Week 4's top storylines: Notre Dame starts tough stretch; Hogs run into A&M
Things get very challenging for the Irish, unbeaten Arkansas faces a tall task and we try to find Clemson's missing offense as we get ready for Week 4.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-1, 3rd in ACC - Atlantic
Why Desmond Howard has Clemson on upset alert vs. NC State (1:03)
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Drake Thomas, NC State LB
NC State Linebacker Drake Thomas joins the show as he gets ready to face Clemson tomorrow afternoon. We also talk to Syracuse football Analyst Adam Terry as he visits with the guys to help us get ready for tonight’s Syracuse/Liberty matchup. Plus we give you a stat you may not have known for each of the ACC games this weekend as we do "One Stat Per Game".
Notre Dame's Jack Coan faces a path similar to one followed by Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and others
Coan's path has parallels with other former Power 5 quarterbacks who faced similar scenarios.
A battle in the Southwest Classic, a northern showdown in Chicago and more to watch in Week 4
Arkansas and Texas A&M meet for just the third time as ranked opponents, while the city of Chicago hosts Notre Dame against Wisconsin during Week 4.
Devin Leary connects for 42-yard TD pass (0:44)
NC State LB Wilson, S Fagan to miss rest of year
NC State has lost linebacker Payton Wilson and safety Cyrus Fagan to season-ending injuries. The two starters will each undergo surgery.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights (1:41)
Griffin’s kick return leads Mississippi St. over NC St.
— Last week, Lideatrick Griffin’s 70-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter sparked a 20-point comeback for Mississippi State in an eventual win over Louisiana Tech.
Oregon stuns Ohio State, a little bit of smack talk and more from Week 2
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 2.
Touchdown! Lideatrick Griffin scores vs. NC State Wolfpack (0:48)
Person, Knight, defense help NC State roll past USF 45-0
— Ricky Person Jr. scored three first-half touchdowns and was one of two North Carolina State players to run for more than 100 yards in the Wolfpack's 45-0 season-opening win against South Florida.
Devin Leary finds Ricky Person Jr. for the 33-yard touchdown vs. South Florida (0:26)
Packer & Durham Hour 3: Dave Doeren, NC State HC
NC State Head Football Coach Dave Doeren sits down with the guys and gets us ready for tonight’s game against South Florida. Plus ACCN Football Analyst EJ Manuel joins the show to give us his thoughts on Florida State as Mike Norvell enters his 2nd year, and his thoughts on this year's crop of ACC quarterbacks. And the guys say their goodbyes from a beautiful morning at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Boo Coorigan, NC State AD
NC State Athletics Director Boo Coorigan joins the guys on set to explain why this season feels more special than others. Plus ACCN football analyst Eric Mac Lain sits down with the guys to preview tonight’s South Florida vs NC State matchup. And he ranks all the ACC schools and gives us his version of "ACCounting".
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Live from Carter-Finley Stadium
Packer & Durham hit the road as the show is live From Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh as the NC State Wolfpack kickoff the college football season when they host South Florida tonight at 7:30pm. The guys start breaking down the game and we ask if this is the biggest opening week of College football ever?
College Football Playoff tiers: Where all 130 teams fit for 2021
The favorites ahead of the 2021 college football season have been established, but where does that leave the rest of the field? The CFP tiers are here to decipher the hierarchy of college football this year.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Andrea Adelson, CFB Reporter
ESPN College Football Reporter Andrea Adelson tells us about attending the Bobby Bowden memorial service this past weekend. Plus she shares her thoughts on the potential CFB alliance. We also look at how important are the ACC-SEC rivalry games. We debate how the formation of an alliance could affect those matchups. And we look ahead to see who has the best shot at winning the ACC Coastal division.
College football breakthroughs and bounce-backs: What to expect from last year's biggest movers
Outside of the top programs in college football, teams are always in a state of progression or regression. We take a look at the teams that are likely to sustain their 2020 progress and those likely to bounce back from a 2020 regression.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Mike Norvell, FSU HC
Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell visits with the guys to discuss the offseason and look forward to the upcoming season. And Steve Wiseman from the News and Observer sits down with the guys as we start to preview the upcoming season for Duke football. Plus we watch a piece Katie George did with her visit to NC State and The Ocho returns with an electric lineup of unique sporting events including Corgi races, and pogopalooza.
Bilas: The ACC should approach the SEC about a merger (0:41)
ACC looks to prioritize football in marketing
Commissioner Jim Phillips also said the ACC will want to revisit talks with the NCAA about nixing the requirement for divisions at some point in the future.
ACC's Phillips: Vaccines give 'best chance' to play
The ACC has not made a decision on whether games affected by COVID-19 will be rescheduled or forfeited, commissioner Jim Phillips says.
College football media days for each FBS conference
We provide you with the schedule for each college football team's media day ahead of the 2021 season.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Notre Dame, FSU move up in top five
As FSU pushes atop the ACC and LSU and Georgia battle for the top of the SEC, Notre Dame is pushing Ohio State for the No. 1 overall class.
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2021 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 2-0 | 4-0 |
| Clemson | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia Tech | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| North Carolina | 1-1 | 2-1 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Virginia | 0-2 | 2-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards274.038th
Rushing Yards181.749th
Points For33.3Tied-83rd
Points Against10.3Tied-125th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Allen | ATH | Committed | 81 |
| Torren Wright | OLB | Committed | 80 |
| Brandon Cleveland | DT | Committed | 80 |
| M.J. Morris | QB-DT | Committed | 78 |
| Nick Campbell | DT | Committed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | G. Bradbury | Rimington Trophy |
| 2017 | B. Chubb | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2017 | B. Chubb | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 1996 | M. Primanti | Lou Groza Award |
| 1979 | J. Ritcher | Outland Trophy |