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.

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?

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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.

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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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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?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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?

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.

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