The Wolfpack has won five of its last six games by an average of 25.8 points. The biggest area of improvement is actually its defense.

However, Beard's old role reportedly will not stay vacant for long. Missouri State is naming SMU offensive coordinator Casey Woods its next coach on a five-year contract, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Pete Thamel of ESPN.

The ACC's commissioner met with Notre Dame's aggrieved athletic director this week in what was described as a positive meeting.

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ACC's third-best rusher with legendary name hits the transfer portal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. NC State running back Hollywood Smothers intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported on Thursday

Florida State’s 2026 ACC football opponents were announced Tuesday, with FSU playing an eight-game conference schedule. The Seminoles will host Clemson, NC State, SMU and Virginia and will travel to Boston College, Louisville, Miami and Pitt.

Thanks to standout play from Tajianna Roberts and Laura Ziegler and an assist from the Turkish national team, the Cardinals are turning heads

The 2026 football season is going to be a "transition year" for the ACC as it shifts toward a model where every league member will play nine conference games and at least 10 games against Power Four foes.

Only two games on Friday and neither one is particularly promising: Florida State hosts Mississippi Valley State and Cal welcomes Morgan State. ESPN lists FSU as a 39.5 point favorite and Cal is favored by 27.5.