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KC Joyner writes that despite losing major talent on defense to the NFL draft and graduation, Florida State's defense should remain elite. He points to a strong returning secondary as a significant factor.

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Heather dazzled you all earlier today with her five bold predictions for 2013. So that got us thinking -- how did I do with my 2012 ACC preseason predictions? If I played baseball, I would win the hitting crown! But this is football, so ... see fo...

The entire 2012 season is officially in the books, and there was some movement in the final ACC power rankings for ESPN.com based on the bowl performances. Before we turn the page and look ahead to how the ACC will stack up in 2013, take one look bac...

This will be remembered as one of the worst seasons in conference history. North Carolina was ineligible for the postseason. Miami won the division for the first time since joining it, but self-imposed a postseason ban for the second straight seas...

The ACC has done it again. From hope to heartache in a matter of weeks, ACC fans and their teams have run the gamut of emotions in the first half of the season. The conference started out strong with a nationally televised showdown between top-...

Here's a breakdown of the Coastal Division bowl chances: Team: Miami Wins needed to go bowling: 2 Games remaining: North Carolina, Florida State, Virginia Tech, at Virginia, South Florida, at Duke Projected path: The Canes will struggle t...

We are at the midway point of the season, so it is time to take a quick look at the bowl chances for every team in the ACC. Here is a breakdown of the Atlantic Division: Team: Maryland Wins needed to go bowling: three. Games remaining: at Vi...

No. 1. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson 2011 stats: He played in 13 games and started 10 as a true freshman and finished with 82 receptions for 1,219 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had 231 yards on 32 carries and 33 kickoff returns for 826 yards and o...

No. 2. David Amerson, CB, NC State 2011 stats: Amerson started all 13 games last year, played 866 snaps, and finished with 59 tackles, five pass breakups, and 13 interceptions. Previous ranking: No. 2 Making the case for Amerson: In 2010, Am...

No. 3. Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech 2011 stats: Thomas started all 14 games and completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 3,013 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also had 153 carries for 469 yards and 11 touchdowns. Previous r...

No. 4. Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State 2011 stats: He started all 13 games in 2011 and led all FSU defensive linemen with 41 tackles (29 solo), and led the team with 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Previous ranking: No. 25 Making the...

No. 5. Mike Glennon, QB, NC State 2011 stats: Glennon threw for 31 touchdowns, the second-highest mark in school history behind Philip Rivers. He started all 13 games, completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 3,054 yards and 12 interceptions. P...

It is time to consult my Magic 8 ball and come up with 10 preseason predictions for the ACC this season. If I get any of these wrong, place all of your blame on said Magic 8 ball. 1. Florida State will win the ACC. Where have you heard that one be...

No. 6. Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson 2011 stats: He threw for 3,828 yards, 33 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over 14 starts. He completed 59.7 percent of his passes and had a 141.2 pass efficiency rating. He had 218 rushing yards and five rushing touchd...

No. 7. (tie) Jonathan Cooper, OL, North Carolina; Oday Aboushi, OL, Virginia 2011 stats: Cooper graded out at 86 percent last year, second-best on the team, and led the team with 47 regular-season knockdown blocks. Aboushi started all 13 games las...

No. 8. Joe Vellano, DL, Maryland 2011 stats: He started all 12 games and led the FBS in tackles by a lineman with 7.8 per game. He finished with 94 total tackles, including 7.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also had two caused fumbles, two fumble rec...