Week 9 features a marquee ACC matchup as No. 1 Miami visits North Carolina to face Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. The Canes, led by Heisman contenders Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney, aim to end their ACC title drought. Meanwhile, backup quarterbacks are stepping up across the Big Ten, reshaping the conference race.
Other key games include Florida State vs Clemson, Virginia vs Wake Forest, and Stanford vs Louisville. Despite high expectations, Miami's history of ACC struggles looms large, while UNC seeks redemption under Belichick after a disappointing first season.
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