On this week's episode of ACC Nation Podcast plenty of sports news and interviews. Special guests this week include Heels Maven publisher Brant Wilkerson-New with a preview of the Tar Heels and some basketball. Brant tosses in a 'Roy-ism' for good measure. Then, the Sports Director of NewsChannel9 and Host of Orange Nation, Steve Infanti talks Syracuse football. Steve looks at 'Cuse basketball, too. And, we wrap things up with a visit from 24/7 Miami Insider Andrew Ivins. We'll get his observations on what's ahead for the Hurricanes in football.

Sports news from across the ACC includes the preseason favorites in cross country along with updates on field hockey and golf.

Jim provides his thoughts on opening week and the debut of the ACC Network.

Will breaks down how ACC teams performed in Week One of college football action. What will teams need to work on? Who stepped up and had a good week?

Sports News And Interviews

* Georgia Tech @ Clemson* Travis Etienne makes a case for being considered for the Heisman* Tobias Oliver - should he be considered for another position?

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Brant Wilkerson-New (North Carolina)

* Keeping up with North Carolina through Heels Maven* Change of culture - It starts with Mack Brown * Sam Howell - 'Gunslinger' * The talent that delivers points for the Tar Heels * Facing Miami * Basketball - Cole Anthony (the next 'phenom') * The Roster * 'Roy-isms'

Preseason ACC Cross Country Rankings

Conference Call

* Utah State @ Wake Forest* The Demon Deacons deliver on offense* Boise State @ Florida State* Our first 'head scratcher' game of the season* Analyzing weak spots* Looking at strengths and asking, Why did Cam Akers only get 15 carries?* East Carolina @ NC State* The offense picks up where it left off* The defense, with adjustments, gets the job done* South Carolina @ North Carolina* Mack Brown helps the Sun shine again in Chapel Hill

Preseason Field Hockey Rankings

Steve Infanti (Syracuse)

* Will Tommy DeVito get it done for the Orange?* Syracuse has the offensive weapons - Can the O Line hold up?* Syracuse faces Maryland this week and the defense can play a big role* The oft repeated question - How will this team look at the end of the season?* Where is 'Cuse basketball headed? The future looks bright.* Steve's 'Passions'

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More Reviews

* Duke vs Alabama* The Blue Devils put up a good fight.* Virginia Tech @ Boston College* Flowers 'blooms'* Turnovers stops the Hokies* Syracuse @ Liberty* The hospital bed bowl* Defense carries the water* Virginia @ Pitt* Adjustments on defense stop Pitt's offense

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Andrew Ivins (Miami)