 3417, SMU with Jordan Hudson doubtful and Aakil Washington out 8587. The market has SMU by 3; the ratings consensus has SMU by 0.7. The loser starts 0-1 in ACC play. Virginia Tech’s opener is about more than the score — James Franklin’s debut is sold out 96, and the rivalry with VMI renews after 42 years 97. The offensive line is already thin: Johnny Garrett is out long-term and Logan Howland is not fully healthy 10298. Louisville’s top-10 measuring stick — No. 24 Louisville trails No. 9 Ole Miss by 6.0 in the ratings and 7.44 in the CFBReports projection. A close loss changes the national perception; a win makes Louisville immediately relevant. No verified hot-seat or award-race items surfaced in the research, so the week’s watch list is about openers, health and résumé building. 06 THE BOARD: LINES AND PROJECTIONS Ratings consensus and CFBReports projections are independent numbers; all margins are from the home team’s perspective, so positive favors the home team. GAME KICKOFF (UTC) TV FORECAST MARKET (HOME/TOTAL) RATINGS CONSENSUS CFBREPORTS PROJECTION Wake Forest vs. Akron Sep 3, 23:00 ACC Network 102.2°F / 3.6 mph / 0% 24.25 / 48.5 25.7 Not yet run Georgia Tech vs. Colorado Sep 4, 00:00 ESPN 89.4°F / 4.5 mph / 0% 6.5 / 50.75 4.8 5.66 (29.3-23.6) Stanford vs. Miami Sep 5, 01:00 ESPN 72.1°F / 10.3 mph / 0% -24.5 / 47.5 -21.3 -22.88 (14.2-37.1) Syracuse vs. New Hampshire Sep 5, 16:00 ACC Network 74.1°F / 8.1 mph / 0% (indoors) 33.5 / 55.5 n/a Not yet run Pittsburgh vs. Miami (OH) Sep 5, 16:30 CW 81.1°F / 6.9 mph / 0% 16.25 / 49.5 14.3 Not yet run Cincinnati vs. Boston College Sep 5, 19:30 FOX 89.6°F / 6.9 mph / 0% 7.5 / 51.5 8.7 Not yet run Duke vs. Tulane Sep 5, 19:30 ACC Network 86.2°F / 5.8 mph / 0% 9.0 / 50.75 8.0 Not yet run LSU vs. Clemson Sep 5, 23:30 ABC 89.2°F / 4.0 mph / 0% 10.5 / 51.25 9.4 9.93 (31.5-21.6) Virginia Tech vs. VMI Sep 5, 23:30 ACC Network 84.9°F / 6.3 mph / 0% 51.5 / 57.5 n/a Not yet run California vs. UCLA Sep 6, 02:30 ESPN 76.6°F / 8.1 mph / 0% -1.75 / 53.75 1.4 Not yet run Ole Miss vs. Louisville Sep 6, 23:30 ABC 85.8°F / 8.1 mph / light rain 6.5 / 55.5 6.0 7.44 (31.3-23.9) Florida State vs. SMU Sep 7, 23:30 ESPN 82.0°F / 6.9 mph / rain -3.0 / 53.5 -0.7 -1.84 (26.2-28.0) 07 WHERE WE DIFFER FROM THE MARKET The rendered Our Number vs. The Market chart frames the full board; these are the largest disconnects. Stanford vs. Miami — Market: Miami -24.5. Ratings consensus: Miami -21.3. CFBReports: Miami -22.88. The 3.2-point edge is the week’s biggest. The debate is not who wins; it is whether Miami should lay four touchdowns in its opener. The numbers say the market is about a field goal high. California vs. UCLA — Market: UCLA -1.75. Ratings consensus: Cal -1.4. That is a 3.1-point swing that flips the favorite. No CFBReports projection exists. The rating blend supports Cal plus the points and, if followed literally, Cal outright. Florida State vs. SMU — Market: SMU -3.0. Ratings consensus: SMU -0.7. CFBReports: SMU -1.84. This is a 2.3-point gap on the market’s most bearish FSU number. The ratings say FSU’s injuries are not enough to make SMU a field-goal favorite in Tallahassee. Also notable — Pitt is 1.9 points higher in the market (16.25) than the ratings (14.3), and Georgia Tech is 1.7 points higher in the market (6.5) than the ratings (4.8). In both games, the market is more bullish on the ACC home favorite than the independent blend. 08 GAME-BY-GAME CAPSULES The full Week 1 slate, in kickoff order, with line, projection and the frame for each game. Wake Forest vs. Akron — Sep 3, 23:00 UTC | ACC Network | 102.2°F, 3.6 mph wind, 0% precip. Market: Wake Forest -24.25, O/U 48.5. Ratings: Wake Forest -25.7. CFBReports: Not yet run. Wake opens in hot, dry conditions at home; the model is 1.4 points more bullish than the market. With no Wake-specific news in the research, this is a number-matching spot rather than a narrative game. Georgia Tech vs. Colorado — Sep 4, 00:00 UTC | ESPN | 89.4°F, 4.5 mph, 0% precip. Market: Georgia Tech -6.5, O/U 50.75. Ratings: Georgia Tech -4.8. CFBReports: Georgia Tech -5.66 (29.3-23.6). Tech has a confirmed starter in Alberto Mendoza, a new weapon in Justice Haynes and DeAndre Hopkins on staff 384041, but Josh Petty will not play 49. Both available numbers keep this inside one score, while the ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 6 of 10
