BUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- A two-story Comfort Inn has become a makeshift hurricane hostel on North Carolina's Outer Banks for those who want to stay close to their homes but know they need better shelter from the onslaught of Earl.

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- All of a sudden, losing Ben Roethlisberger for at least a month isn't the Steelers' only quarterback worry.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Ted Stachitas had 160 total yards in his first college start and Wake Forest had six rushing touchdowns in a 53-13 rout of Presbyterian in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.