The holiday season is wrapping up, which means one thing: Uninterrupted conference play is finally upon us. Here’s the biggest matchups to watch as the ACC ramps up this weekend:
No. 17 North Carolina at Miami
Miami (11-1) is the annual victim of a cowardly athletic department that doesn’t want to schedule Power 5 opponents in non-conference play. A near-flawless record would usually be a surefire catalyst for an AP Poll appearance, but the Hurricanes have two impressive wins at most. With that being said, it’s hard to get a good read on Miami’s potential. Last season, they finished non-conference play at 10-1 and then collapsed under the weight of competition, going 8-10 in the ACC.
The deciding factor as to whether or not Miami will repeat in disappointment is their new roster. The Cavinder twins, after initially electing to not use their final season of eligibility after graduating in 2023 (and their agent saying that they planned on pursuing new life in the WWE), are returning for one final ride. Michigan transfer Cameron Williams…