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market has it closer to a touchdown. Stanford vs. No. 7 Miami — Sep 5, 01:00 UTC | ESPN | 72.1°F, 10.3 mph, 0% precip. Market: Miami -24.5, O/U 47.5. Ratings: Miami -21.3. CFBReports: Miami -22.88 (14.2-37.1). Miami has named its starting quarterback 42 and owns the ACC’s best SP+ number (22.0). Stanford’s line is reshuffled with Niki Prongos out 19. The only real drama is the spread. Syracuse vs. New Hampshire — Sep 5, 16:00 UTC | ACC Network | 74.1°F, 8.1 mph, 0% precip, indoors. Market: Syracuse -33.5, O/U 55.5. Ratings: n/a. CFBReports: Not yet run. No ratings model or projection was generated; the market treats this as a five-score game. With no Syracuse news or injury items in the research, this is a clean tune-up before ACC play. Pittsburgh vs. Miami (OH) — Sep 5, 16:30 UTC | CW | 81.1°F, 6.9 mph, 0% precip, cloudy. Market: Pitt -16.25, O/U 49.5. Ratings: Pitt -14.3. CFBReports: Not yet run. Pitt already has a 61-9 win and a sharp Eli Holstein on its résumé 56. The ratings consensus is 1.9 points short of the market, but both expect Pitt to win comfortably. Cincinnati vs. Boston College — Sep 5, 19:30 UTC | FOX | 89.6°F, 6.9 mph, 0% precip, fair. Market: Cincinnati -7.5, O/U 51.5. Ratings: Cincinnati -8.7. CFBReports: Not yet run. BC opens on the road against a Big 12 team in heat; the rating blend is 1.2 points more favorable to Cincinnati than the market. No BC-specific verified news changes that picture. Duke vs. Tulane — Sep 5, 19:30 UTC | ACC Network | 86.2°F, 5.8 mph, 0% precip, cloudy. Market: Duke -9.0, O/U 50.75. Ratings: Duke -8.0. CFBReports: Not yet run. Duke’s SP+ offense (32.8) is its calling card, and the Blue Devils are clear home favorites at Wallace Wade. The consensus is a point lower than the market, but the margin expectation is similar. No. 11 LSU vs. Clemson — Sep 5, 23:30 UTC | ABC | 89.2°F, 4.0 mph, 0% precip. Market: LSU -10.5, O/U 51.25. Ratings: LSU -9.4. CFBReports: LSU -9.93 (31.5-21.6). Clemson faces No. 11 LSU with Antonio Williams, Jay Haynes and Juju Preston all questionable 3233. The projections are all LSU by roughly 9.4 to 10.5 and the total around 51-53. If Clemson’s depth does not hold, this becomes a long night for the ACC. Virginia Tech vs. VMI — Sep 5, 23:30 UTC | ACC Network | 84.9°F, 6.3 mph, 0% precip. Market: Virginia Tech -51.5, O/U 57.5. Ratings: n/a. CFBReports: Not yet run. James Franklin’s Lane Stadium debut is a sellout and the first VT-VMI meeting there in 42 years 9697. The market expects a seven-touchdown win, but the Hokies are already thin on the offensive line with Johnny Garrett out and Logan Howland not fully healthy 10298. California vs. UCLA — Sep 6, 02:30 UTC | ESPN | 76.6°F, 8.1 mph, 0% precip, clear. Market: UCLA -1.75, O/U 53.75. Ratings: Cal -1.4. CFBReports: Not yet run. UCLA will have fifth-year linebacker Trent Hendrick in the lineup 94, but the ratings consensus still sees Cal as the better team. This is the only game this week where the rating blend and market disagree on the favorite. No. 9 Ole Miss vs. No. 24 Louisville — Sep 6, 23:30 UTC | ABC | 85.8°F, 8.1 mph, light rain. Market: Ole Miss -6.5, O/U 55.5. Ratings: Ole Miss -6.0. CFBReports: Ole Miss -7.44 (31.3-23.9). This is Louisville’s first chance to prove its No. 24 ranking in a neutral-site game against an SEC top-10 team. The rating blend and market agree on the favorite, but the CFBReports projection is nearly a point higher on Ole Miss than the market. Florida State vs. No. 19 SMU — Sep 7, 23:30 UTC | ESPN | 82.0°F, 6.9 mph, rain. Market: SMU -3.0, O/U 53.5. Ratings: SMU -0.7. CFBReports: SMU -1.84 (26.2-28.0). Monday night’s ACC headliner comes with both teams banged up: FSU lost Devin Carter and Karson Hobbs 3417, while SMU is without Aakil Washington and likely Jordan Hudson 8785. The market is the most bearish number on FSU; the independent projections keep SMU’s margin under two. In a game this close, special teams and turnovers decide the race. 09 THE WEEKEND’S STAKES Every result this week reshapes the early ACC