Episodes
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Even with two weeks remaining in the college football regular season, programs are starting to make coaching changes for the future. In this episode, we discussed the kickoff of the 2024 coaching carousel, Jim Harbaugh's suspension, and what to expect this weekend. Topics included:
Virginia basketball starting the season 2-0 despite "Corygate"
The firing of Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M
The James Franklin tenure at Penn State and Michigan winning without its head coach
Jayden Daniels' Heisman-worthy performance and Arkansas locker room shenanigans
Predictions and analysis of every Week 12 ACC game
Top 25 matchups to watch this Saturday
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Shutt was on vacation last week, but there are no more days off for the foreseeable future. College football enters the final stretch of the season, while basketball returned on Monday. We discussed what to watch this weekend on the gridiron and previewed the season ahead on the hardwood. Topics for discussion included:
Shutt's trip to the last remaining Blockbuster video store
High-profile wins from Washington and Alabama and how it impacts Heisman voting
The state of ACC football and a preview of every conference game in Week 11
Predictions for the top national games of the Week 11 slate
Reactions to opening night of the college basketball season and expectations for ACC teams and players
Potential Final Four teams and the most intriguing teams to watch this season
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
It was all smiles this week on the podcast after Virginia's stunning victory at North Carolina, the program's first win over a top ten ranked program on the road. We spent some time basking in the glow of this unexpected victory, then recounted other things that brought us joy during Saturday's slate of games. Topics for discussion included:
UVA football's upset of UNC and what it means for the rest of the season
The developing sign-stealing scandal at Michigan
Moments that brought us joy and laughter during Week 8
Previews and best bets for every ACC game in Week 9, as well as some of the most interesting national games for this Saturday
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
After a crazy weekend of epic comebacks and high drama, we enter the first major rivalry weekend of the season. For Virginia fans, this means renewing its oldest rivalry with the hated Tar Heels. However, this Saturday also has major implications for conference races and the College Football Playoff. In this episode, we discuss:
A brief history of "The South's Oldest Rivalry"
The biggest storylines from Week 7 of college football, including an instant classic in Seattle, USC's disastrous trip to South Bend, and another offense-less (offensive?) win for Iowa
Growing angst among NC State fans after a deflating loss to Duke
Storylines and best bets for every ACC game in Week 8
Predictions for the biggest national games, including Penn St.-Ohio St., Tennessee-Alabama, and Utah-USC
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Both of us were already in a good mood for this one after UVA's first victory of the season and NC State's high-scoring win against Marshall. But then Mario Cristobal provided us with mind-blowing content. We discussed:
Virginia football's first victory of the season over William and Mary
The insane ending to the Georgia Tech-Miami game
The biggest games of Week 6, including a pause in declaring that "Texas is back", USC's narrow victory against Arizona, and the stubborn persistence of undefeated Louisville
The weird resolution to the feud between UNC and the NCAA over Tez Walker's eligibility
Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 7
National games between Top 25 opponents
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Conference races are heating up across the college football landscape. This means the arrival of some of football's greatest rivalries. In this episode, we discuss:
The most outrageous food entries for this year's Big Tex Awards
Our biggest takeaways from Week 5 of the college football season
Every ACC football game on the slate in Week 6, providing predictions and best bets
The most intriguing Top 25 games on tap for Saturday, including the Red River Rivalry
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed returns to discuss his story on Julian Lewis, now the youngest football player to be featured on the magazine's cover. We discuss how athletes are navigating NIL rules, fame, and the weight of expectations. We also recap a strange weekend of college football and preview the biggest Week 5 games. This episode includes:
An in-depth discussion of Virginia's agonizing defeat against NC State
Analysis of Colorado's first loss, Florida State's rivalry victory, and the most unhinged moments of Week 4 in college football
Brian's perspective of the ever-changing landscape of NIL and the pressures that come with being a teenage football prodigy
Predictions and best bets for every ACC game in Week 5 and the most anticipated Top 25 games
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
After a weekend filled with close calls for several ranked teams, we now approach one of the most exciting regular season Saturdays in recent college football history. In this episode, we outline everything you need to know about an exciting slate of games in Week 4. We discuss:
Poor performances from heavy favorites in the SEC
Reactions to UVA's performance against Maryland, angst within the Cavalier fanbase, and fan patience across ACC schools
Colorado's 3-0 start and media coverage of head coach Deion Sanders
Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 4
The most intriguing Top 25 games in an action-packed Week 4
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Taylor Tannebaum, host of ACC PM and sideline reporter on ACC Primetime Football, joined us to talk about the first two weeks of the college football season and what to expect from conference play. Plus, we recap the top games from Week 2 and look ahead to the ACC and Top 25 games taking place this weekend. This episode includes:
Taylor's analysis on whether anyone can contend with Florida State, whether Miami is "back", the ongoing fight for Tez Walker's eligibility at UNC, and the players that don't get enough fan recognition in the ACC
The most important moments from Week 2, including Texas' statement win at Alabama, Colorado defeating Nebraska, and how the weather impacted ACC play
A rundown of the ACC schedule in Week 3
A preview of the most interesting games this coming Saturday
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
It was a fascinating opening week of the college football season. Colorado and Florida State made impressive debuts, while significant questions remain about Clemson and LSU. In this episode, we break down everything from Week 1 and look ahead to the upcoming slate of Saturday games. We discuss:
Our Week 1 game watch experiences, including a report from Nashville on the UVA-Tennessee game
What we learned about the college football landscape and ACC race from Week 1 games
Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 2
Best bets and intriguing storylines for the most anticipated games of Week 2
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