Who's the ACC's No. 2? Are the Clemson Tigers a REAL Threat or ACC Pretenders This Season?

The Miami Hurricanes sit atop the ACC, but who will challenge them in Charlotte? Julian Council and Kenton Gibbs break down the evolving conference race, spotlighting Virginia’s surprise rise, fueled by a resurgent ground game and defense. Can Clemson’s lighter ACC schedule and quarterback Tait Reynolds vault them back into contention, or do the Duke Blue Devils and their swarming defense pose a bigger threat down the stretch? Stock reports heat up as the hosts debate the Louisville Cardinals’ inconsistency, Duke’s tough schedule, and the disappointment among potential risers such as Georgia Tech and Syracuse. From the ACC’s booming run games—highlighted by Jeffrey Overton Jr. and Duke Scott—to contentious AP Poll debates and the struggles plaguing Cal’s offense, this episode offers bold insights, sharp takes, and pressing questions about which programs are set to break through and which are trending in the wrong direction as ACC football enters a pivotal month. Photo Credit: D. Ross Cameron - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOACC?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #ACC #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball