Daily news: Duke, UNC to play in the PK80, plus a Dennis Smith Jr. check-in

 

Boston College

Steve Addazio was impressed with the performance last week of Virginia Tech’s Jerod Evans.

Clemson

Could Ray-Ray McCloud be a difference-maker tonight Clemson when they take on Georgia Tech?

Duke

Duke — along with UNC — will play in the brand new Phil Knight Invitational, which will take place around Thanksgiving.

Florida State

The Seminoles offensive line had all kinds of issues against Louisville, especially in the run game.

Georgia Tech

According to multiple media reports — Georgia Tech will name Todd Stanbury, an alum, as their new athletic director.

Louisville

Receiver James Quick is off to a fast start for the Cardinals in 2016.

Miami

Dewan Huell, a freshman forward, will not be suspended following an arrest last week.

NC State

Good isn’t enough for Dennis Smith Jr.; he wants to be great, according to this pierce from the News and Observer.

North Carolina

Can Gene Chizik straighten out North Carolina’s slumping run defense?

Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s defense will have to be ready to slow down Duke’s Jela Duncan this weekend.

Pittsburgh

Outside of Quadree Henderson and Scott Orndoff, the rest of Pitt’s receivers need to step up.

Syracuse

Syracuse’s best 2017 commit — quarterback Tommy DeVito — will play in the Under Armour All-American Game.

Virginia

Senior cornerback Tim Harris will undergo surgery on Thursday.

Virginia Tech

How has Mook Reynolds played so far this season as the nickelback in Bud Foster’s scheme?

Wake Forest

The opponent for Wake Forest this week is Indiana, which is in the middle of a rebuild under coach Kevin Wilson.