AARON BEARD and STEVE REED Sports Writers.

FILE - Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties

Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31. The Gamecocks are coached by Shane Beamer, son of former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer. Pry acknowledges the family ties, noting Frank Beamer’s support for his son. Meanwhile, Boston College wide receiver Lewis Bond is eyeing Zay Flowers’ school record for career receptions and yards. Bond emphasizes team success over personal goals. At ACC media days, NC State quarterback CJ Bailey embraces the underdog role after a challenging season. Duke’s Wesley Williams explores hot yoga and Pilates, finding it beneficial for core strength.

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FILE - Florida State head coach Mike Norvell monitors the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)

Florida State is coming off a brutal year. Coach Mike Norvell is moving forward with exuberance

Florida State coach Mike Norvell can’t wait to move past last year’s struggles. FSU went from being the reigning champion and preseason favorite last summer to finishing last in the league with a two-win season. Norvell said Wednesday during the ACC’s preseason media days that everything hinges on the Seminoles’ response to last year’s stumble. Also on Wednesday, Georgia Tech announced an extension with its offensive coordinator while Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne says he’s prepared for a big workload under new coach Jake Dickert.

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