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ACC football and madness prevails late into the season. Alright bingo card holders, who had Virginia atop the conference at this point? If you raised your hand then pride yourself on being a true homer and maybe toss in some blind faith as well. On the menu this week we have upsets, overtime, close calls and one too many people tossing around the term, team of destiny. Hold on there porkchop! There's four more weeks and no one is certain who is headed to Charlotte. Will and Jim review a wonderful Week 10 of ACC action and share some opinions that may have you headed to the medicine cabinet for some Tums. This final stretch is going to be a serious reality check for schools as administrations look at the performances of coaches, coaches wonder if they'd be happier elsewhere, players look for better situations and fans either sigh in relief or in deep frustration over what will transpire. Football You know, football isn't the only thing rolling along in the ACC. Basketball gets underway this week and it looks like yet another powerful women's season is in store. What about the men you ask? It may be better than what we've seen in years. You'll definitely want to watch our interview with Jason Carmello of Big Underdog Bracketology talking about college basketball and what to expect. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, on streaming radio or YouTube. BTW - If you needed to Google 'haboob' all we have to say is, 'we made you look'.

It might be considered 'beating a dead horse' to continue harping on how much parity NIL and the Transfer Portal has brought to college football. The thing is, it's a solid truth as evidenced by the up's and down's in every conference. You see it every week in the scoreboards, the number of upsets, overtime games and an unreal number of Top 25 teams showing themselves the exit or disappearing altogether. College football is a blast. Basketball | Hot ’25-’26 Preview With Jason Carmello Will and Jim jump outside the ACC in the early portion of the show to focus on yet another coach added to the carousel. Are we looking at a mass exodus or just another shuffle in hopes these individuals can bring some magic elsewhere. The guys bring out the riding crop to try to get Top 25 voters back in line. Hasn't worked thus far so no reason to get our hopes up, right? Football Are we looking at a tale of two seasons? Early struggles are now turning into success for some teams. Late bloomers if you will. Could it be happening at the right time to push teams toward the magic 6 win bowl reward? So far Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pitt, Louisville and Miami have locked up their spots. With just one more win SMU, Wake Forest and Cal will join the crowd. The fight will be for the remaining 4-5 teams to grab six wins. ACC teams will be featured on bowl games beginning on December 13 with air time on ESPN, ABC, Fox and CBS. Listen, Watch, Like and Subscribe to ACC Nation on your favorite platform(s). Available as a podcast, on streaming radio and on YouTube.

Who for a hot minute didn't think that NIL and the Transfer Portal would have an even greater impact on college basketball than it has in football? Special guest Jason Carmello of Big Underdog Bracketology joins Will and Jim to preview the teams that will be making an impression upon men's hoops fans this season. Rankings | 17 To 1, The Wild Ride Of ACC Football The excitement of last year's tournament overflows into this season with some of the top names right back at the front of the line looking for a trophy. Carmello provides a look at the top conferences, the teams, the players and shares his thoughts on how money is impacting the game. Basketball Where will the ACC be at the end of the season? It's hard to predict but all three guys have their opinions and throw the red meat out there for the crowd to devour. Who will be the top team in the conference? Is there a surprise lurking in the shadows? How much impact will new coaches, new looks and transfer players have when all is said and done? More than you'd imagine. The season begins soon and the tension mounts as college basketball returns. Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation. Join us for our podcast, listen on streaming radio or watch us on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on social media: Instagram, Tik Tok, X, YouTube, Facebook, Reddit and Bluesky.

