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Nothing like a little flame throwing from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips to open the football kickoff for the conference. Phillips and more than a fair share of the coaches and players were full of piss and vinegar during the event. If that attitude holds steady this season it's going to be a spectacular year of football. Will and Jim provide some hot takes on everything and everyone and nobody is safe. With both the Georgia Tech and Stanford football previews available now the guys have Conor O'Neill (Duke), Andy Bitter (Virginia Tech), Emily Leiker (Syracuse) and Manny Navarro (Miami) already lined up for more. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and/or YouTube or listen on streaming radio and give us a thumbs up if you like and want more content. Kickoff Week Zero is under a month away. You'll get your first look at Florida State, Georgia Tech and SMU in action on Saturday, August 24 with the Noles and Jackets on ESPN with kickoff at noon and the Mustangs on CBSSN at 8:00p ET. There are multiple takes on how ACC teams will perform this season. The ESPN FPI's top 5 are Florida State, Clemson, Louisville, Miami and SMU. The Athletic projects Florida State, Clemson, Miami, Virginia Tech and Louisville in their preseason Top 25. And, in perhaps one of the more intriguing rankings Phil Steele has a three-way tie for the top spot between Clemson, Florida State and Miami. It doesn't stop there. There's a four-way tie for fourth between SMU, Virginia Tech, Louisville and NC State. It's going to be a superbly entertaining football season with the kickoff rapidly approaching.

When a quarterback and wide receiver make a special connection it turns into a hot knife looking for butter. Stanford has that pairing in Ashton Daniels and Elic Ayomanor. We direct you to the Colorado game for reference. Coach Troy Taylor is in his second season and though the pantry is a bit bare a quick look at the Rivals recruiting charts from 2023 to 2025 says that won't always be the case. The first year in the ACC won't be a cakewalk for Stanford as they adjust to the new opponents, travel and somewhat nasty front half of the season's schedule. Explosive | Georgia Tech’s ’24 Offense Hot ‘N Ready Special guest, the publisher of CardinalSportsReport.com, Ben Parker joins Will and Jim to preview the Cardinal and look at the 30,000 foot view of the upcoming football season. Short term it's going to be a rough start. Long term, this is a team that will begin to work it's way up the pecking order if they're anything like the majority of the teams in their athletic department. Hot Knife What areas need improving? Is Coach Taylor moving the team in a direction that should excite fans? Parker shares his thoughts on the team and the schedule in this debut ACC football preview for the Stanford Cardinal. We did our best to pin Parker, a Cal grad, on who will take the Stanford-Cal Week 13 matchup and he delivered his best Muhammad Ali imitation. ACC fans, you'll want to follow Ben on X and subscribe to his page to keep up with Stanford. Top 15 Most Annoying College Football Fanbases Stanford fans be sure to subscribe to the ACC Nation podcast, YouTube channel or listen to streaming radio for previews and much more ACC sports.

Coach Brent Key is in his second season at Georgia Tech and he's about to unleash an explosive offense on the conference. The first look belongs to Florida State as the two teams meet in Dublin for a Week Zero opener. The publisher of JacketsOnline, Kelly Quinlan joins Will and Jim to provide you with a preview of the coming football season. The Yellow Jackets are loaded up on offense with the likes of QB Haynes King who, if he takes that next step in developing will be a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. With a solid stable of running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and an experienced and deep line this team has the ability to lay some wood on opponents. ACC Meetings | Conor O’Neill’s Top 10 List Of Invitees Explosive The big question carries over from last year and that's exactly what Will and Kelly go into first. What about the defense? It wasn't an ideal season in '23 for the Ramblin' Wreck on that end of the ball but there's plenty to be encouraged over as an all new coaching staff, scheme, seasoned and healthy players fill the roster. Top 15 Most Annoying College Football Fanbases The recruiting numbers have picked up dramatically (Rivals recruiting from '23 through '25) for Georgia Tech. Coach Key is taking the team in the right direction and Quinlan provides an interesting comparison for fans and opponents to consider. Georgia Tech fans be sure to subscribe to the ACC Nation podcast, YouTube channel or listen to streaming radio for previews and much more ACC sports.

