The football week begins now as the Virginia Tech Hokies travel to Raleigh to get down and dirty with the NC State Wolfpack. Get the complete ACC + 1 schedule along with oddsmaker's favorites at our ACC Nation Media Guide. Last week also provided some Thursday night football. Will and Jim go over last weekend's games starting with Virginia at Georgia Tech. What did the guys think of the outcomes of each of the matchups? Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast and be notified when each episode is released.

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Down And Dirty

What were the most surprising games from last week? What can you expect from teams in Week 9? The guys share their thoughts on all the games and who should come out on top. There's no holding back on some personal perspective this week and count on some finger pointing at who can and should do better.

Will and Jim wrap things up with a look at the ACC men's and women's basketball season which debuts on Monday, November 7. A quick look at the poll reveals what promises to be a super competitive and exciting season ahead in ACC women's hoops with five teams in the top 15 starting with No. 5 Louisville.

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On the men's side there are just 3 teams in the top 25 and 4 from 28 to 35 in the Receiving Votes category looking for their chance to debut. North Carolina is the top dog in the national poll at No. 1 and the Tar Heels have rewarded head coach Hubert Davis with a bright new shiny contract to say thanks. No holding a good man down.