ACC football teams prepare for key matchups in the second week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Atlantic Coast Conference enters its second week of play following a 7-7 performance during the opening round. Among the marquee matchups, Georgia Tech hosts No. 18 Tennessee after falling to Colorado in its season opener. Elsewhere, Illinois travels to face Duke, with the Blue Devils looking to address offensive concerns after a low-scoring win against Tulane. Syracuse hosts Cal following a dominant victory over New Hampshire to open the season. Several other programs, including No. 7 Miami, No. 24 Louisville, and No. 25 Virginia, are also scheduled for action this weekend. These games serve as a significant test for conference teams aiming to establish momentum after a mixed start to the 2026 campaign.
- •Georgia Tech hosts No. 18 Tennessee following an opening week loss to Colorado.
- •Syracuse faces Cal at home after a 66-3 season-opening win against New Hampshire.
- •Duke hosts Illinois as the Blue Devils look to improve their offensive performance.
- •No. 7 Miami, No. 24 Louisville, and No. 25 Virginia are also scheduled to play.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting ACC football scores in Week 2: Georgia Tech has pivotal game vs. Tennessee
"There are three ACC games to really pay attention to this weekend.
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