There are plenty of things that family can make light of when it's in-house and the ACC family is no different. From referees to coaches to interns there is more than enough material to get the laughs going. Conor O'Neill, Publisher of Devils Illustrated took at look at 10 people and situations that will have you shaking your head and saying, 'that's right'. Conor joins Will and Jim to share his observations from 'My Take: Who Else Should've Been Invited To ACC Meetings?' Even though a lot is tongue in cheek there's always plenty of truth in humor and you'll see there's plenty to laugh about. ACC Football Previews This Summer On ACC Nation ACC One of the topics is an ACC Media Guide that illustrates why you should never have a single point of failure in your chain of command. Was it an intern or just a frustrated employee? Somebody knows but isn't talking. What exactly happened with 'WakeyLeaks'? Plenty of conjecture floating around the world of social media but an NDA may prevent us from knowing until a party to the strange happenings is on their death bed, ala, 'Deep Throat' of Watergate fame. Listen to ACC Nation Radio, subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast and ACC Nation on YouTube.

What a remarkable set of ACC sports seasons we've witnessed. Will and Jim talk about men's and women's basketball and why you should never judge a book by it's cover on the latest podcast. Will whips out the 20/20 hindsight in his latest article and also provides some vision into the future for men's conference fans, it's a must read. Are You Listening To ACC Nation Radio? There's lots to talk about in this episode including the WNBA Draft, spring football, portal action (seemingly everywhere), a hop, skip and jump SEC basketball coach, the latest Field of 64 projection from D1Baseball with a remarkable number of conference teams plus how a number of ACC teams rank in the latest polls. Remarkable Be sure to listen, like and subscribe on your favorite platforms for the podcast and streaming radio plus we're also on YouTube and be sure to wear protective eyewear!

Tobacco Road begins and ends in Raleigh as the Pack place both men's and women's teams in the top tier of the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. NC State has delivered an amazing package of hoops for fans this season. Bang for the buck? Oh, you're into whipped cream territory now and keep your fingers crossed that a cherry of two are still in the works. You can certainly talk about the ACC men superseding expectations and in many ways the women in post-season action as well. The best thing coming out of this season, other than some fantastic basketball is serious conversation regarding how teams are rated and ranked. The system is flawed and needs yet another overhaul. It's not the only collegiate sport desperately in need of a tune-up. Pack Join Will and Jim on ACC Nation, available in podcast form (subscribe), on streaming radio and watch on YouTube. Listen, like and subscribe to one or all three.

Now seriously, who would have seen the ACC owning 25% of the NCAA Men's Sweet 16? An easy and perhaps lazy approach would have presented North Carolina and Duke, but come on. Clemson and NC State? Hey, we're not complaining and neither should anyone who's a fan of an ACC team. This is the kind of thing that puts the wind back into the conference sails. Round The Bases With D1 Softball Special guest Jason Carmello of Big Underdog joins Will and Jim to talk about the First Round pounds, the second round stumbles and why some teams were improperly seeded. Yes, Carmello addresses Pitt and Virginia as well. Learn from the mistakes and build toward the future. NCAA Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation (podcast, radio, YouTube) for the latest ACC sports news and interviews.

The hosts of the D1 Softball Podcast, Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorenz share great insight into the sport as it continues to grow. Becerra and Lorenz have an extensive background in softball that has continued past their collegiate careers and they provide you with a wealth of knowledge regarding today's game. We touch on the NCAA Power 10 and what makes those teams special including the players that stand out. Then, a look at the latest D1 Softball Top 25 and a closer look at the performance of ACC teams. The rise of Duke and Clemson get an extra spotlight along with thoughts on Virginia Tech and Florida State. Softball How is realignment impacting athletes? You'll appreciate the perspective of two former players and the struggles that may present themselves in the proverbial food chain of college sports. Becerra and Lorenz have some great thoughts here that hopefully administrators will latch onto sooner rather than later. Want In The Loop? Be sure to follow both on social media (X and Instagram) and listen, like and subscribe to their podcast. ACC Nation is available on radio, podcast and YouTube. Give a listen, like and subscribe to one or all three.

If ACC men's basketball doesn't have you reaching for those BC or Goodies Powders (NASCAR reference) then give it a few more minutes. There seems to be a lot of confusion, even among conference teams as to their roles this season. And guess what? The season is just about kaput. So, now, where do all these bruised noodles end up in the ACC Tournament. And gosh, do you think any of them will clear the brain fog long enough to make a respectable run in the NCAA's? That's of course, if they get an invitation. The Latest Men's Bracket With Jason Carmello Will Ojanen puts a little salve on the cranium, rubs it in and still has some big question marks hanging over his head in this episode of ACC Nation. It's been a season unlike almost any other and even with all the opportunities that have been afforded to ease the pain it seems as if everyone wants to look the gift horse in the mouth. Confusion Next Episode: Jenna Becerra And Amanda Lorenz From D1Softball Podcast Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast, Radio and YouTube.

