No league has started the college basketball season hotter than the ACC. All 15 teams who played on Monday's opening night came away with wins. To preview the upcoming season, we came up with our hottest takes to watch for as the season progresses. Topics for discussion include: Top takeaways from the opening night of the college basketball season …

On Monday, American professional sports fans were just treated to the "equinox" with all four leagues playing games on the same day. For fans of college sports, we are rapidly approaching the overlap of meaningful football games with the beginning of the basketball season. In this episode, we preview a critical weekend of college football games and…

On Friday, Tony Bennett shocked the college basketball world by announcing his immediate retirement. We reflect on his legacy at Virginia and the broader college basketball landscape that led to his decision to step away. Topics for discussion include: Tony Bennett's legacy at UVA and what he brought to the game of basketball Takeaways from Week 8 …

Week 7 provided a number of close calls for College Football Playoff contenders. With a second straight weekend of high-profile games on the docket, who will emerge as the frontrunner for the national championship? In this episode, we discuss: Whether it is a "down year" for the SEC Dan Lanning's strategic use of a "too many men" penalty Our picks …

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 th…

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 statistic…

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 …

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 …

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 embar…

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 Previ…

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 sho…

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 ult…

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…

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 coach…

With college football returning in exactly one month, we begin our ACC preseason preview by looking at the game's most important position: the quarterback. Which gunslingers will elevate their teams to the top of the conference and who will struggle with their new teams? In this episode, we discuss: Excitement and nostalgia over the return of an NC…

After an extended spring break, we are back and chatting about sports. This week, we focused our attention on the upcoming NBA Draft. With no clear consensus on how the draft will unfold, which players have the greatest chance at stardom? Topics for discussion include: Beating LeBron James in basketball as a child A recap of the College World Serie…

Despite the tumultuous nature of college basketball, both the men's and women's seasons ended in predictable ways. In this episode, we analyze both NCAA National Championship games and look ahead to an off-season of player and coach movement. Topics for discussion include: The dominance of South Carolina and UConn on the path to tournament titles T…

In three short weeks, North Carolina State has completed one of the most incredible turnarounds in NCAA basketball history. Left for dead entering the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack have made ascended to the pinnacle of college basketball. In this episode, we outline the reasons for NC State's success and discuss what the whirlwind has felt like from…

After months of commentary about how it was a "down year" for the ACC, the conference has responded with a vengeance in the NCAA Tournament. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind the ACC's success, analyze the first two rounds of March Madness, and look ahead to an exciting slate of Sweet Sixteen games. Topics for discussion include: Th…

After weeks of blind resumes, NET rankings, and bracketologist projections, we finally have our NCAA Tournament field. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the bracket, analyzing the most likely winners and the underdogs poised to wreak havoc. Topics for discussion include: NC State completing a miracle run through the ACC Tournament Virginia surv…

It was an eventful last day of live coverage from the ACC Tournament in Washington D.C. The finals are now set, with top-seeded North Carolina taking on its hated rival, NC State. The Wolfpack's improbable run comes at the expense of the Virginia Cavaliers, who must wait until Selection Sunday to see if they will be included in the field. In this e…

The ACC Tournament semifinals are set! North Carolina will look to make its case for a top seed in March Madness against a Pittsburgh team looking to play its way off the bubble. In the second game, NC State will look to continue its Cinderella run through the conference against a Virginia squad that escaped with an overtime victory over Boston Col…

What Day 2 of the ACC Tournament lacked in drama, it made up for with surprise performances. Wake Forest and NC State ensured that North Carolina will be well-represented during the Thursday slate of games, while Boston College upset Clemson in a definitive rout. In this episode, we break down all four Wednesday games and look ahead to the quarterf…

Defense was in short supply during the first day of the ACC Tournament, as Notre Dame, NC State, and Boston College advanced after 80+ point performances. Record on locations in Washington D.C., this episode provides a behind-the-scenes perspective of the sights and sounds of a fascinating Day 1 of the nation's premier conference tournament. We dis…

While Virginia's men's basketball team struggled mightily at Duke, it was a banner weekend for the UVA women's program and for women's basketball generally. In this episode, we analyze the amazing career of Caitlin Clark and look ahead to both the men's and women's ACC and NCAA basketball tournaments. Topics for discussion include: Duke and UNC bac…

