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What might it feel like living in 1970? On this episode of ACC Nation podcast we’re joined by special guest David Doda, a member of the Wake Forest football team that won their first conference championship since the school had helped form it in 1953. History books looking at 1970 are filled with things like the Vietnam war, the Beatles breaking up, Joe Frazier becoming the World Heavyweight Champion in boxing and the movie M*A*S*H premiering among others. But, in Winston-Salem a group of young men who were dismissed by sportswriters of the time came together under Coach Cal Stoll for a journey they’ll never forget and Doda shares his memories in his book, No Offense, No Defense, No Hope. Podcast The road to victory is seldom as smooth as imagined. The struggles as players, as young men living in a troubled world and personal loss often helps forge lasting relationships. Having an old school coach that holds your feet to the fire builds comradery and focuses you on things at hand rather than the whirling dervish outside of campus. Baseball | Preseason Top 25. Good For What Exactly? Doda’s book is available at Amazon and is a fascinating read for anyone who is into college football, interested in history and especially for Wake Forest alumni and fans. For more ACC sports follow us on ACC Nation podcast by subscribing, listen to us on ACC Nation streaming radio or watch each episode on our YouTube channel. Scroll to the top of the homepage and connect with us on social media.

What will it take for ACC basketball teams to make it to the Big Dance? ACC Nation podcast with Will and Jim take a look at both men and women as they’ve reached the midway point of the season. It isn’t all about adding Quadrant 1 wins and having a comfy ranking in the NCAA NET. Those wins are important but staying away from Q3 and 4 losses may be even more critical when the committee looks at the 37 At-Large Bids later this year. Of course, you could always shoot for winning the conference and get an Auto-Bid. The guys look at the most recent wins and losses, how they impact the overall conference and why some records at this point in the season aren’t all they’re made out to be. Podcast We’ve got the latest Wooden Award Midseason Watchlist players from the ACC, a look at some individual and team stats, the conference standings and those sweet, sweet NET numbers for all of you stat fiends. Basketball | ACC Working On A Good Thing In ’26 Be sure to visit our social media pages for special content, subscribe to the podcast, listen to streaming radio and jump on board our YouTube page.

With over a month and a half of (essentially) non-conference ACC men’s basketball under our belts who would have thought things would be looking up as much as they are? Special guest, Jason Carmello, the wizard behind Big-Underdog bracketology says there’s much to be happy with when it comes to the conference this season. ACC men’s basketball over the past few years has been less than stellar and pundits have been declaring an early death for the conference. Well, it appears that the slumber is over. Duke, Louisville, North Carolina and Virginia all hold spots in the latest Top 25’s. What might be even more telling is the teams that are getting attention and it’s a long list. Clemson, Cal, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, Virginia Tech, NC State and if consistency jump into the mix then Wake Forest and Syracuse will be there, too. Basketball In Carmello’s first bracket of the season 8 ACC teams find a spot with four more just on the cusp. That’s simply the Phoenix rising. Yes, it’s an early projection but there’s far more stats to work with this season than in years past. All good signs. With a quick listen or watching ACC Nation on YouTube you’ll find out why we spend less time talking when Carmello joins us to talk basketball. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, listen to us on streaming radio and watch on YouTube.

There can be no denying the 2025 ACC football season was about as hairy as a traveling carnival’s ride. Next season we’ll all be sure to check to see how secure our chairs are before getting on for a spin. Week 14 is behind us, the ACC Championship Game is in front of us and who knows what is lurking for CFP Sunday. Complain, belittle, whine about the conference all you want but the fact is you haven’t had these kind of thrills in forever. Will and Jim review the final week of regular season action and unleash some dragon’s breath upon numerous and well-deserved recipients. After Duke and Virginia battle it out in Charlotte, certainly not a scenario that many people would have ever thought would happen we’ll find out how the CFP committee views ACC football on Sunday. Undoubtedly, we’ll hear and see a number of teams across the college landscape suffering a similar fate as Florida State did a few years ago. Football Along the way players will decide if they want to go the NFL Draft route. Bowls will come knocking at a number of ACC teams’ doors. The College Football Playoffs will get underway and we’ll see who’s serious and who’s a pretender. The next level of fun has begun. Hold on tight and enjoy every step because as all football junkies know, there’s a long pause between the national championship and the draft. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast. Take ACC Nation Radio with you 24/7 and watch the ACC Nation YouTube channel.

