(BCSNN) — NC State quarterback CJ Bailey threw for three touchdowns and running back Hollywood Smothers rushed for a career-high 164 yards as the Wolfpack rallied from an early deficit to defeat Wake Forest 34–24 on Thursday night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed the full 2025-26 men's basketball schedule, with Virginia Tech opening its league slate at Cassell Coliseum on either Dec. 30 or Dec. 31 against Virginia for the first of two meetings in the Commonwealth Clash.

(BCSNN) -- Some things never change, and you can count the disrespect of AP voters for teams from The American, as one of those constants. The AP released its Top 25 College Football Poll for Week 3 on Sunday, and while the top five remained mostly unchanged — with No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Penn State, No. 3 LSU, and No. 5 Miami all holding firm — the middle of the rankings saw notable movement. Oregon climbed two spots to No. 4 after a 69–3 throttling of Oklahoma State, while Michigan fell eight places to No. 23, after that surprise loss to Oklahoma.

NC State Linebacker Cian Slone's end-zone interception with a minute to go in the game secured a 35-31 Wolfpack win over Virginia on Saturday afternoon from Carter-Finley Stadium.

(BCSNN) — Louisville overcame a sluggish start and leaned on its defense and explosive playmakers to defeat James Madison 28–14 on Friday night at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Cardinals (2–0) trailed 14–6 early in the second half before scoring 22 unanswered points to secure their second win of the season.

(BCSNN) — Josh Hoover threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns, and TCU’s defense scored twice as the Horned Frogs rolled past North Carolina 48–14 on Monday night at Kenan Stadium, spoiling Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut.

(BCSNN) — Carter Davis drilled a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 remaining to lift No. 10 Miami past No. 6 Notre Dame 27–24 on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, capping a back-and-forth season opener between two College Football Playoff hopefuls. The Hurricanes held off a late Irish rally and sealed the win with back-to-back sacks on quarterback CJ Carr in the final seconds.

(BCSNN) — LaNorris Sellers accounted for two touchdowns and No. 13 South Carolina leaned on explosive special teams and timely defense to defeat Virginia Tech 24–11 on Sunday in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The win marked a successful start to the season for head coach Shane Beamer against the program where his father, Frank Beamer, built a legacy around the very style of play that defined the Gamecocks’ victory.

(BCSNN) — Garrett Nussmeier came up big for No. 9 LSU when it counted most, racking up 230 yards and tossing a fourth-quarter touchdown to rally Louisiana State and defeat No. 4 Clemson, 17–10, on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The result was Clemson's first season-opening loss since 2014.

(BCSNN) — Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown, while adding 152 yards through the air on 9-of-14 attempts as the Seminoles shocked No. 8 Alabama 31–17 on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.

(BCSNN) — CJ Bailey threw for 318 yards and accounted for two touchdowns as NC State held off a late East Carolina rally to win 24–17 in Thursday night’s season opener at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack defense came up with a crucial fourth-down stop inside its own 10-yard line with 37 seconds remaining to seal the win.

(BCSNN) — Two schools and programs with enough history to fill a dozen "30 for 30" docuseries will clash when No. 6 Notre Dame visits No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in a season-opening showdown that could shape the early College Football Playoff race. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with national attention focused on a rivalry steeped in history and renewed by high expectations.

(BCSNN) — North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick has named South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season, the program announced. Lopez will make his debut under center when UNC hosts TCU on Monday night in a nationally televised primetime matchup.

(BCSNN) — Eight months after a brawl marred the conclusion of the 2024 Military Bowl, NC State and East Carolina will meet again on Thursday night in a season-opening rematch at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on ACC Network, with both programs looking to start fresh and build momentum for the 2025 campaign.

(BCSNN) — Micah Alejado threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, and Kansei Matsuzawa drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired to lift Hawai‘i to a dramatic 23–20 win over Stanford on Saturday night at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The victory marked the Rainbow Warriors’ first win over a Power Four opponent since 2019 and their first-ever triumph over Stanford in five tries.

(BCSNN) — Hard to believe, but college football is back with the 2025 season kicking off on Saturday with Week Zero. One of the early clashes we're excited about, just happens to be the last one of the day, featuring Stanford and Hawai‘i at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The matchup, set for 1:30 p.m. local time (7:30p ET) and nationally televised on CBS and Paramount+, marks the fifth meeting between the programs—all in Honolulu—with Stanford holding a 4–0 edge in the series.

Matchups for the 2025 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic have been released and Boston College will open the multi-team event against Davidson on Friday, Nov. 21. Tipoff time against the Wildcats is set for 3:30 p.m. and the game will air live on ESPN2.

(BCSNN) — Former Florida State and Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher says he’s ready to return to college football, citing his passion for the game and belief that he still has “a lot to give.” Fisher, now an analyst with the ACC Network, made the comments during a recent appearance on the “Trials to Triumph” podcast hosted by former Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson.

(BCSNN) — The Louisville Cardinals held their first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday at L&N Stadium, marking a key milestone in their preseason preparation ahead of the 2025 season. Head coach Jeff Brohm said he was “largely pleased” with the team’s performance, especially from the first-team units on both sides of the ball.

(BCSNN) — Duke held its first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium, with quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Henry Belin IV leading the way in a competitive four-quarter session. Head coach Manny Diaz praised the team’s execution and depth, calling the outing “a strong first step” as the Blue Devils prepare for their Aug. 28 season opener against Elon.