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Clemson has the top defense in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers, the defending ACC champions, lead the league and are sixth nationally in yards allowed (266.9) this season. Dig a bit deeper and you find Clemson is 36th in points allowed and 40th in red-zone defense.

‘Today was muddy. Things weren’t as clear as they have been in the past.’

The men’s 8k will start at 8:40 a.m. with the women’s 6k following at 9:30 a.m. Both races will air on the ACC Network and live timing will be available.

Georgia Tech needs a win to bolster its hopes of becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2018. KEY MATCHUP North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton vs. Georgia Tech defensive front. Hampton has rushed for 770 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.

The Eagles have won three straight after starting the season 1-3 and are looking to carry momentum into the heart of the ACC season in their last non-conference game. The Eagles are averaging 210 yards a game — best in the ACC — on the ground.

Miami can secure bowl eligibility with a win and keep whatever hope it has of remaining in the ACC title picture. Virginia is seeking a third straight win and will be flying high after last week's upset of North Carolina — a team that beat Miami the week before.

Miami, which needs to win out for any chance to get in the league title game, opened as an 18-point favorite against the Cavaliers.

‘Some really bloody, muddy yards. ...That thing was a legitimate slugfest.’

The undefeated Tar Heels are playing a struggling Virginia. Here's how to watch.

Line: Georgia Tech by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The matchup of .500 records could be pivotal to each team's hopes for a winning record and a bowl bid. Boston College will be trying to extend a two-game winning streak in its recovery from a 1-3 start.