Mack Brown on preparing his team without overworking them: "The biggest thing is you don’t want to play the game today. Guys are excited, they’ve had twenty-something practices. And they’re on the really weird side of: a little tired and excited. So, you’ve got to get them fresh between now and Friday night. You’ve got to get their minds right." (Chapelboro.com) UNC vs. Virginia Tech Among Top College Football Games Of Week 1
9. North Carolina at Virginia Tech: UNC lost two 1,000-yard rushers and its top two receivers. But QB Sam Howell is a star and there.