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WITHERS (Robert Willet/Raleigh News & Observer)

By Heather Dinich/ESPN.com

• Maryland tight end Matt Furstenburg knew this spring he would be a bigger part of the Terps' offense, and his performance against Miami could signal a greater use of the positionunder coordinator Gary Crowton.

• The good news for Duke and BC this weekend? Somebody's gotta win.

• Boston College seems like it has been in a constant state of change. And that's not good.

• Wake Forest receiver Michael Campanaro has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Gardner-Webb.

• Florida State says it's ready for the Landry Jones-Ryan Broyles combo.

• UNC interim coach Everett Withers has reached out to university faculty to stress the importance of academics to the program.

• The questions surrounding Tevin Washington's hold on the starting job have started to disappear.

BOYD (AP Photo)

• Expect to see Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd running more as the season progresses.

• Why was Virginia Tech's defense so efficient on Saturday? Well, Bud Foster knew what was coming.

• Virginia's defense is better this year, no doubt, but the first true measure of how much better comes Saturday against UNC.

• As long as Virginia Tech running back Josh Oglesby gets a chance to shine this year, he'll take the opportunity and run with it.

• Miami offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson is on track to return from a back injury this season.

• Florida State is forming a committee to discuss realignment options.

• Duke kicker Will Snyderwine could miss the BC game with an ankle injury.

• Couldn't agree more with David Teel. You cannot dismiss the importance of academics to the ACC when talking conference realignment. You must understand the ACC to realize that.

• It's time for Jacory Harris to show us what Al Golden has seen this offseason -- improvement.