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Houston, Barth lead Heels to win

It was fitting two players from North Carolina's defense got the Victory Bell first.

Defensive end E.J. Wilson and cornerback Charlie Brown hopped on the rickety, spray-painted wagon for a celebratory ride after the Tar Heels rode their defense, and running back Ryan Houston, to a 19-6 win over the Blue Devils on Saturday at Kenan Stadium.
Modified: 11/08/09 12:00:17 AM

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Nov. 7, 2009: UNC 19, Duke 6
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First Look: Duke at UNC
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Houston carries the Heels

Wolfpack gets first ACC win of season

Quarterback Russell Wilson passed for three touchdowns, ran for another and survived a three-interception game as the Wolfpack defeated Maryland 38-31 on Saturday afternoon at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Modified: 11/08/09 12:12:36 AM

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Nov. 7, 2009: N.C. State 38, Maryland 31
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First Look: Maryland @ N.C. State

Canes streak now at 11

Cam Ward is injured early in the game and the Canes give up three goals in the 3rd to lose 3-2.
Modified: 11/07/09 11:00:30 PM

Story:
Ward in stable condition after "significant" injury

Tigers romp FSU; control Atlantic

C.J. Spiller had a career-high 165 yards rushing and his 20th touchdown of at least 50 yards and Clemson took its biggest step yet toward an ACC title with a 40-24 victory over Florida State on Saturday night.
Modified: 11/07/09 11:51:35 PM

Nesbitt scores in OT, No. 10 Ga. Tech survives Wake Forest

Josh Nesbitt scored on a 3-yard run in overtime to give Ga. Tech a 30-27 victory over Wake Forest.
Modified: 11/07/09 09:08:41 PM

College Football Roundup

Get recaps from Saturday's games.
Modified: 11/07/09 02:52:47 PM

Aerial show expected as Duke faces UNC

Duke football coach David Cutcliffe dubbed North Carolina, "by far the best defense in our league."
Modified: 11/07/09 06:10:11 AM

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Get all the latest news and insight at ACC Now

Injuries shuffle Wolfpack's offensive line

For most of the season, continuity on the offensive line has been one of N.C. State's strengths.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:15:20 AM

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Pack schedule, depth charts, pics, video and more

Leafs blow past Canes

Good or bad teams, Eastern or Western Conference, American or Canadian, the Carolina Hurricanes do not discriminate when it comes to losing.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:11:05 AM

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First Look: Maple Leafs @ Canes
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Nov. 6, 2009: Maple Leafs 3, Canes 2
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Read more Hurricanes news on the Canes Now blog

Thompson dominates as Heels win exhibition

Senior Deon Thompson has recorded just two 20-plus-point games in his North Carolina basketball career. Judging by the Tar Heels' 107-59 exhibition victory over Belmont Abbey on Friday night, he's poised to post quite a few more.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:11:32 AM

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Nov. 6, 2009: UNC 107, Belmont Abbey 59
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