SMU's visit to Wake Forest and No. 7 Georgia Tech's home game against Syracuse headline this week's slate in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

What makes a good gig has changed drastically in the NIL and transfer portal era, but some programs are further ahead than others.

CBS Sports was provided 25-plus hours of behind-the-scenes access at the ACC's Game Day Operations Center during Week 8 of the college football season

NC State – NC State is looking to have a Pat Kelsey-type season with new coach Will Wade. Wade is a proven winner given his history of accumulating talent and success. Led by newcomer Darrion Williams, who transferred from Texas Tech, this group is deep in their frontcourt and can win tons of games from hunting mismatches.

Not only is UVA aiming to continue its successful run of victory, but it's also looking to reach the ACC championships. Every game and every play matters, with little to no room for error. Ultimately, Saturday's matchup is an opportunity for both programs to take center stage and fight for the victory — it will come down to survival of the fittest.

Georgia Tech and Virginia have yet to stumble in ACC play, which makes them seemingly destined to face one another in the conference title game. Miami doesn't play UVA this year either, and the Cavaliers beat Louisville earlier in the season, meaning the Hurricanes are going to need help if they want to guarantee a spot in Charlotte.

The reason the ACC might not have to worry is mostly luck-based on how results have gone and how the schedules shook out.

For North Carolina, one of its biggest threats for an ACC crown is the school just up the road—and it’s not the one in Durham. It’s the one in Raleigh. NC State

The Hurricanes’ path to the ACC Championship Game took a hit when they lost to the Louisville Cardinals on Friday.

Florida State's ACC woes continue, as the Seminoles are now tied for last place in the conference following the loss to Stanford.

Because of the talent influx into the conference this past offseason -- whether it be new coaches, transfers, or blue-chip recruits -- there is potential for the top of the ACC to be good enough to send up to a half dozen teams to the Big Dance this spring.