Kelly readies for his Death Valley return

And Clemson fans are more than ready for an improved running game. The return of running back Yusef Kelly to the lineup for Saturday's game against No. 25 Virginia will be most welcome in light of Clemson's....

WALKING WOUNDED: Receiver Airese Currie, defensive end Khaleed Vaughn and linebacker Eric Sampson are unlikely to play Saturday. Whether quarterback Charlie Whitehurst plays could be a game-day decision. (More here.)

LINEBACKER U? The State examines Virginia's talented linebacking corps, who are the heart of coach Al Groh's NFL-style defense.

DEFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS: The Anderson Independent-Mail takes a look at Clemson's up-and-down defense. The D is doing a lot of good things, but it's also getting burned too often by big plays.

ACC EXPANSION: Fanblogs is reporting that Boston College could get an invitation to join the ACC within the next few days.