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We're at the halfway point of the college football season and it has never been more difficult to have confidence in which teams are good. Week 6 provided surprising results, both in the ACC and nationally. In this episode, we try to sift through the anarchy before making predictions for games this weekend.   Topics for discussion include: College football parity in the ACC and beyond Debating the wisdom of expanding the College Football Playoff Previews and predictions for every ACC game in Week 7 Other games worth watching this weekend and exotic foods at the Texas State Fair 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!

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!