After several anemic offensive performances, Virginia basketball finds itself in unfamiliar territory: squarely on the NCAA bubble. In this episode, we talk about fan anxiety and address criticisms for the Cavaliers' recent play. Topics for discussion include: Our upcoming TheSabre.com watch party for the UVA-Duke game Court storming experiences an…

With two weeks left in the college basketball regular season, teams are making one final push to improve their tournament resumes. In this episode, we focus on the ACC bubble picture, and what each team, including Virginia, must do to punch their ticket to the Big Dance. Topics for discussion include: A rant for the ages from Rick Pitino A frustrat…

After seven consecutive wins, the Virginia Cavaliers are back in contention for the ACC title and a spot in the NCAA tournament. We discuss the reasons for the Hoos' recent success and analyze the other ACC teams vying for an invite to March Madness. Topics for discussion include: A vintage defensive performance from the Virginia basketball team Th…

Virginia basketball is riding high after four consecutive victories, including two on the road. Where do the Cavaliers fit in with the crowded race for ACC superiority? Plus, we take an initial look at the conference football schedule. Topics for discussion include: Virginia basketball's recent ascent back to the NCAA Tournament bubble Kevin Keatts…

Nick Saban's retirement has reverberated across the college football landscape. Another critical coaching domino, Jim Harbaugh, may yet fall. We discuss a chaotic start to the college football offseason as well as how the ACC basketball picture is shaping up. Topics for discussion include: Mascot dance offs and video game dynasties The impact of Ni…

With the college football season over, fans can fully turn their attention to conference play in college basketball. Unfortunately for UVA fans, the Hoos have struggled out of the gate on the road. We discussed Virginia's recent poor play and what it means long-term for a program that has dominated ACC play over the last decade. Topics for discussi…

The ACC woke up on Christmas morning with a lawsuit in its stocking courtesy of Florida State University. Is the school right to challenge the conference's grant of rights or is it merely throwing a legal temper tantrum? Topics for discussion this week: A special announcement for our Central Virginia listeners Florida State's legal battle against t…

With the transfer portal open and players making early declarations for the NFL Draft, college football bowl season is more chaotic than ever. We tried to cut through the confusion with a preview of this year's biggest matchups. Topics for discussion included: Evaluating how our teams are doing in the transfer portal Chip Kelly's proposal for fixin…

The College Football Playoff is set, but it will not contain an ACC team this year. We talked about the committee's decision to leave out an undefeated Power 5 champion and how that impacts our excitement about the upcoming bowl season. Topics for discussion included: The controversial decision to exclude undefeated Florida State from the College F…

Following a one-sided loss to Virginia Tech, UVA supporters now face a long offseason with substantial questions. We talked about the state of the Virginia football program, then looked ahead to conference championship weekend. Topics for discussion included: Evaluating the good and bad from the Virginia football season and where the school goes fr…

Rivalry week is upon us, which means it's time for bulletin board material, obscure trophies, and a whole lot of hatred. This episode has everything you need to get ready for a weekend of turkey and regional conflict. Topics for discussion included: Mike Woodson's "trickery" How wins from NC State and UVA set up a more meaningful Commonwealth Clash…

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 …

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 rem…

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 fo…

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 …

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…

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, providin…

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 epi…

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 p…

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 …

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…

At long last, college football returns! In this episode, we talk about the results from Week 0 and preview the most important games taking place over Labor Day weekend. We discuss: The end of an era on ESPN's College Gameday Top takeaways from Week 0 games Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 1 Our best bets and intriguing storylines for ever…

This week, we sat down with Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the "Teel and Barber Podcast" to talk about all things ACC football. We discussed: Where things stand on ACC alignment talk What to expect from Virginia and Virginia Tech football this season Teams to watch in the ACC and players to keep an eye on for the Heisman Trophy…

Kris Wright, managing editor of TheSabre.com, joins the podcast to preview the upcoming Virginia football season. Is there reason for optimism despite the program's low preseason expectations? We discuss: How UNC fans are reacting to a change of heart from a prized in-state recruit The state of the Virginia football program two weeks ahead of its s…

After a turbulent week, conference realignment has fundamentally changed the landscape of college sports. In this week's show, we do a deep dive on the dissolution of the Pac-12, and how it will impact schools, fans, and athletes for years to come. We discuss: Whether UNC's tradition of "Jump Around" compares to Wisconsin The economic factors that …