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ACC Nation

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  • Football | ACC Week 5 Review, Picks And Special Guest
    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.
    46 min
  • Football | ACC Week 4 Review + Lazy Picks In Week 5
    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.
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    1 hr 10 min
  • Football | ACC Week 3 Review + Picks In Week 4
    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.
    56 min
  • Mike Yam | Surprise Top 25 Matchup Of Miami, USF
    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.
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    27 min
  • Football | ACC Week 2 Review + Upsets In Week 3
    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.
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Football | ACC Week 1 Review + Upsets In Week 2
    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.
    1 hr 7 min
  • ACC Football Week 1 | Picks And A Few Platitudes
    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
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    Have a safe Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the games.
    38 min
  • Syracuse | The Gems In Your Own Backyard
    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.
    44 min
  • Florida State | Aggressive Out Of The Chute
    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.
    41 min
  • Wake Forest | Football 101: What Once Was Is No Longer
    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.
    59 min

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