ACC matchups feature Syracuse at Pitt, UNC at Clemson, FSU at Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The ACC schedule for this weekend includes several notable matchups. Syracuse faces Pitt at 7:30 PM EST on September 17, following a disappointing loss to Cal. UNC plays Clemson on September 19 with the Tigers starting freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds in the conference opener. Georgia Tech aims for its first win against Mercer, while NC State, after a fresh win over Richmond, meets Vanderbilt. Florida State takes on #10 Alabama after the resignation of its athletic director, which adds pressure to head coach Mike Norvell. Another highlight is #16 SMU's visit to #23 Louisville on September 19.
- •Syracuse plays Pitt on September 17 at 7:30 PM EST.
- •UNC travels to Clemson for its conference opener on September 19.
- •Georgia Tech is seeking its first win against Mercer on September 19.
- •Florida State faces #10 Alabama amid athletic director turmoil.
- •#16 SMU visits #23 Louisville on September 19.
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