What did Week 0 actually tell us about NC State and UNC? Geoff Collins joins Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio in-studio to dissect coaching paranoia, Belichick's adjustments, and the Dave Doeren cycle.

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The guys open the show questioning what we actually learned about NC State and UNC. For the Wolfpack, dropping an early, high-stakes game is familiar territory under Dave Doeren — and so is turning the season around when things look bleakest. But while Ovies counsels patience to see how autumn unfolds, it is entirely understandable why Wolfpack fans have hit their breaking point with the same recurring script. Across the Triangle, UNC looks noticeably better after knocking off TCU. But are they actually good? While time will tell, beating a Big 12 opponent certainly raises the floor for Chapel Hill's expectations. The biggest difference maker isn't just roster talent — it's Bill Belichick himself. Instead of going out sad, Belichick clearly applied painful lessons from last season's disaster rather than just offering lip service over the summer.

Then, former UNC defensive coordinator, former Georgia Tech and Temple head coach, and Western Carolina legend Geoff Collins joins the guys in-studio. Geoff offers an insider perspective on Week 0, breaking down the sheer paranoia coaches endure from spring practice through opening kickoff as they hide schemes and depth charts.

In the Lightning Round, the guys connect recent NHL news and trade chatter to Alexander Nikishin’s unresolved contract negotiations in Raleigh. They also attempt to make sense of the endless wave of TROs, injunctions, and court stays shaping college athlete eligibility. Then it's time to unpack a wild story about a scammer posing as a member of the San Francisco 49ers to defraud women. Plus! Another round of unhinged post-Week 0 calls on the OG Sports Phone.

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Week 0 OG After Dark! Bill Belichick's Tar Heels pull off a sloppy, redemptive win over TCU in Dublin, while NC State stumbles out of the gate in Charlottesville.

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for OG After Dark, presented by Bloomin' Blinds...

The Tar Heels pulled off a gritty upset over TCU across the pond in Dublin, Ireland. It wasn't pretty, but in Week 0, winning sloppy beats losing clean every single time. UNC simply made fewer mistakes than the Horned Frogs. After enduring a grueling 4-8 campaign last season, and an another offseason of bad headlines, this victory felt like a true fresh start — a second opportunity for Belichick against the exact opponent that embarrassed his team in his college debut a year ago.

Meanwhile in Charlottesville, it was total disaster for the Wolfpack. NC State got soundly embarrassed by Virginia, causing the infamous "Cycle of Dave Doeren" to skip every preliminary step and go straight to "losing a dumb game in Year 14!" The only silver lining for State fans is that Doeren historically performs best when his back is pinned firmly against the wall. But the guys ask the hard question: why does this program constantly have to put itself in survival mode just to have a successful season?

Naturally, the OG Sports Phone line was completely unhinged following the double header. And somewhere in the Technician office on NC State's campus, a guest columnist is amused.

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The mailbag is open, and no topic is off-limits! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into a packed inbox of listener questions, local civic debates, and high-stakes college sports politics.

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The guys open the show addressing a polite listener call regarding explicit language on the podcast before launching into an amusing text message exchange Ovies had with his dad. That conversation serves as the launchpad for a real-talk assessment of Downtown Raleigh: is the city center actually declining, or is the narrative way overblown? While pushing back on exaggerated doom-loops, both Joes have thoughts on what Raleigh city leaders actually need to fix if Fayetteville Street is ever going to return as a vibrant, thriving business and entertainment corridor.

Then, the mailbag shifts to the murky intersection of local politics and college football realignment. If UNC were to pursue a lucrative jump to the SEC or Big Ten, would the North Carolina General Assembly or the UNC System Board of Governors step in to block it or force a package deal with NC State? The guys analyze the political realities in Raleigh, while breaking down Wolfpack Athletic Director Boo Corrigan’s public posture on how NC State plans to navigate whatever seismic changes hit the ACC next.

Finally, the callers take over the OG Sports Phone for the ultimate Friday tradition: "Remembering Some Dudes"

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Live from Rhoback HQ in Charlottesville — definitely better than Brazil! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down UNC vs. TCU in Ireland, NC State at Virginia, and welcome ESPN’s Wes Durham.