What is ACC football? A wild adventure every week that feels a bit like the movie, 'Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle'. Parity has kicked in and there are more teams than ever before capable of fighting for a spot among the top tier of the conference. Granted this weekly topsy-turvy field of fun may not sit well with some fanbases (depending on the week) the most amusing thing is watching national pundits try to disavow how exciting ACC football has become and dig deep in their bag of tomfoolery to say things like you can't 'trust the conference'. What? Pack it up and head out to pasture if that's the best you have. Sports | Two Dynamic No. 1’s In ACC InterMat Rankings We welcome our wild cousin Jeremy Wahman from Cardinal Sports Zone Podcast to give us a few minutes (two hours later) of his thoughts on the Louisville win over Miami. Have we been missing something? What does this win mean going forward? Jeremy never holds back and that's why we love having him join us. Football Then, Will and Jim jump into a review of Week 8, look at the standings, who's already locked in a bowl with 6 or more wins and which teams are merely a win away from locking their bid in. It was yet another crazy week with endings you couldn't make up and one look ahead to Week 9 says we're in for even more. We say, celebrate ACC football. It has been a wild ride so far and we anxiously await each matchup. Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation. Will and Jim are available on podcast, streaming radio and YouTube plus catch our content on multiple social media platforms such as Instagram, Tik Tok, X, Facebook, Reddit and Bluesky among others.

ACC football has entered the back half of the regular season and the countdown to the conference championship and bowl eligibility has begun. Apparently there are still some surprises available in the weekly grab bag both from teams and individuals. The shorter schedule, seven teams were on bye weeks, still presented some fun ball. The wow-factor kicked in with Pitt and their true freshman QB Mason Heintschel who battled it out with Florida State in Tallahassee. Both the Panthers and Seminoles pounded it out on both sides of the ball where only a handful of miscues helped turn the overall tide in favor of Pitt. Football The world of Wake Forest football under head coach Jake Dickert is slowly turning the corner and the long-term plan is kicking in just in time to possibly deliver a bowl bid. The Demon Deacons started this journey weeks ago and it came to fruition with a solid win against Oregon State. College football found itself in the midst of the final stages of coaches on hot seats as a number of head coaches and assistants were released. Are more to come? Yes. And just wait until the end of the season. Will and Jim review all the games and then take a look at what's on the horizon in Week 8. There are some serious matchups that could further upset the ACC apple cart once again. Who do they think will win? Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation available on podcast, streaming radio and YouTube.

What did you think of ACC football in Week 6? We invited the publisher of JacketsOnline.com, Kelly Quinlan to join us and share his thoughts not only on Georgia Tech but also the rest of the conference. Quinlan doesn't hold back and provides his unvarnished thoughts on how teams and individuals are and aren't performing. Let's just say, the title, Altered Expectations, Performance Issues is spot on though it sounds like an article that you'd find in, Men's Health magazine. Are you re-thinking how the ACC rankings should look? You'd be in the majority if you were. At this point in the season it looks as if Miami is the top-dog but is there anything that could send that car careening off the highway to the CFP? Come on now, it's the ACC. Think about it. Football There were some match-ups that had different endings than we thought. Will was invited to join the guys at Cardinal Sports Zone to provide his thoughts on the Louisville-Virginia game. He has since been told he's no longer welcome to come back. Just so you know, their fearless leader, Jeremy, is a good friend and frequent guest on ACC Nation and it's just part of our normal good natured ribbing. The guys review all of the football games from this past week and then get into what to expect in Week 7. There are some interesting games on the schedule and opportunities for underdogs to shine. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, check out our streaming radio and of course, watch the show on our YouTube channel. We'll be looking for your comments there and on social media as well.

College football across the board was wild and wooly. From upsets to close calls it was a pucker up weekend for fans. The ACC began it's weekend with a Friday night clash of leaders in offensive delivery as Florida State visited Virginia for a game that, on paper, sure seemed like a shoe-in for the Noles. As the clock wound down the slipper found on the stairs belonged to the Wahoos. Special guest, Jacquie Franciulli, Publisher of Wahoos 247 was at Scott Stadium and drops in to share her thoughts and observations on the game. Can Virginia continue on this path and if so, where will it take them? Football Will and Jim review the rest of the games from Week 5 and then share some quick thoughts on what to expect in Week 6 of ACC football. Coming up this week they'll be sharing their ACC Nation Power Poll Rankings which may stir up some interesting water cooler conversations. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, listen 24/7 to content from ACC Nation and All Sports Discussion on streaming radio and watch the show on YouTube.