race. Virginia, NC State and North Carolina are idle, so the two ACC games — Miami- Stanford and Florida State-SMU — carry the conference table this week. If Miami wins by the expected 21-24 points, the SP+ gap between the league’s top team and everyone else widens; if Stanford pulls the upset, the race is open before October. Florida State-SMU matters even more for the standings: the loser is 0-1 in ACC play with the winner owning head-to-head. In nonconference play, Clemson at LSU and Louisville vs. Ole Miss are the ACC’s two ranked matchups; one competitive showing and one upset would go a long way toward fixing the league’s national reputation. The one game that matters most is Monday’s Florida State-SMU matchup — a ranked ACC contender against a traditional power, both carrying real injuries, with independent projections closer than the market. 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Mike Norvell confirms FSU freshman WR Devin Carter unavailable vs New Mexico State (Sports Illustrated (FSU)) https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/mike-norvell-confirms-injury- promising-fsu-football-freshman-wr-devin-carter- https://www.tigerrag.com/3-lane-kiffin-starters-at-ole-miss-and-jack-pyburn- could-end-up-at-lsu-after-ruling-by-baton-rouge-judge/ 65. Miami Hurricanes unveil depth chart before Notre Dame game | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of- miami/article311895353.html 66. How healthy is Ole Miss with the season opener approaching? - HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More https://www.hottytoddy.com/2026/08/25/pete-golding-ole-miss-injury-update/ 67. Miami Hurricanes injury update: Brown, Frederique, Moten | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of- miami/article314166917.html 68. 2 key Miami players out and 1 a game time decision at Pittsburgh https://caneswarning.com/2-key-miami-players-out-and-1-a-game-time- decision-at-pittsburgh 69. Mario Cristobal Announces Multiple Last-Minute Setbacks as Miami Opens Fall Camp - EssentiallySports https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-mario- cristobal-announces-multiple-last-minute-setbacks-as-miami-opens-fall-camp- luka-gilbert-hayden-lowe-jontavius-wyman/ 70. Miami Hurricanes: Ahmad Moten game-time decision vs Ole Miss | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of- miami/article314233768.html 71. Miami Hurricanes Injury Report: Key Players Missing Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal Ft. Damari Brown | College Sports Network https://collegefootballnetwork.com/miami-hurricanes-injury-report-missing- fiesta-bowl-cfp-semifinal-damari-brown/ 72. Miami Hurricanes injury updates: Trader, Lyle, Blount, Lowe | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of- miami/article312018155.html 73. Two Star Miami Hurricanes Out In Final Injury Report Ahead of Fiesta Bowl https://www.si.com/college/miami/football/two-star-miami-hurricanes-out-in- final-injury-report-ahead-of-fiesta-bowl 74. Miami Hurricanes injury news: Moten, Frederique, Brown | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of- miami/article314021515.html 75. Stanford 37-27 Hawai'i (Aug 29, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=401858201 76. Two starters hurt early for No. 16 SMU, a receiver on 1st play and a linebacker on strange pick-6 | FOX Sports https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/two-starters-hurt-early-for-no-16-smu- a-receiver-on-1st-play-and-a-linebacker-on-strange-pick6 77. College Football Schedule - 2026 ACC Season https://www.espn.com/college-football/schedule/_/group/1 78. ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football ... https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/acc-network-unveils-weeks-0-3-of- 2026-college-football-schedule-kicking-off-august-29/ 79. ACC Announces 2026 League Opponents as Move to Nine ... https://theacc.com/news/2025/12/16/football-acc-announces-2026-league- opponents-as-move-to-nine-game-conference-schedule-begins.aspx 80. 2026 ACC Football Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels ... https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/2026-acc-football- schedule-dates-times-tv-channels-how-watch 81. 