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UVA football is headed to the ACC Championship Game

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UVA football is headed to the ACC Championship Game

News.virginia.edu

UVA clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game with a 27-7 win over Virginia Tech at Scott Stadium.
The Cavaliers will face Duke in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday.
A win would give UVA its first ACC title in 30 years and a potential path to the College Football Playoff.
Chandler Morris, transferring from North Texas, has led UVA with substantial total yards and touchdowns this season.
Morris credited the group’s belief and described the season as a turning point for UVA football.
Virginia’s defense emphasized a physical game and maintaining their standard in the win.
The score and victory built momentum for UVA ahead of a rematch with Duke.
UVA will host a 'Fan Central' in Charlotte as part of a weekend of UVA events.
Virginia entered ACC Championship contention after defying preseason expectations.
The national playoff pathway remains possible with an ACC title.

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FSU Men's Basketball set to host Georgia in the ACC/SEC Challenge late on Tuesday evening

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FSU Men's Basketball set to host Georgia in the ACC/SEC Challenge late on Tuesday evening

247sports.com

FSU hosted Georgia in Tallahassee for the ACC/SEC Challenge, with the game airing on ACC Network.
Florida State entered the matchup at 5-2 overall and 5-0 at home after a 95-59 loss in their previous game.
Georgia arrived 7-1 on the season and featured a high-powered offense leading the nation in several categories.
The all-time series favors Florida State 19-11, with FSU holding an 8-3 edge in Tallahassee.
Georgia's prior loss was not to be confused; their lone setback came later, keeping early momentum strong.
Noles247 planned to provide live updates, including starters, stats, and play-by-play in the article's comment section.
The game followed Florida State's 5-0 home streak and was part of a busy road schedule ahead.
Head coach Luke Loucks led Florida State in his first season with the team.
Georgia's guard play included Blue Cain, who led with 15.3 points per game early in the season.
The ACC Network broadcast provided a viewership option for fans following the matchup.

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Virginia Cavaliers Kicker Will Bettridge Named Recipient of Esteemed Award

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Virginia Cavaliers Kicker Will Bettridge Named Recipient of Esteemed Award

Si.com

Will Bettridge was named the 2025 Jim Tatum Award recipient, Virginia's ninth since the honor began.
Bettridge is an academically accomplished student-athlete with a Foreign Affairs major and Entrepreneurship minor.
Bettridge has excelled on the field, making 20 of 24 field goals and 46 of 46 extra points this season.
Bettridge ranks among the ACC’s top scorers with 106 total points this season.
Virginia clinched a berth in the ACC Championship after beating Virginia Tech.
Bettridge is the first Virginia kicker to win the award since 2019, continuing a legacy of academic excellence.
Bettridge's academic honors include Scholar-Athlete recognition and CSC Academic All-District nominations.
Bettridge is a three-time ACC All-Academic Team member.
Virginia's 2025 ACC Championship path will feature Bettridge as a senior leader.
The ACC recognizes Bettridge with the Jim Tatum Award in memory of Jim Tatum.

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Miami AD: ACC should revisit tiebreaker system

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Miami AD: ACC should revisit tiebreaker system

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Miami AD Dan Radakovich urges the ACC to reconsider and simplify its tiebreaker system after a multi-team tie.
No. 12 Miami finished 6-2 in ACC play but did not reach the championship due to a five-way tie.
Radakovich cites complexity as a barrier, suggesting alternatives that preserve fairness with multiple tied teams.
ACC coaches and ADs voted on tiebreakers after removing divisions in 2023.
The ACC’s current system parallels other Power 4 conferences, which sometimes use different criteria.
Notre Dame’s CFP ranking remains higher despite Miami’s head-to-head win, fueling debate.
Head-to-head results in Week 1 gave Miami a win over Notre Dame, but CFP rankings still differ.
The committee compared Miami and Notre Dame in the same pool but kept Notre Dame ranked higher.
Miami aims for an at-large CFP bid as its championship hopes hinge on conference outcomes.
Cristobal emphasizes Miami’s recent strong run and depth across their lineup.
Radakovich suggests streamlining while maintaining fairness for multiple tied teams.

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Undefeated Missouri faces tough road test at Notre Dame

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Undefeated Missouri faces tough road test at Notre Dame

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Missouri visits Notre Dame in a highly regarded ACC/SEC Challenge matchup as an 8-0 undefeated team.
Notre Dame is 5-3 overall and undefeated at home (4-0) heading into the clash.
Missouri boasts a 40-18 paint dominance and a 20-5 edge in second-chance points recently.
Missouri features five double-digit scorers and averages 92.9 points per game.
Jacob Crews led Missouri with 20 points and eight rebounds in the latest win.
Notre Dame's defense has been a bright spot, often keeping opponents under 70.
Notre Dame faced a 1-2 run at the Players Era Festival before this game.
Houston's rally in the tournament highlighted Notre Dame's tough competition this season.
Missouri aims to use the clash as a measuring stick to rise above expectations.
The game marks Missouri's chance to validate its high-scoring offense against a strong defensive squad.