Wins, losses and some head-scratching out-comes are all part of what makes ACC football so dynamic week to week. Will and Jim start off with some interesting news on added games for the future, thoughts on the ACC Network and The CW and reflect on why Clemson fans who are calling for Dabo's head should take a chill pill with a big swig of Upstate's finest shine. Week 4 has allowed us to shake off enough dust off teams to see if there's a Shelby Mustang under there or just a Dodge Dart. There are a few programs hovering between the two so this coming week's play should be enough to make it clear who we're dealing with. Football Week 5 has Clemson, Miami, North Carolina and SMU on bye but there's plenty of exciting football action on the schedule. Friday night lights have Florida State visiting Virginia for a mash-up between two potent offenses but this game ultimately will come down to defense. There are several other games that have 'show-me' written all over them and the guys discuss what each team stands to gain and what they stand to lose. To wrap things up we take a quick look at Bart Torvik's latest ACC men's basketball projections and Will shares who he thinks will take the conference this season. See if you agree. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, streaming radio and our YouTube channel. Follow us on social media, you'll find the links at the top of our homepage.

Who do you think the top 3 ACC football teams are now? Will and Jim share their insights and opinions on Week 3 action that included a coach being shown the door, dominance, an upset and a lot of surprises. That's ACC football and the best is yet to come. The guys received some stink-eye over their pick of Georgia Tech over Clemson but the proof is in the pudding. Hopefully you didn't miss the Backyard Brawl because it was everything you'd want in a college football game, well, except the win for Pitt. Miami demonstrated their prowess and Jim declares the U to be back. There are still a number of teams that need to prove themselves to be taken seriously. That time is coming. And good old Cal continues to entertain their new conference by delivering unexpected joy. Football Week 4 of ACC football presents some put-up or shut-up opportunities that will sift out the chaff from the wheat and essentially lay out the top tier of the conference. The middle is still to be determined while losses this coming weekend will make it clear who should reside in the cellar. Haven't listened yet? We invite you to listen by subscribing to ACC Nation podcast, listening to streaming radio or subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Mike Yam, host of CW's Football Saturday Countdown joins Will and Jim on ACC Nation to talk about the upcoming Miami and USF matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. The Bulls have used Top 25 teams as their china shop surprisingly running through ranked Boise State and Florida. After those efforts yet another ranked team in Miami is up next. Could the Canes be number 3? Field Hockey | Is 2-6 Good Enough? NFHCA Top 20 Will and Mike get into the aspects of each team's offense and defense that can make a difference when the clock runs out. Miami fans know Carson Beck and the damage he can do but Yam reminds us USF has Byrum Brown under center and he's been putting up some amazing numbers. It all comes down to the effectiveness of defense on both sides. Which team holds up best through all four quarters of play? Mike Yam Yam, the author of the book, 'Fried Rice and Marinara' shares what inspired him to write and let's us know his second publication is coming. The conversation moves into food for somewhat obvious reasons and Yam puts to rest where pineapple belongs and it's not pizza. You can catch Mike Yam on CW's Football Saturday Countdown, the NFL Network and SiriusXM. USF at Miami is on The CW, Saturday at 4:30p ET. Subscribe to ACC Nation, listen to streaming radio and watch us on YouTube.

What would ACC football be without some WT* games each week? Far less entertaining and this week was a blast on many levels. There were some sluggish performances, some games on hyper-drive and plenty of play that leaves folks scratching their heads. Will and Jim run them all down for you and share some observations from each in this review of week 2 on ACC Nation. Virginia | CBS Sports ’25 Summer Shootaround It didn't take but a shot or two of some coaches on the sidelines to know that practice this week is going to be brutal. Turnovers, missed opportunities and a lack of focus all contributed to the outcomes. Sadly, one explanation lingering was that teams may have overlooked an opponent thus opening the door to that prize nobody wants on game shows. Football Subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, listen to us on streaming radio or watch the latest and more on YouTube. Follow us on social media by choosing your favorite platform(s) on our Homepage.

