Why is ACC men’s basketball struggling? Has the ACC become the 5th best conference in the NCAA. Special guest, Jason Carmello of Big Dog helps Will and Jim examine the latest bracket and the reasons why conference teams are struggling to rise above the muck to lock in an NCAA bid in March. How are the NET Rankings killing the ACC? Carmello goes into detail and also looks at a broad expanse of other teams that are facing similar fates.

In a broader view we discuss the possible replacements for Tony Bennett at Virginia which includes the likes of Marquette’s Shaka Smart (formerly HC at VCU, Texas and assistant at Clemson among others) and Vanderbilt’s Mark Byington (formerly HC at James Madison, Ga Southern and assistant at Virginia and Virginia Tech among others).

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We couldn’t talk about the ACC without bringing in the performance of North Carolina and how that leaves big question marks about Hubert Davis’ future with the Tar Heels. What’s going on with the players? When will AD Bubba Cunningham’s patience reach it’s threshold?

Meanwhile, at Tennessee, head coach Rick Barnes may be setting a new standard with players when it comes down to NIL money and on-court performance.

Carmello provides an updated look at the latest projected brackets and shares details on why teams are where they are, if they’ll stay in the hunt and helps determine if the ACC is the best conference for men’s basketball.

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Will and Jim send their greetings for Happy Holidays during this end of the year episode. The ACC closed out 2024 with two teams in the newly expanded CFP so there’s plenty to chew on. Though the outcome wasn’t ideal the changes that are occurring within the conference bode well for 2025 and beyond.

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From big money at UVA to Dabo dabbling in the Transfer Portal, changes are a ‘coming in conference football. Jim thinks Dave Clawson’s move to Special Advisor is a big positive for Wake Forest while Will is having a hard time seeing success with Bill Belichick at North Carolina. Will shares some of the latest ACC rankings for use of the Transfer Portal.

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You know what they say about opinions and….well, you know. Jim has both in fifth gear in regards to Herbstreit, Finebaum, SEC fanboys and more, yes, lots and lots more. What better way to butter up some well deserving….well, you know.

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Now, take a break. You deserve it. We’ll be back talking men’s and women’s bracketology with Big Underdog’s Jason Carmello and Her Hoop Stats’ Megan Gauer on January 5 and 8. Happy Holidays!

The ACC is never short of wild rides during the regular football season. This year, the conference extended it to the championship game in Charlotte. It started with knowing one qualifying team but having to wait until the end to see whether Clemson or Miami would be the second team. If you thought it was pretty much wrapped up after watching the first half and didn’t stick around….perhaps you’ve learned your lesson.

Even when everyone may have thought this game was headed to overtime there was still 9 seconds left on the clock. Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves here. Time to check in with Will and Jim and find out how it all wrapped up. Oh, I guess the surprises didn’t stop with the championship game either. Sunday was the announcement of the 12 teams in the football playoffs and there was plenty of anxiety surrounding which team(s) may or may not get in.

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Will and Jim get into the reaction from the SEC, where ACC teams are headed for bowl action and share thoughts on how those games may end up. For some strange reason it feels as if more surprises are in store for ACC fans. There’s nothing quite as sweet as post-season mayhem. Bring it on!

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Will Ojanen has an ACC sports update that looks at the results of football recruiting for conference teams. There are some surprises at the top and bottom of the list. How are conference teams holding up in the SEC/ACC Basketball Challenge? Not well. Will looks at the performance of men’s and women’s hoops and it appears the perfect descriptor is, painful.

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Is the ACC going to get short-changed once again by the CFP Committee? What are the scenarios that could lead to all out anarchy against a system that has only been put in place this year? Is the ACC Commissioner being too demure? Should the gloves come off in Charlotte? Will has some thoughts.

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College football wrapped up the regular season with plenty of surprises. The ACC wasn’t short on that list as there were several upsets, close calls and head-scratchers to boot. With a week in-between the post-season party gets started in Charlotte with Clemson taking on SMU for the ACC Championship. The game will be in prime-time at 8:00pm ET on ABC.

College Basketball | SEC/ACC 2024 Challenge

Will and Jim go over the final games, performances, coaches on hot-seats and the latest on transfer portal action and new coaching staff additions. Though no one knows for sure the latest bowl projections for ACC teams from USA Today is interesting so the guys toss that list in for your consideration.

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ACC college football has one part of the conference’s championship tilt line up but who will be team two? Though it seems unlikely that the obvious team won’t make it there Will and Jim remind you on this episode about how crazy the season has been in not only the ACC but across the country. All the upsets and close calls have made for some great football this season and it’s likely to continue in the CFP post-season matchups.

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Is it possible that the ACC will get three teams into the 12-team playoffs? At this point, anything is possible and find out what some of the reasons are for dreaming big. How about projected bowl matchups? We’ve got those as well on ACC Nation and there are some real doozies.