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference football season https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlantic_Coast_Conference_football_season 82. ACC football schedule for 2026 season as title game ... https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/acc-football-schedule-2026/ 83. Syracuse rebounds from sluggish start to down Ohio 38-22 in Fran Brown coaching debut | AP News https://apnews.com/article/ohio-syracuse-score- 898837d310ca1de24f682f54b009462b 84. ACC football schedule: 2026 early season kickoff times, TV ... https://fbschedules.com/acc-football-schedule-2026-early-season-kickoff- times-tv-set/ 85. SMU loses two starters to injuries in season opener vs East Texas A&M (Dallas Morning News) https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/smu-mustangs/2025/08/31/smu-rolls-in- opener-but-mustangs-already-face-adversity-not-seen-in-last-seasons-cfp- run/ 86. SMU linebacker Alex Kilgore injured on pick-six, status questionable (AP News) https://apnews.com/article/smu-alexander-kilgore-jordan-hudson- 78751fbf8d54fbece8182ceaed8215ce 87. SMU QB Kevin Jennings limited by ankle injury, expected to play (Dallas Morning News) https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/smu-mustangs/2025/09/09/qb-kevin- jennings-lb-zakye-barker-join-growing-list-of-injuries-for-smu-early-this- season/ 88. SMU losing Abel Hoopii and Link Rhodes for season in fall camp (Roundtable.io) https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/smu/news/smu-dealt-horror-double-injury- blow-ahead-of-season-opener 89. SMU QB Kevin Jennings resumed throwing after finger injury (ACCSports.com) https://accsports.com/news/smu-kevin-jennings-finger-injury/ 90. 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36. College football injury tracker: Major Power Four contenders lost key starters as 2026 season openers near https://lite.apex-football.com/en-NG/news/28ae57e8260825en_zz 37. NC State vs. Virginia Availability Report: Who's Out? https://packinsider.com/2026/08/28/nc-state-virginia-availability-report-2026/ 38. Georgia Tech QB1 Alberto Mendoza confirmed as starter; backup competition ongoing (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/five-players-who-will-change-everything-for-georgia- tech-in-2026-01m151v6h1dq 39. Georgia Tech offensive line still unsettled at multiple spots (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/three-position-battles-still-unsettled-heading-into- week-one-01m1533c5vf4 40. Georgia Tech adds RB Justice Haynes, transfers expected to contribute immediately (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/checking-in-on-georgia-tech-s-incoming-transfers- heading-into-week-three-of-fall-camp-01m05znvz56c 41. DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech staff as assistant WR coach (RamblinWreck.com) https://ramblinwreck.com/news/2026/07/31/five-time-all-pro-hopkins-joins-georgia-tech-staff 42. Miami Hurricanes name starting QB for 2026 season (Sports Illustrated (Miami Hurricanes)) https://www.si.com/college/miami/football/miami-hurricanes-name-starting-quarterback-2026-season 43. Georgia Tech football’s Brent Key enjoys transfer portal ‘inexact science’ https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/08/georgia-tech-footballs-brent-key-enjoys-transfer-portal-inexact- science/ 44. Georgia Tech sets sights on an ACC title after a 9-4 season and major roster turnover | AP News https://apnews.com/article/georgia-tech-college-football-ncaa-811a8b1a223a6028e296f23057c22ec5 45. The Georgia Tech Offensive Line Has Taken A Step Forward At The Right Time https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/why-georgia-tech-offensive-line-has-taken-a-step- forward-at-the-right-time-01m0xa3xktqd 46. Former NFL Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins expected to join Georgia Tech's offensive coaching staff - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deandre-hopkins-georgia-tech-coaching-staff-nfl-free- agent-ravens/ 47. DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech coaching staff before Colorado game https://coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/buffaloes/football/2026/07/31/deandre- hopkins-georgia-tech-coaching-staff-colorado-football-season-opener/91129412007/ 48. DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech staff as assistant WR coach https://www.nfl.com/news-migrated-v2/deandre-hopkins-joins-georgia-tech-staff-as-assistant-wr-coach 49. Josh Petty ahead of schedule but out until mid-October (Fanrecap.com) https://fanrecap.com/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets/georgia-techs-new-o-line-faces-a-josh-petty-reality- early--ancxd 50. Final Georgia Tech Football Depth Chart Projection As Fall Camp Concludes https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/final-georgia-tech-football-depth-chart-projection-as- fall-camp-concludes-01m0r8t8rys1 51. Georgia Tech QB Alberto Mendoza brings high football IQ to Jackets offense https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/08/georgia-tech-qb-alberto-mendoza-brings-high-football-iq-to- jackets-offense/ 52. Final Depth Chart Projection For Georgia Tech's Offense Entering Fall Camp https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/final-depth-chart-projection-for-georgia-tech-s-offense- entering-fall-camp-01kytd0bg1a7 53. 2026 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart.aspx?id=90613&s=georgia-tech 54. What Happened to Garrett Nussmeier? The Latest on Possible Injury to LSU QB vs. Clemson https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/garrett-nussmeier-injury-scare-lsu-clemson/ 55. Georgia Tech's Initial Availability Report For Saturday vs NC State: Who's In and Who's Out? https://www.si.com/college/georgiatech/football/georgia-tech-s-initial-availability-report-for-saturday-vs- nc-state-who-s-in-and-who-s-out-01k8vqr0fz92 56. Pitt opens season with 61-9 rout of Duquesne; Holstein sharp in takeaways (Sports Illustrated (SI.com)) https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/news/takeaways-pitt-panthers-start-season-right-foot-duquesne 57. Final Projection of Ole Miss’ Depth Chart Entering 2026 Season https://www.si.com/college/olemiss/football/final-projection-of-ole-miss-depth-chart-entering-2026- season 58. Pete Golding explains Ole Miss’ stance on late roster additions - HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More https://www.hottytoddy.com/2026/08/25/ole-miss-daequan-wright-zxavian-harris-lsu/ 59. Miami (OH) vs Pittsburgh: Scores, Results Lineups, H2H & Odds https://www.365scores.com/en-us/a.-football/match/ncaaf-(fbs)-382/miami-(oh)-pittsburgh-6601-6753- 382 91. SMU QB Kevin Jennings limited by finger injury - ACCSports.com https://accsports.com/acc-news/football/smu-kevin-jennings-finger-injury/ 92. SMU injury report following win over East Texas A&M - On3 https://www.on3.com/teams/smu-mustangs/news/smu-injury-report-following- win-over-east-texas-am/ 93. Syracuse football's top incoming recruit is out indefinitely with an injury https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/football/syracuse-football-s-top- incoming-01kn2fkqz6vb 94. Trent Hendrick to bring vital defense to UCLA football season following eligibility (Daily Bruin) https://dailybruin.com/2026/08/26/trent-hendrick-to-bring-vital-defense-to- ucla-football-season-following-eligibility 95. Former JMU players say Bob Chesney inspired their moves to UCLA (Los Angeles Times) https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-08-24/jmu-players-says-bob- chesney-inspired-their-moves-to-ucla 96. Virginia Tech football season opener vs. VMI sold out (Virginia Tech Athletics) https://hokiesports.com/news/2026/08/24/virginia-tech-football-season- opener-vs-vmi-sold-out 97. History renewed: Virginia Tech-VMI football rivalry returns to Lane Stadium after 42 years (Virginia Tech Athletics) https://hokiesports.com/news/2026/08/25/history-renewed-virginia-tech-vmi- football-rivalry-returns-to-lane-stadium-after-42-years 98. Did Virginia Tech Answer All Of Its Questions On Offense During Fall Camp? (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/did-virginia-tech-answer-all- of-its-questions-on-offense-during-fall-camp-01m18cda2ehd 99. Which Position Battles Are Still Unsettled for the Hokies Heading Into Week 1? (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/which-position-battles-are- still-unsettled-for-the-hokies-heading-into-week-1-01m0vkg6tcpg 