What exactly should we take away from week 1 of ACC football? It's pretty simple. Jim puts on his Captain Obvious hat and guides us all back to reality and away from knee-jerk reactions. Will provides insight into the positives and a few negatives as well of each team's performance. Can things improve? Certainly but the question of will they is still up in the air. Patience grasshopper. Top 25 | One More Week And They May Get It Right The guys run down each of the games and have some head shaking responses to the performances of coaches and players. Some of the basics need to be addressed and they're pretty confident most if not all of these issues will be addressed Football Now might be a good time to go back and check the team football previews to see how things are playing out. Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast. Remember, we're available 24/7 on streaming radio and you can watch each episode (and be sure to follow us) on YouTube.

Here it is, week 1 of ACC football and there are some enormous matchups coming your way. Will and Jim run down the schedule and make their picks. As always there are some random thoughts tossed in for good measure as well. See if you agree with their selections. The official start to the conference season began in Week 0 (shouldn't that be 1?) with Stanford traveling to Hawai'i where they dropped a frustrating game that hopefully won't be an indicator for the rest of the Cardinal schedule. ACC Football Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, check out our streaming radio and watch content on YouTube. Be sure to hook up with us on social media. You'll find your favorite platform at the top of our homepage. Have a safe Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the games.

When you have the likes of Jim Brown, Donovan McNabb, Larry Csonka, Floyd Little, Art Monk and Ernie Davis as part of football history at Syracuse then would it be unreasonable to want more? Brad Bierman of The Juice Online joins Will and Jim on ACC Nation to preview Syracuse football and talk about what head coach Fran Brown is working on long-term. Glory days are wonderful to immerse yourself in but is it realistic for the Orange to nab the likes of those greats once again? The northeast was (still is) a fertile ground for tough, skilled football players that went on to grace the NFL. Will and Brad break down what's changing on offense and defense. Are the powers that be patient enough to allow the plan to play out? Syracuse Jim and Brad look at the schedule and talk about what's realistic. Is this a bowl bound team? Could be. Find out Bierman's thoughts on the opponents and what this team needs to do to notch wins. The home field advantage of the Dome cannot be underestimated. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, listen on streaming radio and watch on YouTube. And as always, we encourage you to listen, like and subscribe to all three.

What exactly is it going to take to bring back the confidence and swagger once found in Florida State football? Head coach Mike Norvell has a monumental challenge on his hands, some created by him and a lot that hasn't been. The Seminoles want, need to get back on track and there's no better way than to be aggressive out of the chute with a huge first game matchup. Special guest, Curt Weiler of Tomahawk Nation and Field Level Media joins Will and Jim to break down two aspects of this team. What was and what is. If there's one thing that's evident in college football you can toss anything that was in file 13 and look closely at how the coaching staff is working NIL and the Transfer Portal. There's a lot to talk about and Weiler provides you a solid perspective on what is. Will talks with Curt about the changes in offense and defense at Florida State. From scheme to personnel expect a shift in what you've been watching. The question is, can talk be transferred into action? Weiler has some definite opinions and solid thoughts on what direction this team is headed. Florida State Jim goes over the schedule with Curt and we find out if how he projects each game with a thumbs up or thumbs down approach. Weiler also reflects on the factors that may come into play for deciding the outcome of each game. There's a lot to digest so get your headphones, earbuds or sound system on your TV ready. We invite you to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, streaming radio or watch on YouTube.

Pigeonholing a football team like Wake Forest based on previous performance would be short-sighted. It's been easy over the years to simply synopsize but now it's approaching fool-hardy to not do your homework. We can all agree that NIL and the Transfer Portal have flipped college football on it's head. There's still some lack of equality but plenty of room for the creative. Cam Lemons Debro of 247's Demon Deacon Digest joins Will and Jim to provide a preview of how Wake Forest football has and is changing. It starts with a new head coach, new schemes, new players and a mindset that eagerly wraps it's arms around the changes to the game and embraces them. That means there will be some obvious changes in what opponents and fans see on the field. Wake Forest Cam talks with Will about some of the subtle and not-so-subtle nuisances that former Washington State coach Jake Dickert brings to the Demon Deacons. Find out what personnel are filling out the roster, where the strengths are and the new looks on offense and defense. Some of these will make you lift your eyebrow a time or two. What does Debro think about this year's schedule? It's always a perilous journey when projecting wins and losses but we think you'll find a straight-forward and honest assessment of what this team can do. Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, check out our streaming radio or watch this episode and more on YouTube.