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If you thought everything was decided in ACC college football after week 12 you may want to think twice. Will and Jim present another episode of ACC Nation (Podcast, Radio, YouTube) and take a look at each of the games plus break down some important performances.

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If you thought your coach was safe perhaps you should take a look at things from a different perspective. Time stands still for no one. The on-going impact that the Transfer Portal and NIL have on college sports has now put a bulls-eye on coaches. Coaching has turned into the one thing that most people didn’t get into the profession for and their love of the sport is beginning to sour. Time for a reality check for coaches and fans.

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So you thought the madness of the Coastal Division would slip away into the darkness of night in ACC college football? Au contraire conference fans, it has merely spread out among all the teams and now we have a bit of a horse race on our hands headed into the final weeks of the regular season. Let’s be frank. It was becoming a bit boring having the same teams dominate the conference year after year so embrace the crazy.

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Will and Jim take a look at this past weekend’s games and discuss the impact of upsets and a few surprises as well. The guys then move on to the coming week in college football and what they see may be happening as the regular season edges closer to the end. Neither is overly pleased with how the ACC has been labeled and treated when it comes to rankings. A heads up, the second CFP college football rankings are out Tuesday night and even though there shouldn’t be major changes, if there is we’ll move closer to the truth about how teams are selected.

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There’s lots of other sports action going on in the ACC as fall sports begin to wrap up. The NCAA has moved the Single and Doubles championships to the fall while keeping the team championship action in the spring. This week we’ll see the NCAA Cross Country Championships, the beginning of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships and the conclusion of the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship. Also on the slate if NCAA Field Hockey Championship play and the latest AP men’s and women’s basketball Top 25 rankings.

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When looking at the college football scoreboard from this weekend you’ve got to ask yourself if voodoo is in play. The ACC certainly isn’t what people expected this season. But this conference isn’t the only one that is both shaken and stirred. The initial CFP 12 team rankings come out Tuesday, November 5 in what will be a string of many leading up to the final selection of worthy squads. Don’t think for a moment that there isn’t going to be some moans and groans on the other side of televisions.

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Blowouts, train wrecks, upsets and more fill the bill with ACC college football action and there may be a few more this coming weekend. Will we see additional conference teams nabbing a bowl position this week? Seven teams are already qualified and there are a few others that are on the precipice with six wins possible by the end of the regular season.

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Basketball is underway with a full menu of games for men and women tipping off on Monday, the first coming early with games in Paris for the women.

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Better check your Bingo cards. If you had ACC college football stacked up the way it is now then you’ve hit the jackpot. Wait though, it’s not quite done yet. There are several more games left and some matchups that could completely change the face of the conference by the time we hit the ACC Football Championship in Charlotte. As a reminder let’s just say fans shouldn’t get too far ahead of themselves yet when it comes to which teams will be in that game.

College Football | Who’s On Top? Ranking The ACC 17 To 1

Will and Jim review Week 9 of ACC football action and have some important notes regarding each game and the performances of the teams. There are five teams that are bowl eligible at this point and a few may surprise you. Who’s close? There are four more teams lined up and ready to clinch a post-season appearance.

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What bowls might ACC teams be headed to? Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has a list of projected matchups for 12 of the 17 conference fanbases to begin to consider when it comes to travel plans. Don’t pull the trigger on those just yet, though. We also share the latest AP and Coaches’ Polls to see who the top 5 are and the ACC+1 in the Top 25 plus those that are receiving votes.

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This week there are several games on the schedule that have the potential to lock down a bowl bid or even more teams closer to the ACC Championship. Will and Jim take a look at the schedule and share their thoughts on who has the best shot at winning in Week 10 of college football.

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As another college football week ends yet another begins as the ACC heads into Week 9. But first, what transpired in Week 8? There was the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Five ACC teams are bowl eligible with two on the cusp as a win this weekend would clinch a spot. Will and Jim look at the latest AP and Coaches' Polls, let you know when the first College Football Playoff rankings will be released and share Athlon Sports' thoughts on where conference teams may be 'bowling'. The college football regular season is more than halfway through. Look for more teams to pull out all the stops in the remaining weeks to help them grab a slice of the pie. We all took our eyes off of football as a major coaching change in men's basketball was announced right before the season. That press conference is available on ACC Nation Radio. Will shares some thoughts. College Football Conference championships are drawing near for cross country and we take a look at the latest rankings of ACC men's and women's teams. In addition we look at the men's and women's golf team rankings, men's and women's swimming, who's on top conference wise in field hockey, volleyball and soccer. It's a busy fall with even more sports being prepped in the wings. Be sure to subscribe to ACC Nation podcast now so you don't miss any of the upcoming basketball season interviews. Listen to ACC Nation on streaming radio or watch the program by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Lots more college football to come.