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The battle for ACC Atlantic supremacy begins in Week Four as Clemson and Florida State battle in Death Valley. This game could decide who plays in the conference title game representing the Atlantic division. Despite coming early in the season, this is a massive game.

Florida State surprised many with their 10-3 season a year ago. If they want to take back the ACC crown, they have to get through Clemson who has dominated the conference in recent memory. Jordan Travis has the talent, can he put it all together and avoid the pitfalls of a season ago?

Cade Klubnik is taking the reigns this season at quarterback after D.J. Uiagalelei left for Oregon State. Garrett Riley comes over from TCU as the new offensive coordinator. Klubnik showed promise last year but now he must guide this team back to the College Football Playoffs after a two year absence from the annual tournament.

Florida State holds the overall edge 20-15, but Clemson has been dominant with seven straight wins.

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Colorado vs Oregon

Coach Prime gets his first shot at the Mighty Ducks of Oregon in Week Four. Bo Nix is looking to build upon an impressive season as these two Pac-12 teams battle it out. This will be a good measuring stick for Sanders and Colorado.

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Texas A&M vs Auburn

These two programs have high expectations but have underdelivered in recent years. The Aggies added a new OC with former Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino. The Tigers hired Hugh Freeze from Liberty to repair their program after Bryan Harsin ran it into the ground.

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Ohio State vs Notre Dame

Two historic programs go head-to-head in South Bend after opening last season in Columbus. The Buckeyes are looking to break in a new quarterback while the Irish added the top transfer quarterback of the class, Sam Hartman.

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