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The guys get ready for an action-packed, Triangle-centric Week 0 featuring the Tar Heels traveling to Dublin, Ireland to clash with TCU in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, while the NC State Wolfpack make the short trip up to Scott Stadium to open conference play against the Virginia Cavaliers. Legendary ESPN and ACC Network broadcaster Wes Durham pulls up a chair to help the guys perform a sanity check on ACC "Talking SZN." The crew debates whether the summer's most relentless talking points surrounding UNC, NC State, Duke, and the broader ACC actually make football sense — or if media pundits and fans are simply parroting the same recycled narratives after three months of offseason noise.

In the Lightning Round, Ovies puts the show to the test in a battle of Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence: can modern AI language models and simulation algorithms actually predict the 2026 college football season better than veteran beat reporters and sports talk hosts? Plus "Standard SEC Couples" trend, no laws with White Claws, and pouring one out for the Pro Bowl.

Finally, the guys clear out the OG Sports Phone machine...

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Former UNC QB Bryn Renner joins Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to break down Billy Edwards Jr. taking over Bobby Petrino's offense in Chapel Hill. Plus! Dave Canales' curious Bryce Young comments, and Giglio getting ejected.

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It's a busy podcast episode with special guests, rivalry stories, and unexpected confessions! First up? Former UNC quarterback and current Tar Heel Sports Network sideline analyst Bryn Renner joins the show to break down the football outlook in Chapel Hill. Renner offers an insider’s breakdown of what fans should expect from Billy Edwards Jr. operating Bobby Petrino’s offensive system. Plus, it's story time with Renner as he reflects on his heated rivalry battles against NC State and pointing out the irony of the NCAA's 2010 investigation into UNC compared to today's wild-west landscape of NIL, the portal, and endless lawsuits.

Next, Two Roosters owner Jared Plummer drops by the studio to relive his "Slavin Sundae in the Stanley Cup" moment with Carolina Hurricanes icon Jaccob Slavin, and helps the guys brainstorm ideas for a potential new ice cream flavor inspired by Logan Stankoven. In a fast-paced Lightning Round, the guys address the SEC and Big Ten are crafting their own internal rules to shield themselves from "5-in-5" eligibility lawsuits. Plus: Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales giving a calculated answer to Stephen A. Smith regarding whether Bryce, along with the latest structural changes on the PGA Tour.

Finally, the show's official "Life Coach," Steve Schwartz, crashes the studio for a mix of life advice and sportsmanship debates. The crew reveals a buried secret: Joe Giglio got tossed from a recreational basketball game and never told Ovies! That confession leads to a discussion on the state of local officiating and an amusing story about trying to book Mike Krzyzewski to speak at a local high school referees association meeting.

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Live to tape from Longleaf Swine in Downtown Raleigh, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with NC State and NFL legends Torry and Terrence Holt. Plus, an extended Lightning Round to discuss Duke’s QB1, an update on the Michael Lombardi situation at UNC, and when a hole in one truly counts in golf...

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The guys set up shop at Longleaf Swine for an exclusive sit-down with NC State football legends and NFL veterans Torry and Terrence Holt. Beyond their successful post-football construction business, the Holt brothers discuss the mission of the Holt Brothers Foundation, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support children of parents and guardians battling cancer. The guys break down their new partnership with Longleaf Swine, where 10% of all tailgate package sales directly support the foundation. Plus, Torry and Terrence look ahead to the upcoming college football season and offer candid insights on their life in and out of football.

Following the interview, Joe and Joe fire up an extended Lightning Round brought to you by Gameday Men's Health. Duke officially has a QB1, UNC is at the end of their 30-day paid administrative leave for Lombardi, debating the long-term viability and future structure of LIV Golf amidst ongoing media and financial shifts. Plus! When is a hole in one an actual hole in one? Then in Hey Joe, Ovies reacts to Disney's new NFL merchandise collaboration and Giglio noticed the Hockey Hall of Fame found a new inventive way to not acknowledge Carolina Hurricanes head coach and Stanley Cup champion Rod Brind'Amour.

