ESPN.com · Aug 31, 2017
ACC Week 1 picks: Can Florida State upset Alabama?
Florida State-Alabama is this week's headliner, but that’s not the only big game to open the season for the ACC. Six teams are playing Power 5 nonconference opponents, including Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and NC State. The ACC played exceptionally well in nonconference games a year ago, going 10-4 against the SEC and 17-9 overall against Power 5 opponents. Can the ACC keep up the momentum? Here are some predictions for Week 1.
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No. 3 Florida State vs. No. 1 Alabama, Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
David Hale: Florida State 14, Alabama 13