A lot of attention will be on championship week in college football, but there are several really interesting games in college basketball this weekend too. Here are the more intriguing games on the ACC schedule:
Saturday:
Delaware at Duke, 2:00 p.m. (FSN) - Delaware is much better than it has been in the last several years, already winning at UVA. They don't have much chance of an upset in this one, although if they catch Duke on an emotional letdown after the Ohio State game they can keep it close. I expect this to be one of those games where Duke is up maybe three at halftime and ends up winning by 20.
Miami at UMass, 2:00 p.m. (CBS Sports Network) - It wouldn't surprise me at all to see UMass win this game at home, with Miami coming off that big win over Michigan State. The Hurricanes need to carry the momentum from Wednesday, though, and continue to build their NCAA resume.
Oklahoma State at Virginia Tech, 2:00 p.m. - I will be keeping a close eye on this one from Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies have certainly played well in the earlygoing, but this is by far their toughest test. Oklahoma State has that one big blowout win over N.C. State, and a ton of talent. They have only played one game in the last two weeks, so it will be interesting to see if they come out rusty. Virginia Tech could get on the cusp of the Top 25 with a win.
UAB at North Carolina, 6:00 p.m. (ESPNU) - North Carolina is looking to get back to their winning ways at home. And UAB is no slouch. This is the fourth of five straight games on the road for the Blazers. They really haven't beaten anybody yet, so I don't expect them to beat the Tar Heels. But they should at least give them a good game.
Wake Forest at Richmond, 6:00 p.m. - I can't remember how many times this year already I've said: Wake has to win this game. But here's another one. They have got to get some positive momentum to their season. Richmond is certainly beatable: they have lost their only two games against good teams (Minnesota and Ohio). But it is going to be tough for Wake to win on the road.
Sunday:
Clemson at South Carolina, 12:00 p.m. (ESPNU) - Clemson is another team that really needs some positive momentum, especially after that clunker of a game against Illinois. They can certainly win against their rival South Carolina, even on the road. The Gamecocks have lost to Elon already this year and look to be near the bottom of the SEC.
Maryland vs. George Mason, 5:00 p.m. - This game is part of the BB&T Classic at the Verizon Center in D.C. Maryland has been really hot to start the season, and should beat everyone's favorite cinderella. George Mason is always a tough team to play, but they are a little down this year (even though they beat UVA). Expect a 15 point Maryland win.
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