NCAA women's basketball is on fire and you need look no further than the ACC for an example of that smoke, heat and flame. Megan Gauer of Her Hoop Stats joins ACC Nation to talk bracketology and how teams are stacking up in mid-February. Big wins and crazy losses are creating a higher level of churn than usual but it's certainly been fun for hoop fans. Gauer provides you the complete rundown of women's basketball and how they stand in her latest bracket. ACC Nation Radio 24/7 Who are the top seeds and why? What team or teams may be moving from the top line of the bracket? The ACC places 9 seeds at this point ranging from No. 2 to 9 in Gauer's bracket. Are any of this teams likely to move up? Who's underrated? Will any of them move up in seeding? Bracketology Top 16 Committee Ranking - ACC The NCAA Top 16 includes NC State at No. 6, Virginia Tech at No. 10 and Louisville at No. 16. An update reflecting the latest wins and losses will be released mid-week with some turnover expected among the top seeds. Gauer reflects on how that will impact her bracketology efforts in the coming weeks. Subscribe To ACC Nation Podcast Clocks are ticking everywhere and growing louder with every sweep of the second hand. The regular season and an opportunity to lock down a spot in the NCAA Tournament is generating a sense of urgency from coast to coast. Take a quick look at the NCAA NET Rankings and keep this in mind. There will be 32 automatic bids extended to conference champions. The at-large ranks gather in 36 teams. Gauer tells us how deep into the numbers she goes when working up a bracket. That number is most likely the same that the selection committee is working with in reaching the total of 68. Time is slipping away to register those critical wins. Bracketology - Tournament Time The ACC women's basketball tournament is slated for March 6 through 10 in Greensboro. Selection Sunday is on March 17 with the First Four playing March 20-21. The Final Four and NCAA Women's Basketball Championship will be played in Cleveland with the title game on Sunday, April 7. Watch our interview with Megan Gauer on YouTube or listen on ACC Nation Radio or Podcast.

Mid-February is a great time to conduct a physical on the ACC. Are conference sports delivering? Will and Jim pop in on wrestling, swimming, gymnastics, fencing, golf, softball and lacrosse to see how teams are performing. If you go by rankings the answer is, pretty good. Then we stumble into men's basketball. The latest AP Top 25 features 3 conference teams however that could all be jumbled up come the next release. As for women's basketball the teams are beating up on each other yet they're in a good position to hear a minimum of 5 teams called by the selection committee. Tee Time | ’24 Golf – No Rough, No Sand, Seize Green If you're looking for the latest on ACC sports then it's here on this episode. A quick note, on the next two episodes we check back in with our bracketology friends at Big Underdog and Her Hoop Stats to see how the men and women are fairing. Physical Find out how conference teams are performing so far in '24 in this quick and concise physical on ACC Nation. You want ACC sports? Subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast, listen to ACC Nation Radio (also featuring All Sports Discussion) and the ACC Nation YouTube channel.

It's early February so, just chill. ACC basketball is about to get a whole lot hotter. Will and Jim take a look at the Top 25 for men and women, the NET Rankings, toss in some KenPom, discuss the latest brackets for both (check out the links to Big Underdog and Her Hoop Stats on the homepage) and discuss what it might look like on Red Bandana day at Boston College if a certain unemployed NFL coach were to take over. ACC Nation Radio 24/7.....Now Includes All Sports Discussion Chill Be sure to like and subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast, Radio and YouTube channels for ACC sports news and interviews.

Pick your favorite adjective in describing the current state of ACC men's basketball and unless you're a Carolina or Duke fan it won't be ideally used in mixed company. Seriously, what in the hell is this nonsense that resembles the horrors of a six-year old who, awakened by a nightmare in the middle of the night, needs new sheets? Overboard? We think not. At this rate the conference will be lucky to have three teams in the NCAA Tournament. When was the last time that occurred? Listen To ACC Nation Radio For The Latest From All Sports Discussion Is it a lack of talent? Maybe a number of coaches need to experience geographic readjustment? Here we are looking at February, which we all know comes and goes in a heart beat during the season, and which teams (other than the aforementioned) stand out? And don't be a homer with your answer because it's disingenuous. ACC ACC women's basketball doesn't get a pass here either as January has turned into a mess as well. Congrats to Syracuse for moving up in the latest AP Top 25. BTW, you folks who are tossing in a vote for your favorite teams in the poll....just stop it. If you're playing that game then perhaps you shouldn't be voting at all. We also take a look at the opening weeks of ACC football and share some early thoughts on what we see. Wake Forest | D1Baseball’s Top Team In ’24 Fired Up More sports, more interviews and definitely lots of opinion awaits you on ACC Nation podcast, streaming radio and YouTube. Be sure to like and follow one or more.

