Clemson favored for first time since '91 (AP)

Someday, Tommy Bowden says, the fortunes of the Atlantic Coast Conference are going to change. The Clemson coach is acutely aware of the perceptions about the ACC, a league whose members have lost their last eight appearances in Bowl Championship Series games, haven't boasted a national champion since Florida State in 1999 and tend to struggle against squads from power conferences. (link)