Preferred Walk-Ons

College Football Playoff Mock Draft

After a bye week, we are back and ready to analyze the stretch run of the college football season. As we enter the final weeks of the regular season, which College Football Playoff contenders have a legitimate chance of winning it all? In this week's episode, we discuss:
A mock draft for the CFP hopefuls most likely to win the national championship
The Week 13 ACC football schedule with picks, analysis, and betting advice
The most interesting national games to watch this Saturday
How the start of the season for ACC basketball will impact the number of teams that make March Madness
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ACC Basketball Hot Takes

No league has started the college basketball season hotter than the ACC. All 15 teams who played on Monday's opening night came away with wins. To preview the upcoming season, we came up with our hottest takes to watch for as the season progresses. Topics for discussion include:
Top takeaways from the opening night of the college basketball season
Our hottest takes for the ACC basketball season
Picks and stats for every ACC football game in Week 11
The most intriguing games to watch this Saturday from around the country
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The College Sports Equinox

On Monday, American professional sports fans were just treated to the "equinox" with all four leagues playing games on the same day. For fans of college sports, we are rapidly approaching the overlap of meaningful football games with the beginning of the basketball season. In this episode, we preview a critical weekend of college football games and provide analysis of what to expect this season on the hardwood. Topics for discussion include:
What we learned from Week 9 of the college football season
Predictions and betting angles for every ACC game in Week 10
Previews for the national games of interest in Week 10, including Ohio State at Penn State
Coaches, players, and teams to watch for the upcoming college basketball season
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Farewell, Coach

On Friday, Tony Bennett shocked the college basketball world by announcing his immediate retirement. We reflect on his legacy at Virginia and the broader college basketball landscape that led to his decision to step away. Topics for discussion include:
Tony Bennett's legacy at UVA and what he brought to the game of basketball
Takeaways from Week 8 of the college football season
Predictions and best bets for every ACC football game in Week 9
National games of interest to watch this weekend
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

Are There Any Great Teams? (CFB Week 8 Preview)

Week 7 provided a number of close calls for College Football Playoff contenders. With a second straight weekend of high-profile games on the docket, who will emerge as the frontrunner for the national championship? In this episode, we discuss:
Whether it is a "down year" for the SEC
Dan Lanning's strategic use of a "too many men" penalty
Our picks and best bets for every ACC football game in Week 8
National games of interest including Texas-Georgia and Tennessee-Alabama
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Chaos in the Top 25 (CFB Week 7 Preview)

Week 6 of the college football season was a calamity for many elite football programs. Five Top 25 teams lost to unranked opponents, including Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, and USC. With several high profile games on the calendar this weekend, will we see more chaos or a return to normalcy? In this episode, we discuss:
The prize-winning foods at this year's Texas State Fair
Another controversial ending to a Miami football game
How major upsets in Week 6 impact the College Football Playoff
Our picks for all six ACC football games in Week 7
National games of interest including Ohio State at Oregon
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

October Surprises (CFB Week 6 Preview)

Week 5 brought us two of the most chaotic games of the college football season. As the calendar turns to October, what surprises should we expect this weekend? In this episode, we discuss:
An instant classic between Alabama and Georgia
A controversial ending to the Virginia Tech-Miami game
The advent of "NIL redshirting"
Our picks and key statistics for every ACC football game in Week 6
National games of interest to watch this weekend
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

U-N-Sieve (CFB Week 5 Preview)

Week 4 of the college football season was great for fans of high-powered offenses and haters of North Carolina. With a battle of top 5 teams looming this weekend, can anything top the rush of watching the Tar Heels surrender 70 points? In this episode, we discuss:
North Carolina's defensive meltdown against JMU and Mack Brown's possible retirement
Michigan's smashmouth win over USC and Florida State's first victory
Virginia Tech's disappointing start to the season and other ACC surprises
Predictions against the spread for every ACC football game in Week 5
The other games to watch including Georgia-Alabama
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Conference Realignment Strikes Again (CFB Week 4 Preview)

The never-ending saga of conference realignment returns this week, as the Pac-12 rises from the ashes. Meanwhile, Florida State, a school committed to destroying the viability of its current conference, continues to face karmic justice on the football field. Topics for discussion include:
The reinvention of the Pac-12 and what it means for the ACC
The continued implosion of Florida State's season
Tennessee's new "talent fee"
Other highlights from Week 3 games
Predictions for every ACC college football game in Week 4
Other big games taking place this weekend from around the country
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Early Season Rivalries (CFB Week 3 Preview)

Week 2 brought us one major upset and several close calls for highly ranked teams. Entering a weekend of early season rivalry games, which teams should be on upset alert? In this episode, we discuss:
Shutt's trip to Charlotte for the NC State/Tennessee game
Disappointing performance from Notre Dame and Colorado
High-profile teams that avoided embarrassing losses in Week 2
Previews for every ACC game in Week 3
Our picks for the highest profile national games on the schedule this weekend