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Wake Forest Welcomes Oklahoma to the Joel for the ACC/SEC Challenge

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Wake Forest Welcomes Oklahoma to the Joel for the ACC/SEC Challenge

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Oklahoma's defense has shown progress under Porter Moser, with stretches of lockdown play helping them stay competitive.
Wake Forest starts 6-2 this season, with losses to Michigan and Texas Tech and a buzzer-beater win over Memphis shaping their year.
Nijel Pack and Xzayvier Brown provide scoring punch for Oklahoma, with Pack shooting over 50% from three and averaging double figures.

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Sports Editors' Athletes of the Year

Dailytarheel.com

Jake Knapp led UNC baseball with a 14-0 season and won Conference Pitcher of the Year, plus a national pitcher honor.
Ryleigh Heck led field hockey with 19 goals and 51 points, earning All-ACC first team honors for the fourth straight year.
Chloe Humphrey dominated women's lacrosse, scoring 90 goals and winning the Tewaaraton Award as a redshirt first-year.
Reese Brantmeier won the 2025 NCAA singles national championship and earned multiple All-American honors.
Heading into the 2025 calendar year, UNC athletics showcased a successful season across multiple sports.
The Daily Tar Heel named four athletes as Sports Editors' Athletes of the Year for 2025.
Ava Sharon, Brian D'Aguanno, Beckett Brantley, and Matthew Maynard contributed as editors and bios accompany the selections.
The article notes the awards reflect a successful UNC calendar year across varsity sports and recognize top athletes.

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Florida State looks to bounce back tonight against high-scoring Georgia Bulldogs

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Florida State looks to bounce back tonight against high-scoring Georgia Bulldogs

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Georgia shoots at a national-leading pace (99.0 ppg) while pressing for a breakout season, shaping the narrative ahead of the FSU clash.
Georgia set program records for 3-pointers (21 makes, 43 attempts) in its latest win, underscoring its scoring efficiency.
Cal transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson anchors Georgia's 3-point assault, boosting the team-high with 20 points in the latest game.
Florida State staggered by a 95-59 loss to Texas A&M, setting a challenging tone for the upcoming Tallahassee showdown.
Florida State's Kobe MaGee erupted for 21 points, signaling resilience despite the setback.
The ACC-SEC Challenge pits two of the nation’s fastest offenses, spotlighting a high-tempo, scoring-driven matchup.
Georgia emphasizes ball movement and efficient shooting, a hallmark of its high-octane attack.
Transfers Marcus Millender and Justin Bailey contribute to Georgia’s scoring balance from deep, complementing Wilkinson.
Georgia's explosive offense is being built in year four under Mike White, reflecting continuity and growth.
Florida State enters the Georgia game with home-court strength and a recent home-winning streak, seeking to rebound against a top-scoring foe.
FSU faces a stacked Georgia lineup featuring Wilkinson (16.5 ppg) and Cain (15.3 ppg), plus freshman Wilkins (9.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg).

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Is college basketball about to say, 'So long, Cinderella?'

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Is college basketball about to say, 'So long, Cinderella?'

Sports.yahoo.com

Analysts say NIL money and looser transfer rules are widening the talent gap between power conferences and mid-majors.
No non-power-conference team has cracked the AP Top 25 this season besides Gonzaga, signaling rising disparities.
Experts warn the trend could threaten March's magic as underdog stories become rarer.
The article highlights how NIL deals and the transfer portal accelerated player movement to top programs.
Analysts point to 2021 rule changes and 2024 NIL expansion as foundational shifts in college basketball.
The piece notes a performance gap: high-major programs outperform smaller conferences in November matchups.
Miya’s ratings place Big East as lowest-rated power conference and Atlantic 10 as highest among others.
Ken Pomeroy’s ratings show the gap between weakest power and strongest non-power conferences widening.
Coaches warn that sustained high NIL value may deter mid-major players from staying or moving down a level.
The article attributes recent high-major recruitment success to deep NIL funds and international prospects joining U.S. college programs.

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Jai Lucas recaps Thanksgiving tournament, preview Miami’s game against Ole Miss: `We've gotten better'

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Jai Lucas recaps Thanksgiving tournament, preview Miami’s game against Ole Miss: `We've gotten better'

On3.com

Miami faces Ole Miss on the road in a high-stakes ACC/SEC challenge after a 6-2 start this season.
Lucas says the team has gotten better across Florida, BYU, and Georgetown, emphasizing growth through different styles.
Lucas notes his starters logged fewer minutes against Georgetown to keep them fresh for later in games.
Ole Miss adds new talent under Chris Beard, including transfer guard AJ Storr and Ilias Kamardine.
Beard’s squad is rebuilding after offseason turnover and aims to be a tough, physical foe on the road.
NCAA NET rankings place Miami No. 38 nationally, with a potential Quad 2 win over Ole Miss improving postseason positioning.
Miami has 4-0 and 3-0 quadrants of wins against lower-ranked opponents, with key tests ahead.
Miami aims to turn a potential Quad 1/Quad 2 profile into a stronger postseason resume with more wins.
The piece links to broader CaneSport coverage and emphasizes ongoing coverage of Miami basketball.

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