Colin Peluse headlines a much-improved pitching staff for Wake Forest, which is loaded with power and athleticism in the lineup, setting the Deacs up for a major bounceback.

Wake Forest has sky-high hopes for 2018 thanks to a very talented and very deep roster that has grown up since last spring. The Deacs are brimming with breakout candidates.

Adam Wolf and Louisville host North Carolina in the marquee series of ACC opening weekend. Aaron Fitt breaks down the top storylines to watch opening weekend.

First-team preseason All-American Seth Beer is back to lead powerful Clemson, one of numerous very talented teams who should jockey for position in the loaded ACC.

Slugger Bobby Seymour is one of several new faces who will assume prominent roles for Wake Forest, which has reloaded well after losing a host of stars.