There was a time when the topic of NCAA WBB came up, many an eye glazed over. For those whose eyes still do the same thing today, they've been missing out on the reality of women's basketball. It's growing, maturing and becoming a major draw on television. On this episode of ACC Nation we wanted to talk a bit more in detail about women's basketball and hear about the 2024 season's brackets. Wake Forest | D1Baseball’s Top Team In ’24 Fired Up Our special guest, Megan Gauer knows women's basketball and she is the bracketologist for the website, Her Hoop Stats. In addition, Gauer covers women's basketball and is a podcast host for the UConn Blog and writes about NCAA WBB on Substack at 'View From The Top'. NCAA WBB Gauer breaks down the top teams in the country, talks about the players that make a difference and shares her thoughts on who to watch. When it comes to ACC she highlights each ranked team and talks about strengths and weaknesses. As usual we find out the best place to grab a slice of pizza when in New Haven and get a solid confirmation that it's a 'slice of pizza', not 'pie' in Connecticut. Subscribe to follow ACC Nation Podcast, go here to listen to ACC Nation Radio and be sure to watch this interview and more on ACC Nation YouTube.

Welcome to ACC sports 2024 and so far the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 have been wild, surprising and fun. What's next? Well, after we recorded this episode the list was added to again and then again and once more. Nick Saban's gone. Bill Belichick's gone. In case anyone had missed it, so is Pete Carroll. And, oh, by the way the top candidates for Saban's job are peeling away left and right plus some Tide fans don't want Dabo Swinney. I'm sure the feeling is mutual among Clemson fans. The vacancy at Alabama will have a ripple effect upon the SEC and college football. Lord help the oversized ego that tries to walk in and do the same that Saban has done over the years. The immediate thought from our corner, hoist a glass and celebrate the monster diminishing in power. We won't diminish any aspect of the coaching supremacy these guys have demonstrated over the years. Respect. But, anything that elevates ACC sports, well we're all for it. Will and Jim look at the final AP Top 25 football poll and share some thoughts on the numbers. For good measure we talk about the addition of Cal, SMU and Stanford and how they will impact the ACC football season. We're looking forward to talking with the folks that cover these teams and providing you football previews in a few short months. ACC Sports Want to paint an interesting picture? In Week 0 of college football Florida State and Georgia Tech will face off in Dublin, Ireland for the AerLingus College Football Classic on Saturday, August 24. Yes, it will be a fun game and an entertaining pub crawl for fans who fly in to see the game. The wildest part may not have anything to do with what we see on the field. You see, ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast for the first time outside of the U.S. at this game. Hear our thoughts on how they may be received by Noles' fans. Jim throws in his two cents on how his Irish relatives should welcome the cast. Always here to help. In other areas of ACC sports. You know all the talk about how the NIL will be a bad thing and then no one stepped up to do anything about it? Well, the NCAA has decided that all of those feral long-tailed cats in a room full of rocking chairs will now be corralled and brought 'in-house'. If you can get past the laughter the guys share some thoughts on that cluster, too. Last, but not least a quick run-down of the AP Top 25 men's and women's basketball teams will occupy your time as well. Want to see the latest men's 2024 projected bracket? Click on the link on our home page for Big Underdog. Thanks for listening and watching. Be sure to like and follow us on your favorite podcast platform, on-line radio and of course, YouTube for more ACC sports.

Will Ojanen and Jim Quist provide their take on ACC sports news. On this episode their thoughts on the two new ACC football coaches, a look at the WNBA Draft and how players have financial options plus the latest rankings of men's and women's college basketball teams. Get The Latest Bracketology From Big Underdog What do Will and Jim think of Syracuse and Duke's moves in football? What do Fran Brown and Manny Diaz bring to the table for both teams? Both come from stellar programs in Georgia and Penn State where they've been successful. Can they bring some of that magic with them? ACC Sports News The WNBA may be about to hit the jackpot with the college players expected to be in the draft. But. What would happen if they opted for another route? The guys discuss that and share the ACC players that Sporting News says will go in the Top 10. How are ACC men's and women's college basketball teams performing thus far? A look at the latest Top 25's and some notes on select teams. Manny Diaz Named Duke's New Head Football Coach We appreciate you listening and watching ACC Nation. We encourage you to subscribe to our podcast, on-line radio and YouTube channel for more ACC sports news.

