NC State, Virginia, Louisville Highlight 2025-26 ACC Basketball Season

NC State men's basketball under new coach Will Wade is preparing for a pivotal 2025-26 ACC season with three key games highlighted against Virginia, Louisville, and hosting Duke and North Carolina. Virginia, led by new coach Ryan Odom, has rebuilt with talented transfers, promising a competitive matchup early in the season. Louisville is seen as a national contender, making their game against NC State a significant test on ESPN's Big Monday. Meanwhile, South Carolina football is gearing up for a critical SEC road game against Missouri, aiming for their first conference win, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers expected to play despite a recent injury. South Carolina-Missouri football has attracted national attention with College GameDay featuring the matchup, though the consensus prediction favors Missouri by over 10 points. These developments highlight the intense competition and key challenges facing both NC State basketball and South Carolina football in their upcoming seasons.