Preferred Walk-Ons

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

A Changing of the Guard in the ACC (CFB Week 2 Preview)

For years, Clemson and Florida State have dominated football in the ACC. However, after both teams have struggled out of the gate in 2024, is it time to anoint other schools as the favorites to win the conference? In this episode, we:
Analyze the disappointing opening Week 1 performances from ACC favorites and what it means for the conference
Preview every Week 2 ACC game with picks against the spread
Discuss other intriguing Week 2 matchups from around the country
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

College Football Week 1 Preview

ACC favorite Florida State faltered out of the gate in Week 0 and SMU barely avoided a disastrous upset. Are these games signs of a chaotic season to come or necessary wake-up calls for two of the conference's best teams? In this episode, we prepare for a jam-packed weekend of college football by:
Recapping Week 0 games including Georgia Tech's shocking upset over Florida State
Debating a controversial new way to gamble against your team's rivals =
Previewing every Week 1 game in the ACC
Discussing the biggest games and best bets for the rest of the weekend slate
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

College Football Model Talk with Kelley Ford

In this week's episode, we sat down with college football expert and data analyst Kelley Ford to discuss his ratings system and expectations for the upcoming season. How can data be used to predict something as complex as college football and what will it take for the ACC to get two teams into the playoff? Topics for discussion include:
How the ultimate chicken wing thief was finally brought to justice
Kelley Ford's ratings for the ACC and the College Football Playoff
Predictions for Week 0 ACC games
Power 4 conference championship predictions and our CFP brackets
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 
 
Follow Kelley Ford on Twitter (@KFordRatings) and check out his model and projections for the season at kfordratings.com.

UVA Season Preview

This week we were joined by Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to preview the upcoming UVA football and basketball seasons. In a make-or-break year for coach Tony Elliott, will the Hoos outperform their expectations? Topics for discussion include:
What to expect from the Virginia football team and the key players to watch at every position
How much change fans should expect from Tony Bennett and the UVA basketball team this season
UVA and ACC athletes dominating at the Olympics
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

ACC Football Preview: Biggest Questions

We continue our preview of the upcoming ACC football season with the most pressing questions and storylines. Topics for discussion include:
A landmark court ruling in how we approach chicken wings
A recap of Shutt's Summer of '99 Tour experience
The biggest questions in the ACC ahead of the college football season, including:Which first year coaches are poised for success and who enters the season on the hot seat?
Is this a make-or-break season for Dabo Swinney at Clemson?
Can the ACC get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff?
Can NC State finally live up to the hype?
Which programs benefit the most from the new scheduling model?
Can Florida State rebound from a deflating end to last season?
Which player are you most looking forward to watching?
How will fanbases of the new ACC arrivals be treated?