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Week 0 is finally here! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down NC State AD Boo Corrigan’s presser, figure out if TCU is still good enough to stick it to UNC, SEC transfer drama, Panthers preseason takeaways, and more...

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We finally made it! However! Naturally, opening week wouldn't be complete without NCAA bureaucracy. The guys examine a fascinating transfer portal scenario in the SEC, where the league may actually be forced to enforce its own rules regarding an Ole Miss player trying to land at LSU after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Switching to local administrative matters, Joe and Joe share takeaways from NC State AD Boo Corrigan’s Friday media availability. Beyond answering questions on revenue generation and potential conference realignment, Boo offered an honest assessment of Dave Doeren heading into yet another turn of the infamous "Cycle of Dave Doeren."

Then, The Ringer’s Joel Anderson joins the show to preview UNC vs. TCU. Joel breaks down whether the Bill Belichick experiment in Chapel Hill has already run its course before Year 2 fully takes off, alongside a macro look at national playoff storylines. Moving over to NFL preseason action, The Women's Basketball Podcast host Mia O'Brien doubles as a Jacksonville Jaguars insider to deliver a boots-on-the-ground report on the Carolina Panthers. Mia offers an unfiltered assessment of how Dave Canales' squad looked during joint practices and what fans should actually take away from Charlotte's preseason exhibition in Jacksonville.

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The offseason is officially in the books. With kickoff a week away, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio officially retire "Summer Offseason Protocols" and clear out the OG Mailbag.

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The guys lead off with a rapid-fire run through Mt. Rushmore prompts: Things North Carolina Has Given to the World, Video Game Consoles, Family Vacations, Bar Bathroom Drugs, and more. Plus, the guys spend time simply "remembering some dudes", debate which defunct college bar they would bring back for one night only, and reveal their everyday pens of choice.

Then the guys find themselves in the middle of NC State fans speed running takes on NC State head coach Dave Doeren. Entering his 14th season in Raleigh, everyone has one —both good and bad — and they're locked, loaded, and ready to fly, win or lose.

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Live to tape live from High Point University! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with HPU head coach Flynn Clayman, break down the larger implications of NC State-UNC officially meeting in Greensboro for hoops, get the state of NC high school sports from Nick Stevens, and more...

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The "OG Summer Tour" rolls on! The guys start the show reacting to huge local college basketball news: NC State and UNC are officially set to meet in a non-conference showdown at the Greensboro Coliseum. While fans are thrilled to get an extra Tobacco Road matchup on the calendar, Joe and Joe explain how this game could serve as a testing ground for how traditional ACC rivalries survive in an era of rapid conference realignment. Moving to the gridiron, the guys analyze reporting out of Chapel Hill naming Billy Edwards Jr. as the starting quarterback for UNC's high-stakes season opener against TCU. Plus, Ovies takes aim at the internet panic over Carolina Panthers joint practice reports — explaining why stressing over injuries is natural, but claiming a team "lost" an August practice session to the Jacksonville Jaguars is a total overreaction.

Then, High Point University men’s basketball head coach Flynn Clayman pulls up a chair. Fresh off a viral March Madness run that featured an upset victory over Wisconsin, Coach Clayman details his coaching journey, explains how mid-major programs navigate the modern portal landscape differently than ACC powers, and discusses how HPU went all-in to build a national basketball brand.

Finally, Nick Stevens—founder of Varsity NC—joins the broadcast to assess the state of North Carolina high school athletics. Nick breaks down how school athletic directors are responding to dropping participation rates, and how the rise of NIL and portal dynamics at the college level is unexpectedly reshaping in-state high school recruiting to the benefit of local programs.

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Will Disney+ become the true "everything app"? Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down Disney D23 revelations, YouTube metric shifts, and remember ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen. But first! Reviewing Pat McAfee's bro-country album project. Is it a genuine creative outlet, a marketing masterclass, or the ultimate vanity project for sports media's biggest personality?

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