ACC Preview - October 22, 2005

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Virginia at North Carolina - This game is difficult to call. On the surface, it appears the Cavs should win, particularly in light of their performance last week against Florida State. However, UNC is not as bad as it is made out to be. They played Wisconsin and NC State tough, but the Wisconsin game was early in the season and NC State is a mystery team themselves. Ultimately, UVa is going to be too much for North Carolina. The Tarheels are in the midst of a tough stretch that features Louisville (lost 69-14), Miami, and BC. It wouldn't surprise me if they knocked off at least one. Unfortunately, I do not think it will be Virginia. Virginia 24 - UNC 10.

Temple at Clemson - Ah Temple. Remind me again why you are a Division-1A team? Temple 7 - Clemson 34.

Florida State at Duke - The poor Blue Devils have yet to post a win against a D-1 opponent this year. I think Florida State's cheerleaders could get a W. Florida State 48 - Duke 13.

NC State at Wake Forest - Which NC State team will show up for this game--the one that took VaTech to the wire, or the one that lost soundly to Clemson? Clemson's no slouch, but Wake has a victory over them to its credit. Wake is headed downhill after a loss at Florida State and a close defeat at Boston College. Expect the skid to continue as NC State shows it doesn't deserve to be at the bottom of the ACC. NC State 28 - Wake Forest 24.