100. Virginia Tech LB suffers another long-term injury that will test Hokies' depth (Fighting Gobbler) https://fightinggobbler.com/virginia-tech-lb-suffers-another-long-term-injury- that-will-test-hokies-depth 101. Virginia Tech Prepares for 2026 Opener Under Head Coach James Franklin (Zona Integritas) https://www.zonaintegritas.news/virginia-tech-prepares-2026-season-opener 102. Three Reasons Virginia Tech Can Reach the ACC Championship Game and Three Reasons it Won't (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/three-reasons-virginia-tech- can-reach-the-acc-championship-game-and-three-reasons-it-won-t- 01m1858xgp4c 103. Tech Talk Live Notes: Brian White, Bud Foster, James Franklin And Kemari Copeland (TechSideline) https://techsideline.com/article/2026/08/28/tech-talk-live-notes-white-foster- franklin-copeland 104. Virginia Releases First Availability Report Ahead of Saturday's Game vs NC State - Jingletree https://jingletree.com/virginia-releases-first-availability-report-ahead-of- saturday-s-game-vs-nc-state-258203.html 105. NC State vs. Virginia football injury report: Freshman WR Tyreek Copper out, UVA without top WR https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/nc-state-vs-virginia- football-injury-report-freshman-wr-tyreek-copper-out-uva-without-top-wr- 289225685/ 106. UVA Football: Not confident about Kam Robinson being out there on Saturday https://augustafreepress.com/news/uva-football-im-not-too-confident-about- kam-robinson-being-out-there-on-saturday/ 107. Kam Robinson Will Be Game Time Decision For Virginia Football Season Opener - TheSabre - Virginia Cavaliers Sports https://thesabre.com/football/2026/08/25/kam-robinson-will-be-game-time- decision-for-virginia-football-season-opener 108. Elliott Says, Kamren Robinson will be a game-time decision. - ACCSports.com https://accsports.com/news/elliott-says-kamren-robinson-will-be-a-game-time- decision/ 109. UVA Football: Status reports on Kam Robinson, more as camp winds down https://augustafreepress.com/news/uva-football-status-reports-on-kam- robinson-more-as-training-camp-winds-down/ 110. Miami headlines ACC race after coming within a win of last year's national title | AP News https://apnews.com/article/acc-football-preview- 6d21c068d811ab6cc0e9f50ec263d13e 111. No. 7 Miami the pick to win the ACC title, and Hurricanes eyeing bigger prizes | AP News https://apnews.com/article/miami-hurricanes-college-football-2026- a45416e56719d5fb36f0289f7ab73bb1 112. Miami Hurricanes football season will come down to these 3 games https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hurricanes/2026/08/24/miami- football-games-define-season/91394082007/ 113. ACC college football preview 2026: Can anyone keep up with Miami? - NBC Sports https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/acc-college-football- preview-2026-can-anyone-keep-up-with-miami 114. ACC expert picks 2026: Bold predictions, projected order of finish, overrated and underrated teams - CBS Sports https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/acc-expert-picks-preview- 2026-season/ 115. Miami is the favorite, but the ACC could have several teams crashing the CFB ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 9 of 10
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Playoff race - The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7543633/2026/08/28/acc-football- predictions-2026/ 116. 2026 ACC and Notre Dame college football predictions: Will Miami run away with first title? - The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7517462/2026/08/19/acc-football- predictions-2026-standings/ 117. The Miami Hurricanes have never won the ACC title. They're picked as the league's headliner in '26 | FOX Sports https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/the-miami-hurricanes-have-never- won-the-acc-title-theyre-picked-as-the-leagues-headliner-in-26 118. ACC Football Preview and Predictions for 2026 Season https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25473259-acc-football-preview-and- predictions-2026-season ACC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 10 of 10
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