The schedule for ACC Football on Saturday for Week 3 – 10 games, beginning at noon, ending around 11 p.m.
My view on the games of the day:
- #16 SMU (FPI: 24) at #23 Louisville (FPI: 28)
- #25 Virginia (FPI: 25) vs. West Virginia (FPI: 61)
- Virginia Tech (FPI: 31) at Maryland (FPI: 45)
- FSU (FPI: 37) at #10 Alabama (FPI: 7)
- North Carolina (FPI: 42) at Clemson (FPI: 46)
- NC State (FPI: 58) at Vanderbilt (FPI: 39)
North Carolina at Clemson | noon ET
Series: Clemson leads series, 41-19-1
Last meeting: Clemson, 38-10 (2025)
TV: ESPN
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 82 / SiriusXM 179 / SiriusXM 234
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 82 / SiriusXM 958
Game Notes
- Clemson evened its record at 1-1 with a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern in Week 2. The Tigers’ defense forced eight three-and-outs and held the Eagles to only 11 rushing yards.
- Clemson wide receiver T.J. Moore posted his fifth career 100-yard receiving game with seven receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown against Georgia Southern. Moore has recorded at least one reception in all 29 games of his Clemson career.
- North Carolina enters conference play at 2-0, coming off a 35-3 victory over East Tennessee State in its home opener.
- The Tar Heels have allowed just 13 points through their first two games.
- North Carolina running back Demon June rushed for three touchdowns against ETSU, recording the first multi-touchdown game of his career.
- North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 476 yards through two games, including 244 yards and two touchdowns in the win over ETSU.
Mercer at Georgia Tech | noon ET
Series: Georgia Tech leads series, 14-1-1
Last meeting: Georgia Tech, 35-10 (2016)
TV: ACC Network
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 113 / SiriusXM 236
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 960
Game Notes
- Georgia Tech looks to bounce back following a 45-24 loss to #18 Tennessee in Week 2.
- Running back Justice Haynes accounted for 117 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns against Tennessee, rushing for 81 yards on 14 carries while adding six receptions for 36 yards.
- Mercer enters Saturday at 2-1, opening the season with wins over East Texas A&M (23-15) and Presbyterian (62-3) before falling 20-13 to Furman in its Southern Conference opener last week.
- Mercer quarterback Jaylen King has thrown for 621 yards and five touchdowns through three games, while the Bears have averaged 6.8 yards per offensive play.
NC State at Vanderbilt | 12:45 p.m. ET
Series: Vanderbilt leads series, 2-1
Last meeting: NC State, 41-17 (2016 Independence Bowl)
TV: SEC Network
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 180 / SiriusXM 235
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 959
Game Notes
- The Wolfpack are coming off a 73-0 win over Richmond, setting program records with 734 yards of total offense, 428 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
- Vanderbilt enters Saturday 2-0 for the fifth consecutive season, its longest run of 2-0 starts since doing so five straight years from 1934-38. The Commodores have also won 10 consecutive home non-conference games.
- Five-star freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will make his first career start for Vanderbilt after helping rally the Commodores past Delaware in Week 2. Curtis completed 14-of-22 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown while adding two rushing scores in the 35-26 victory.
Maine at Boston College | 2 p.m. ET
Series: Boston College leads series, 7-3
Last meeting: Boston College, 38-17 (2022)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 123 / SiriusXM 248
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 964
Game Notes
- Boston College linebacker Anthony Palano was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week and ACC Linebacker of the Week following a standout performance against Rutgers in a 28-21 BC win. Palano recorded two interceptions, one sack, 2.0 tackles-for-loss and nine total tackles in the victory.
- Quarterback Mason McKenzie has provided a dual threat for the Eagles, throwing for 475 yards and two touchdowns while leading the team with 172 rushing yards and a score. McKenzie is one of only five FBS quarterbacks with at least 170 rushing yards this season.
- Maine enters Saturday with a 1-2 record and is looking to snap a two-game skid. The Black Bears opened the season with a 21-18 road victory over Towson before dropping their next two contests.
- Maine quarterback Carter Peevy has started all three games for the Black Bears and has thrown for 580 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a rushing score.
Florida State at #10 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. ET
Series: Alabama leads series, 3-1-1
Last meeting: Florida State, 31-17 (2025)
TV: ABC
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 269 / SiriusXM 270
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 978 / SiriusXM 979
Game Notes
- After opening the season with a Week 0 win over New Mexico State, the Seminoles dropped a 27-24 thriller to #19 SMU in Week 1, with the Mustangs connecting on the game-winning field goal with 21 seconds remaining.
- Florida State has leaned on its ground game early, averaging 208.0 rushing yards per game. Ousmane Kromah leads the Seminoles at 115.5 rushing yards per contest and has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in both games this season.
