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The two flagship programs of Virginia had disastrous football games this past weekend. UVA was humbled in a blowout loss in Tallahassee while Virginia Tech narrowly lost in the most agonizing way to Pittsburgh. We talk about both games and their prospects for the remainder of the season, then provide an in-depth preview of Week 6 ACC games.   Topics for discussion include: Virginia's deflating loss against Florida State and what it means for the rest of the season Virginia Tech's close and controversial loss against Pittsburgh Biases against ACC teams among AP voters Analysis and picks for every ACC football game in Week 6 Other national games of interest to watch this weekend You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

The ACC always delivers chaos, and the 2026 football season has been no different. One month into the season and entering the thick of conference play, we take stock of the biggest surprises and debate which team is best suited to compete with Miami for the ACC title. Plus, as we do every week in the fall, we provide predictions and analysis for every ACC game coming up this weekend. Topics for discussion include: The most surprising ACC teams the first month of the season Which ACC football team is second best behind Miami Picks and previews for every Week 5 ACC football game Other national games of interest this weekend You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

It was a bad weekend of football for our hosts. NC State orchestrated one of the most improbable losses in college football history, while Virginia suffered a disappointing loss in Charlotte. We discuss what these losses mean for both programs before looking ahead to an exciting weekend of college football.   Topics for discussion include: NC State's improbable last-second loss against Vanderbilt How worried Virginia fans should be following the Cavaliers' loss vs. West Virginia Picks and previews of every Week 4 ACC football game Other exciting college football games to watch this weekend You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

The ACC partially redeemed itself in Week 2 after a slow start in out-of-conference games. We discuss the conference's national perception and analyze opportunities for statement victories during the Week 3 slate.   Topics for discussion include: The ACC's 3-0 week against the Big Ten and what it means for conference prestige Picks and previews for every Week 3 ACC football game You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show onTwitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

ACC football teams have not fared well out of the gate against out-of-conference competition. Only UNC—a school with plenty of its own problems—has managed to secure a Power 4 win against a non-ACC program. We debate what the slow start means for the conference, discuss the ongoing investigation at Chapel Hill, and preview the upcoming week of college football games.    Topics for discussion include: Investigations taking place with UNC football and whether Bill Belichick can keep his job Whether the ACC's poor start to the college football season will hurt College Football Playoff prospects Previews of every ACC game in Week 2, with predictions and betting angles Other games of interest taking place this weekend and LSU's legal battle with the SEC You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!