Dec
28
2025
Almost every coach in the ACC talks about their teams being physical. They all want to be physical and tough. There’s no question about it, but how many truly do what it takes to get that way on both sides of the ball? Virginia head coach Tony Elliot did. He had a vision from the …
Dec
27
2025
At the beginning of the year, I would have said a 9-win season was near the ceiling of Georgia Tech. When you start the season 8-0 though expectations change. Georgia Tech lost 4 of its last 5, and it feels like several attainable goals got away. The question is, did Georgia Tech have a foundational …
Dec
27
2025
Something is broken with the Pittsburgh program. When the calendar turns to November, Pittsburgh largely calls it a season. After November 1, Pitt in 3 years has won 2 games. In 2023, Pitt had 3 double-digit losses in 4 games to finish the year 3-9. In 2024, Pitt started the year 7-6, then lost a …
Dec
25
2025
Cal suffered an ugly 35-31 loss in the Hawaii Bowl to Hawaii in a game they led 21-0. The loss was frustrating for Cal fans, but maybe it shouldn’t have been. If there is one thing that is consistent about Cal, it’s their inconsistency over the last several years. That’s who they currently are. They …
Dec
23
2025
Quick, which ACC Football program has won at least 9 games every season since 2023? Hint, it’s not Clemson, they won’t win more than 8 this year. It’s not Miami; they won 7 games in 2023. Florida State? NC State? SMU – well, they’ve only been in the ACC two years. Anybody else? Nope. We’re …
Dec
22
2025
@AllSportsDACC and I (@TalkinACCSports ) look at the ACC Postseason with the esteemed @MattZemek of Editor and contributor to, @TrojansWire. It’s always a great time when Matt joins! To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are the topics we covered on the podcast. It’s episode 575 …
Dec
20
2025
The significance of Miami’s 10-3 win over Texas A&M may not be fully realized for awhile, but it eventually could shape the future of college football. First and most obvious, the victory moves Miami to the quarterfinals of the CFP playoffs to face Ohio State on December 31. The defensive performance was one for the …
Dec
19
2025
Dave Doeren seems to take a lot of criticism, but the reality is NC State has won 8 or 9 games 7 of the last 9 years. They pulled it off again after winning 4 of their last 5 games, including blowing out Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl 31-7. How did NC State fans react …
Dec
17
2025
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week, as we start up bowl season. Does NC State get its 8th win against Memphis? I really like NC State in this game. I know NC State’s defense is suspect, but this could be QB CJ Bailey’s last game at NC State, and I think he …
Dec
15
2025
@AllSportsDACC and I (@TalkinACCSports ) look at the ACC Bowls and ACC Basketball in a classic Matt and Jeff Podcast. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are the topics we covered on the podcast. It’s episode 574 ACC Championship Game ACC Bowls FCS Playoffs …
Dec
14
2025
Even with all the opt-outs, transfers, lack of credibility, and arguably integrity to the college football post-season the games must go on. They still will be in the record books and for some coaches and programs, they are more important than others. Which three ACC football coaches need a bowl win the most? This is …
Dec
10
2025
ACC Team of the Week : Duke – for a 27-20 win over Virginia 17. Syracuse (3-9, 1-7) Last week: 16 Syracuse was really, really bad by the end of the season. 16. Boston College (2-10, 1-7) Last Week: 17 Boston College proved they aren’t as bad as Syracuse by knocking them off to end …
Dec
09
2025
@AllSportsDACC and I (@TalkinACCSports ) look back at Championship Week, the playoff selections, and ACC basketball. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are the topics we covered on the podcast. It’s episode 573 ACC Championship Game CFP Selection Army Navy Game FCS Playoffs ACC …
Dec
08
2025
As Notre Dame went scorched earth on the ACC for their failure to make the playoffs, I wondered did the ACC really single out the Irish to such a degree that the response was warranted. What better way to find what the ACC really did than to scan the ACC’s football social media page. No …
Dec
07
2025
So here we go, bowl season is upon us. We already have 3 teams opting out – Iowa State, Notre Dame, and Kansas State. I think we are nearing the end of the bowl format. They served their purpose for many years. They were fun, but I don’t see them staying with the current format …
Dec
07
2025
Since the beginning of the CFP playoff rankings, Miami has been behind Notre Dame. At one point, they were 8 spots behind despite having the same record. That was in the week 10 playoff rankings. Miami, in the next 4 games, got better and returned to the form they showed early in the year. They …