NC State Takes on No 16 Notre Dame as No 25 Florida State Welcomes Pittsburgh in Top ACC Matchups of the Week
Exciting Weekend Showdown: N.C. State vs. Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference
N.C. State takes on No. 16 Notre Dame this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, and fans are eagerly anticipating this high-stakes match, available on Peacock. While Notre Dame aims to strengthen its College Football Playoff hopes after narrow losses to Miami and Texas A&M, N.C. State is determined to navigate the challenging second half of its schedule. The Wolfpack began the season with three consecutive wins but faced setbacks against Duke and Virginia Tech before bouncing back against Campbell. The upcoming weeks will see N.C. State facing a rigorous lineup that includes Miami, Georgia Tech, and Florida State.
Pittsburgh vs. Florida State: Rebound Opportunity for the Seminoles
As No. 25 Florida State seeks redemption after two consecutive league losses, they welcome Pittsburgh this Saturday at noon ET on ESPN. The Seminoles dropped a double-overtime game to Virginia and fell at home to Miami. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh will ride the momentum of their recent victory over Boston College with freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel at the helm.
Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech: Hokies Visit the Yellow Jackets
No. 13 Georgia Tech, boasting a 5-0 start for the first time since 2014, hosts Virginia Tech this weekend. The Yellow Jackets recently edged out Wake Forest in overtime and used their bye week to regroup. The Hokies are looking to recover from their loss to Wake Forest after defeating N.C. State on the road.
Key Players to Watch
- Clemson Quarterback Cade Klubnik: Emerging from an open week, Klubnik completed 22 of 24 passes, throwing four touchdowns in Clemson’s win against North Carolina. This stellar performance marked an upward turn for Clemson, which initially struggled this season. They will face Boston College on Saturday night.
- Wake Forest Defensive Back Nick Andersen: Andersen continues to be a defensive cornerstone, tallying impressive tackle numbers in losses to N.C. State and Georgia Tech, and in a victory over Virginia Tech. Wake Forest heads to Oregon State this weekend.
Conference Insights
The Atlantic Coast Conference features four ranked teams in the latest AP Top 25 poll, including Miami, Georgia Tech, Virginia, and Florida State. In other matchups, Stanford will meet SMU, both recent additions to the league. Miami’s defense ranks 13th nationally, an impressive statistic as they enter their bye week. Meanwhile, California, Duke, Louisville, North Carolina, Syracuse, and Virginia are also on a break this week.
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