Isn’t a bit baffling that people are complaining about the wild and wooly world of ACC football? As if adding some excitement into their weekend was some kind of bad thing? Get real folks. Embrace the madness as it is truly epic. We’ve never had so much to talk about at this point in the season in years and that includes Coastal Chaos, which on the face of it was just ‘click-bait’ anyway. There’s no denying it. This IS a football conference and it’s only getting better. Special guest Drew Cagle of Clemson Tigers on SI joins Will and Jim on the front end of ACC Nation to delve into Clemson football, basketball and the word on a BBQ sweet spot. Cagle helps dissect some of the issues that the Tigers have faced on the field, what’s changing with Dabo’s approach to personnel and then look out, Brad Brownell (who is perennially thought of as having one foot out the door) may be sneaking up on ACC men’s basketball yet again this season. Football You’ll have to listen or watch to find out about the recommended BBQ restaurant. Cagle may make your mouth water after you hear him talk about this well-known landing spot. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, watch us on YouTube or listen 24/7 on streaming radio.

ACC football and madness prevails late into the season. Alright bingo card holders, who had Virginia atop the conference at this point? If you raised your hand then pride yourself on being a true homer and maybe toss in some blind faith as well. On the menu this week we have upsets, overtime, close calls and one too many people tossing around the term, team of destiny. Hold on there porkchop! There’s four more weeks and no one is certain who is headed to Charlotte. Will and Jim review a wonderful Week 10 of ACC action and share some opinions that may have you headed to the medicine cabinet for some Tums. This final stretch is going to be a serious reality check for schools as administrations look at the performances of coaches, coaches wonder if they’d be happier elsewhere, players look for better situations and fans either sigh in relief or in deep frustration over what will transpire. Football You know, football isn’t the only thing rolling along in the ACC. Basketball gets underway this week and it looks like yet another powerful women’s season is in store. What about the men you ask? It may be better than what we’ve seen in years. You’ll definitely want to watch our interview with Jason Carmello of Big Underdog Bracketology talking about college basketball and what to expect. Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation podcast, on streaming radio or YouTube. BTW – If you needed to Google ‘haboob’ all we have to say is, ‘we made you look’.

Who for a hot minute didn’t think that NIL and the Transfer Portal would have an even greater impact on college basketball than it has in football? Special guest Jason Carmello of Big Underdog Bracketology joins Will and Jim to preview the teams that will be making an impression upon men’s hoops fans this season. Rankings | 17 To 1, The Wild Ride Of ACC Football The excitement of last year’s tournament overflows into this season with some of the top names right back at the front of the line looking for a trophy. Carmello provides a look at the top conferences, the teams, the players and shares his thoughts on how money is impacting the game. Basketball Where will the ACC be at the end of the season? It’s hard to predict but all three guys have their opinions and throw the red meat out there for the crowd to devour. Who will be the top team in the conference? Is there a surprise lurking in the shadows? How much impact will new coaches, new looks and transfer players have when all is said and done? More than you’d imagine. The season begins soon and the tension mounts as college basketball returns. Be sure to listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation. Join us for our podcast, listen on streaming radio or watch us on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on social media: Instagram, Tik Tok, X, YouTube, Facebook, Reddit and Bluesky.

ACC football has entered the back half of the regular season and the countdown to the conference championship and bowl eligibility has begun. Apparently there are still some surprises available in the weekly grab bag both from teams and individuals. The shorter schedule, seven teams were on bye weeks, still presented some fun ball. The wow-factor kicked in with Pitt and their true freshman QB Mason Heintschel who battled it out with Florida State in Tallahassee. Both the Panthers and Seminoles pounded it out on both sides of the ball where only a handful of miscues helped turn the overall tide in favor of Pitt. Football The world of Wake Forest football under head coach Jake Dickert is slowly turning the corner and the long-term plan is kicking in just in time to possibly deliver a bowl bid. The Demon Deacons started this journey weeks ago and it came to fruition with a solid win against Oregon State. College football found itself in the midst of the final stages of coaches on hot seats as a number of head coaches and assistants were released. Are more to come? Yes. And just wait until the end of the season. Will and Jim review all the games and then take a look at what’s on the horizon in Week 8. There are some serious matchups that could further upset the ACC apple cart once again. Who do they think will win? Listen, like and subscribe to ACC Nation available on podcast, streaming radio and YouTube.