Will NC State players rise to the occasion and show their potential? With so many questions about where Pack football can we expect clear-cut answers this season? And, is "Ants Marching" relatable when it comes to Dave Doeren's 13th season in Raleigh? That you'll have to answer for yourself. Special guest Evan from Red & White Podcast joins Will and Jim on ACC Nation to preview the Wolfpack. Up front we examine the changes in coaching, schemes and infusion of players from the Transfer Portal. There are big questions regarding personnel plugging into the schemes and perhaps bigger ones regarding those players and the depth needed to keep the engine chugging. NC State Among the question marks there is CJ Bailey at quarterback. Has he developed in the off-season. How about the running backs? There's Hollywood Smothers but can you expect him to tote the rock 40 times a game without losing him to injury? What about incoming Duke Scott who is described as explosive. Can a freshman be successfully paired with Smothers to generate a ground and pound offense? The schedule is both agreeable and disconcerting depending on where you start. NC State looks like they'll be bowl bound again but will it be as ESPN's FPI projects, a 6-6 season? Evan gives us his thoughts on each game and what might give the team the edge. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, listen to us on streaming radio or watch ACC Nation on YouTube. Like, follow and as always, we look forward to your comments on YT.

If you aren't familiar with Cal then there's one thing you should know. The creative juices flow and when they put their minds to something count on some creative twists and turns. When it comes to football you shouldn't fall back on what the Golden Bears did last year to project what they'll do this season. One key element to take into consideration is Ron Rivera. Special guest Jim McGill of Bear Insider previews the team with Will and Jim and explains what's different. It's an interesting turn of events on and off the field and indicates Cal is taking this run in the ACC seriously. That means opponents should be doing their homework. Will gets into the offense, defense and changes that have been implemented with McGill. Cal Jim runs down the schedule and gets McGill's thoughts on each game and how he sees the team performing overall. It's a great opportunity for fans of teams on the East Coast to step outside of their media bubbles and hear a perspective that is not as heavily influenced by the echo chamber. ACC Nation is available by subscribing to the podcast, listening to us on streaming radio or watching each episode on YouTube. We appreciate your likes, follows and of course, comments on YouTube.

The proverbial roller-coaster ride that Pitt fans endure may even out this season. There's a significant number of returning players that check off the talent, experience and depth categories. To get a good feel for what the Panthers have to offer under head coach Pat Narduzzi this season Will and Jim invite back special guest Chris Peak of 247's Panther-Lair to get his thoughts on the team. Listen To All Of The ACC Nation Football Previews Will and Chris get into the key role players and one or two, 'what-if's' that should intrigue both fans and opponents. A good example is quarterback and Peak says Narduzzi isn't taking any chances. Find out why. Pitt What about the schedule? Pitt started out with a bang last year before trailing off. Are there games on the list that have a higher likelihood of going the Panthers way this season? Jim and Chris go over each game with a thumbs up, thumbs down approach and a Will's Waggle as a third choice in case the Magic 8-Ball isn't working. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation Podcast, listen to Streaming Radio or watch ACC Nation on YouTube. Listen, Like and Subscribe!

The answer to that question for Virginia football fans lies within this episode of ACC Nation with Will and Jim as Brad Franklin of CavsCorner previews the Wahoos. We're hearing it more and more with ACC football previews, the number of players coming in from the portal is making it difficult to keep up with everyone. That ultimately leads to, how can anyone know with any certainty what that team or for that matter how any team will perform? Fortunate for us we know someone similar to Nostradamus when it comes to the Cavaliers. Well, at least we think so. We kick off this episode looking at the schedule and comparing some important notes on how the team will get to a bowl game this season. Is it possible? What's the best and worst case scenarios? Virginia Will and Brad shake down the depth and point making potential of the Virginia offense. From QB to the OL the team has markedly improved thanks to the financial support of fans and boosters. What about defense? Linebackers and DB's in general are deeper and bring a better skill-set to roster. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, listen to streaming radio and watch the show on YouTube.