WMAR-2 Tar Heels' defense is questionable after losing seven starters. WMAR-2 New Clemson coach Tommy Bowden brings name and confidence, but expectations remain low. Wake Forest's highly recruited freshman QB C.J. Leak might end up a four-year starter. ESPN2 Expect the Cougars to return to the classic air attack after relying on the run last season. Bruising defense will carry the load until the Hokies' redshirt freshman QB Michael Vick comes around.
Linebackers are strong point.
Oct. 16 at N.C. State, Time, TV TBA QB Jamie Barnette, a three-year starter, could set ACC career passing record this season. Only two losses in 56 ACC games. TV TBA Georgia Tech had highest preseason rank since 1991. PK Brian Kopka hit 10 straight FGs last season.