While we know the Wahoos were outmatched out west, let's take a look at how the rest of the conference fared in their season openers:
While most of the conference scheduled cupcake opponents for their openers, a few ACC schools (in addition to UVa) played some big name teams to start the year. With marquee match ups against South Carolina, Auburn, and Ohio State, the conference had a chance to show its strength on the national stage early in the season. Unfortunately, every ACC squad came up short in those big games.
USC 17 - UNC 13
Marquise Williams threw three interceptions in the Tar Heels' season opener - not exactly what you want to see from your senior quarterback.