GAME DAY!!!!

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SEC vs. ACC: League rivalry adds to opener




The Conference Headlines

NC State


Gameday preview: USC vs. N.C. State


For Pack, debut vs. Gamecocks is tailor-made: "N.C. State couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the season."



Spurrier: Gamecocks must have balance to beat Pack: "COLUMBIA , S.C. — Coach Steve Spurrier has made it clear that South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia will play the whole game against North Carolina State unless he gets injured"


USC's Saunders makes himself a target : "Gamecocks tight end Weslye Saunders is drawing the ire of the Wolfpack and their fans — just like his father, a newspaper columnist in Raleigh."






North Carolina
Yates, Heels looking for variety in the air: "When North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates dropped back in the pocket a year ago, he automatically looked for one of hi..."

UNC defense looks to develop swagger

Clemson
Tigers in a rush to rack up sacks : "Da'Quan Bowers says surpassing Clemson's record-low sack total of a year ago will be a family matter."



Clemson opener pits old receiver coaches : "Jeff Scott could not understand why so many media members awaited his arrival to a recent interview. Because as Clemson’s receivers coach, it was explained, Scott figures to be one step away from being a head coach."

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NCSU
NCSU football game will pit fans vs. commuters: "N.C. State University has a football game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Carter-Finley Stadium, so get ready for a special pre-game feature on the streets of West Raleigh: a rush-hour traffic contest between fans and commuters."

Schools have lots in common :"The two programs that will meet to kick off the college season Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium are eerily similar, and their likeness goes well beyond nearly identical records over more than a century each of football."

Pack ready for a show: "N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien couldn't ask for better exposure as he tries to build his program."

Spurrier: Gamecocks must have balance to beat Pack

Pack better than Heels - for now: "The balance of power could be completely changed by the time North Carolina and N.C. State meet on Nov. 28, but the Wolfpack is the better team entering the third seasons for Butch Davis at Carolina and Tom O'Brien at State."

Unhappy fans force Pack to abandon its new look : 'After receiving negative feedback from fans, N.C. State has scrapped a new design for its men's basketball jerseys, athletic director Lee Fowler said Tuesday."

Pack CB Morgan will miss opener: "N.C. State cornerback DeAndre Morgan will miss Thursday's season opener against South Carolina with an ankle injury, the school announced Tuesday evening."

North Carolina

UNC defense prepared to take on leading role : "Between the records and SportsCenter highlights, receiver Hakeem Nicks was the face of North Carolina football by the end of the 2008 season."

UNC defense strives for consistency

FIU's Thomas comes full circle: "Florida International has decided it will play North Carolina on Nov. 9 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament as previously scheduled, the school announced Tuesday."

Wake Forest

Freshman to play for Deacs : wow...that's different

Duke
Devils 'punching in' at practice: "During the season, Duke coach David Cutcliffe names the days of the week to match the mood he wants set in practice."

Cutcliffe is confident as Duke prepares for opener vs. Richmond

Cutcliffe has Blue Devils building up to season kickoff: " Duke doesn’t officially open its season until Richmond visits Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday night, but the Blu..."

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