- Alabama enters Saturday 2-0 overall and 1-0 in SEC play after rolling to a 45-17 win over Kentucky in its conference opener. The Crimson Tide have scored at least 40 points in each of their first two contests.
- Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell has thrown for 444 yards through two games, averaging 222.0 passing yards per contest. The sophomore has also contributed on the ground as part of an Alabama offense averaging more than 400 total yards per game.
#16 SMU at #23 Louisville | 3:30 p.m. ET
Series: SMU leads series, 4-0
Last meeting: SMU, 38-6 (2025)
TV: ESPN2
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 80 / SiriusXM 81 / SiriusXM 179 / SiriusXM 234
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 80 / SiriusXM 81 / SiriusXM 958
Game Notes
- Two of the ACC’s top three offenses will square off, with SMU averaging 566.0 yards per game and Louisville averaging 552.0. The two teams have combined for 180 points and 2,236 yards of total offense through four games.
- The nation’s top two players in total offense will square off Saturday, as SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings leads all FBS players with 402.5 total yards per game, while Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz ranks second at 375.0 yards per game. The ACC duo has combined for 1,555 yards of total offense and 15 total touchdowns through two games apiece this season.
Wagner at Cal | 3:30 p.m. ET
Series: First meeting
Last meeting: N/A
TV: ACC Network
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 113 / SiriusXM 236
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 960
Game Notes
- The Golden Bears enter the weekend at 1-1 overall and 1-0 in ACC play after earning a 21-18 road victory at Syracuse last Saturday. Cal rallied from a 12-0 deficit to secure the win.
- Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi earned his first career victory as a collegiate head coach with the win at Syracuse.
- Safety Kingston Lopa delivered a historic performance at Syracuse, recording three interceptions, including a fourth-quarter pick-six that gave Cal the lead for good. He became the first Golden Bear with three interceptions in a game since Jaylinn Hawkins in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl.
- Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was turnover-free at Syracuse, completing 21-of-34 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns. The two scoring passes increased his career total to 22.
Stanford at Duke | 4 p.m. ET
Series: Stanford leads series, 3-1
Last meeting: Stanford, 50-13 (2012)
TV: The CW
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 180 / SiriusXM 235 / SiriusXM 261
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 959 / SiriusXM 970
Game Notes
- Stanford running back Micah Ford has scored three rushing touchdowns through two games, one shy of the ACC lead among running backs, while his 36 carries are tied for third-most in the conference.
- Linebacker Matt Rose anchors the Stanford defense with 21 tackles, the second-most in the ACC through two games. Rose recorded 12 tackles against Miami after finishing 2025 among the nation’s top 25 in total tackles.
- Duke is off to a 2-0 start following a 31-27 road win at Illinois in Week 2. The Blue Devils rallied behind quarterback Walker Eget, who threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
- Duke running back Nate Sheppard has been one of the nation’s most productive backs, rushing for 374 yards through two games, including 147 yards against Illinois. He has also scored three rushing touchdowns.
West Virginia vs. #25 Virginia | 7:30 p.m. ET
Series: Virginia leads series, 12-10-1
Last meeting: Virginia, 48-22 (2002 Continental Tire Bowl)
TV: ACC Network
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 179 / SiriusXM 234
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 958
Game Notes
- #25 Virginia and West Virginia enter the Duke’s Mayo Classic at 2-0, with the Cavaliers seeking their first 3-0 start since 2019 and the Mountaineers looking to start 3-0 for the first time since 2018.
- Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula has completed 84 percent of his passes (21-of-25) with five touchdowns through two games. He also rushed for a career-high 110 yards in the season-opening win over NC State.
- Mountaineers’ quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. has been a true dual threat, accounting for 486 total yards and six touchdowns through two games—287 yards and three touchdowns passing and 199 yards and three scores rushing.
Virginia Tech at Maryland | 7:30 p.m. ET
Series: Maryland leads series, 17-15
Last meeting: Maryland, 54-10 (2021 Pinstripe Bowl)
TV: FS1
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 180 / SiriusXM 235
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 959
Game Notes
- Virginia Tech and Maryland meet with matching 2-0 records Saturday night at SECU Stadium, marking the Hokies’ first road game and first Power Four non-conference matchup under head coach James Franklin.
- Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has completed 77.4 percent of his passes through two games, throwing for 551 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. The Hokies as a team have completed 77.6 percent of their passes.
- Maryland carries the nation’s longest active non-conference winning streak at 20 games into Saturday after defeating UConn, 38-14, in Week 2.
- Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington completed 24-of-27 passes against UConn, including 18 consecutive completions, the longest single-game streak by a Maryland quarterback since 1953.
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