After FSU lost 62-55 at Mississippi State last night, the focus now shifts to league play. The intensity rises as does the familiarity with every opponent.
Today, we have six ACC games on the schedule highlighted by Game Sim's #2 team in the nation, Virginia, traveling to Miami to take on a very talented Hurricanes team. Miami has struggled of late but the Canes, if focused, can play with Virginia. After all Virginia is playing on the road as they open up conference play. Remember, the ACC conference road win is a precious thing, and tough to grasp. That said, Game Sim is predicting road wins in 3 of the 6 matchups today.
In case you missed it, Virginia Tech announced on Friday afternoon that Joey van Zegeren has been suspended indefinitely. The news is unfortunate for the Hokies as they will need to rely on their youth even more. Without van Zegeren, good luck to Virginia Tech stopping Rakeem Christmas today.
Check out previews, links, and more below to get you ready for the action.
NCAAGameSim.com Predictions
Pittsburgh at NC State - NC State wins 69-62 Sim the game here
Syracuse at Virginia Tech - Syracuse wins 70-60 Sim the game here
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame - Notre Dame wins 71-67 Sim the game here
Boston College at Duke - Duke wins 77-59 Sim the game here
Virginia at Miami - Virginia wins 71-58 Sim the game here
UNC at Clemson - UNC wins 70-63 Sim the game here
View more predictions at NCAAGameSim.com
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 1.000 | 13-1 | 0.929 |
| NC State | 1-0 | 1.000 | 10-4 | 0.714 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 12-0 | 1.000 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 12-0 | 1.000 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 1.000 | 12-1 | 0.923 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 10-3 | 0.769 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 10-3 | 0.769 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 10-3 | 0.769 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-3 | 0.750 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-4 | 0.692 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 8-4 | 0.667 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 7-4 | 0.636 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 8-5 | 0.615 |
| Wake Forest | 0-1 | 0.000 | 8-6 | 0.571 |
| FSU | 0-1 | 0.000 | 8-6 | 0.571 |
Links
- DeCock: ‘Worried’ Williams curious as Tar Heels begin ACC play
- Stubborn Tar Heels dive into conference play
- Sterner tests await Cavaliers as ACC play begins
- The big picture in the ACC's "Big Four"
- Wolfpack wants to reverse energy trend
- Tar Heels deal with bug -- and bug their coach, too
- Syracuse heads into ACC play in better shape
- What to watch for as ACC hoops play begins
- ACC play to challenge No. 3 Virginia
- Virginia Tech suspends leading rebounder Joey van Zegeran before SU game
- Virginia Tech suspends van Zegeren prior to ACC opener
- Blog: Syracuse-Virginia Tech preview capsule
- Blog: Buzz discusses Hokies as they start ACC play
- Syracuse basketball's Jim Boeheim on the Orange heading into conference play: 'No predictions'
- Duke rookies ACC ready
- 1-on-1 With Coach K: Floor Slapping
- 75 Memorable Moments in Cameron Indoor Stadium
- See the throwback basketball uniforms Louisville will wear against Duke
- Next phase brings new challenges for Duke basketball team
- U.Va., Duke give ACC two January unbeatens for first time since 2009
- Next Up - Boston College
- ACC Roundup - Time To Get It On
- Blue Devils Crush NC A&T By 51
- College Football Playoff reclaims New Year's Day
- Tar Heels deal with bug -- and bug their coach, too
- Next phase brings new challenges for Duke basketball team
- Wolfpack wants to reverse energy trend
- #19 North Carolina at Clemson Preview and Gamethread
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| FSU 55 @ Mississippi State 62 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00:00 PM | Pittsburgh @ NC State | ACCN | Preview |
| 12:00:00 PM | Syracuse @ Virginia Tech | RSN | Preview |
| 2:30:00 PM | Georgia Tech @ Notre Dame | ACCN | Preview |
| 4:00:00 PM | Boston College @ Duke | RSN | Preview |
| 5:30:00 PM | Virginia @ Miami | ESPN2 | Preview |
| 8:15:00 PM | UNC @ Clemson | ESPN | Preview |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Darryl Hicks (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Idy Diallo (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Aaron Thomas (FS) |
| Out - eligibility, will miss the remainder of the season |
| Matz Stockman (LO) |
| Out - hyperextended knee, is out indefinitely |
| Ivan Cruz Uceda (MI) |
| Out - eligibility, will be eligible to return on 1/13 against Duke |
| Kennedy Meeks (NC) |
| Questionable - illness, is questionable for Saturday's game against Clemson |
| Luke Davis (NC) |
| Out - right foot surgery, will miss at least 2-3 months |
| Sasha Seymore (NC) |
| Out - right knee surgery, will miss the remainder of the season |
| Stilman White (NC) |
| Out - illness, will miss Saturday's game against Clemson |
| Cameron Johnson (PI) |
| Out - bruised shoulder, is out indefinitely |
| Durand Johnson (PI) |
| Suspended - disciplinary, will miss the entire season |
| Joseph Uchebo (PI) |
| Doubtful - personal, is doubtful for Saturday's game against NC State |
| DaJuan Coleman (SY) |
| Out - left knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Aaron Rountree III (WF) |
| Out - broken right hand, will miss at least 4-6 weeks |
| Daniel Green (WF) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
