As for Boston College, their defense has been hit extremely hard by injuries. Starting running back Turbo Richard suffered a shoulder injury vs. UConn in the second quarter, and was later ruled out for the rest of the game. Linebacker Daveon Crouch, plus defensive backs Amari Jackson and Syair Torrence did not play in the last ACC game vs. Clemson.

No. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that was supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 has been moved to the Naval Academy because of the government shutdown.

"It's gonna be some game changers," said Walz during the Louisville women's basketball media day Oct. 22. "It's interesting. But we're trying to figure this all out."