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Here's a shocker: Sean Glennon has been named Virginia Tech's starting quarterback. Frank Beamer told anyone who would listen it was an open battle, but everyone around the program knew Glennon would eventually be the man.

Miami's Sam Shields has seven touchdowns in seven days, and some say he is the next superstar for the Hurricanes. Here are some other Miami football notes from our friends at the Miami Herald.

Christian Olsen finally gets his shot at UVa.

Friend of the Nation Emily Badger has this story on a 33-year-old walk-on hoping to reach his dream of playing football at Florida State.

N.C. State is hoping to have running backs Toney Baker and Andre Brown on the field together as much as possible this season.

A former member of the Wolfpack, Philip Rivers, has started off hot for the San Diego Chargers this preseason. Meanwhile, Justin Burke is getting comparisons to Rivers, although Chuck Amato hasn't decided if he should redshirt the State freshman.

Boston College's Tom O'Brien is also taking a long look at his freshmen.

The Georgia Tech secondary is showing signs of life.

Everyone around Clemson football, except maybe the fans and media, seems fine about Will Proctor at quarterback.

And former Miami running back Clinton Portis dislocated his shoulder in the Washington Redskins' first preseason game this year.

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