North Carolina won its ACC football opener, 38-35, over visiting Pittsburgh on Saturday. … Duke and N.C. State posted nonconference wins as the Blue Devils turned back N.C. Central, 55-13, and the Wolfpack prevailed, 37-20, at Marshall. … East Carolina lost 20-13 at South Florida despite having a 24-9 lead in first downs. The Pirates host Old Dominion on Saturday with the Monarchs coming off a stunning 49-35 home victory over Virginia Tech. ESPN called it the biggest upset of an ACC team in 40 years. The Hokies were favored by 28 points. … The Carolina Panthers are home to take on Cincinnati today at 1 p.m. … Tigers Woods has a 3-shot lead over Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy going into the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta today.