Is there such a thing as dependable bracketology? Well, it depends upon where you may be looking. When it comes to 2024 NCAA men's basketball we turn to Jason Carmello who has been ranked among the Top 20 by The Bracket Project. The organization looks at 5 years worth of results and you'll find Carmello's Big Underdog at 16. Take a look for yourself and while you're there look for the major media guys, too. Carmello joins Will and Jim to talk not only about the NCAA in general but to share his thoughts on how ACC teams are performing so far and why he has six conference programs already lined up and ready to go. Who are those teams and why does he think they should be seeded where they are in his latest bracket? Bracketology You'll be hearing much more from Carmello this year as ACC Nation keeps an eye on how teams are performing as they shoot for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. We'll share his bracketology and have him on as a return guest. As we've recently found out with football, we shouldn't take anything for granted so a close eye is warranted. We invite you to follow, like, comment and, of course, subscribe to ACC Nation available as a podcast, radio and on YouTube.

First things first. Jim and Will share some perspective regarding recent actions by the CFP committee. Now that we've gotten past the 'click-rage' point of the story it's time to think it through and come to some reasonable conclusions. Easier said then done, right? Both guys throw in their two-cents worth on how Florida State came up on the short end of the stick in the playoffs. Next up, a look at all the CFP ranked teams and the bowls that they'll be headed to over the next few weeks. A lot can change personnel wise between now and then but you'll get their thoughts on who has a good shot at winning. Listen To Us On ACC Nation Radio 24/7 Perspective Florida State also picked up another 'futbol' championship as the women's soccer team rolled to a decisive win over Stanford in the NCAA title game that wrapped as the program was being recorded. The NCAA men's soccer semifinals will feature Notre Dame against Oregon State and West Virginia faces Clemson. In other NCAA action the third round of volleyball plays out this week. Nebraska faces Georgia Tech, Louisville takes on Creighton and Pitt challenges Washington State. When it come to maintaining perspective it's important to know that early season stumbles on the basketball court are bound to happen. Will and Jim run down the latest men's and women's AP Top 25 rankings for ACC teams. On the next episode Jason Carmello of Big Underdog talks men's basketball bracketology. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast, watch us on YouTube and listen to ACC Nation Radio.

Louisville fans couldn't be more thrilled as first year head coach Jeff Brohm has led the team to a shot at the ACC Football Championship. What comes after that in the Orange Bowl is another story altogether. Special guest Jeremy Wahman of Cardinal Sports Zone unleashes the 'juice' and provides Will and Jim a look at what the Cardinals will bring to their matchup with Florida State. The guys talk about a little of everything and anything (as usual when they get together) starting with some professional wrestling and getting into depth about what to expect on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Can you expect a conservative, feel out your opponent first-half or perhaps a throw everything including the kitchen sink approach to try to get as far ahead as possible? Louisville There are challenges on both sides for both teams as they take over Charlotte football for the weekend. How close will it be? Wahman goes for a 3 point spread for Louisville much like his colleague covering Florida State however they disagree on the outcome, as would be expected. Be sure to listen to ACC Nation by subscribing to our podcast, to ACC Nation Radio or watch our programs on YouTube. We'd appreciate a like, your comments and of course, if you'd subscribe and follow us.

Special guest Curt Weiler from the Rivals site, The Osceola joins us to talk about Florida State football. It's been a hell of a journey for the Noles since Mike Norvell took over as head coach in early December of 2019. Whether you call it a rebuild or Norvell simply putting his fingerprints on a program that needed a great deal of TLC to return to their former glory days it appears that the patience afforded him by fans is paying off. Are You Listening To ACC Nation Radio? Click Here. Click NOW! Weiler shares his thoughts and insights into the progress made by Norvell and how the players made a commitment to the plan. Weiler discusses the loss of Jordan Travis, how Tate Rodemaker is performing and the challenge the Cardinals will bring to the Florida State defense. Florida State How does Weiler see the game playing out? Listen and you'll also hear his prediction for this game and what's next for the Noles in bowl action. Watch us on YouTube (subscribe here), listen to us on ACC Nation Radio (subscribe here) and ACC Nation Podcast (subscribe here) so you can listen at your pleasure. We'd appreciate a like and rating while you're at one or all of these free subscription sites.