But the facts remain the same. The ACC holds every ounce of leverage, and Clemson and FSU saying they’ll stay in the league only under their terms is the ultimate walk-back, a desperation play. Which in turn means if the ACC goes along, it’s only offering those schools the dollar-lined off-ramp they’re desperately seeking.

It is time for another week of ACC Football. While some teams are still working to get through their non-conference slate, some big conference matchups steal t

No. 21 Clemson hosts N.C. State to headline the weekly slate in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers blew out Appalachian State to regroup from a lopsided loss to Georgia to open the season.