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The Virtual TailgateAuthor: Andrew Marshall
Covering ACC Football and beyond. We talk Atlantic Coast Conference football and NCAA news. Weekly recaps on the games, and predictions for the coming week are standard, and we branch out into conference realignment, players of the week, and award and draft chatter as they come up. Boston College Eagles, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Tarheels, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemons Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, and soon, Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse Orangemen, Louisville Cardinals, Cal Goldlen Bears, Stanford Cardinal, SMU Mustangs, and sometimes Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Football, News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Season 15 - Bowls: Permanent Damage
Episode 16
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
On this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the crew dives into the thrilling ACC Championship game, where the Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Virginia Cavaliers in a nail-biting overtime finish. The hosts breakdown key moments from the game, including Tony Elliott's controversial decisions and a miscue that allowed UVA to tie the score before falling to Chandler Morris' critical interception.Highlighting the unexpected rise of Duke as conference champions, they commend head coach Manny Diaz's bold strategies, contrasting it with Virginia's storied struggles and an unfortunate title drought since 1995. Jarred takes listeners on a historical journey through ACC championships, adding humor to UVA's woes and examining the shifting dynamics in the league, especially regarding Notre Dame's cooled relations with the conference.The episode features an engaging twist with "The Great Bowl Auction of 2025," as the hosts compete to predict outcomes for various bowl games, filled with analysis and lighthearted banter. Listeners are reminded of valuable life lessons, including the importance of rooting for your team and avoiding risky plays. Tune in for an entertaining mix of game analysis, historical reflections, and spirited competition in this week's episode!0:07 Introduction to the Season2:14 The ACC Championship Recap5:13 Manny Diaz's Bold Moves5:47 Power Rankings Discussion7:07 A Trip Down Memory Lane8:47 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Comparison10:10 Conference Championship Controversies14:53 Notre Dame's Relationship with the ACC16:55 The ACC and College Football Playoffs25:11 Emergency Pod Plans for Notre Dame26:08 The Great Bowl Auction30:38 Bidding Begins for Military Bowl37:03 Gator Bowl Insights41:14 The Disrespect Bowl48:56 Clemson vs. Penn State Preview53:00 Pitt's Game Strategy58:16 Miami vs. Texas A&M1:03:55 Holiday Bowl Excitement1:04:24 Arizona State's Challenges1:11:03 Memphis's Coaching Changes1:13:50 BYU's Strong Finish1:15:56 Closing Thoughts and Rules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
