Miami Hurricanes fall short in a nail-biter against Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship—can the ACC bounce back next season? Key moments, including Carson Beck’s costly interception and Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-worthy touchdown run, define a hard-fought 27-21 showdown. With special teams mishaps and Miami's offense stifled by Indiana's stellar defense, the ACC squad break down what separated the contenders from the champions. The panel tackles seismic shifts in ACC football, from Clemson’s painful transfer portal woes and contract controversies at Duke to Syracuse’s uphill battle for relevance. Heated debate erupts over NIL contracts, lawsuits, and the escalating price tag for top quarterbacks—will this reshape college football’s future? Plus, early outlooks for North Carolina, NC State, and more keep fans guessing: Who’s poised to be next year’s surprise playoff team?

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In this episode, Candace and Kenton discuss Manny Diaz being named as Duke's next head coach and ACC players up for post season awards!

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Duke Blue Devils take a bold stand in the Darian Mensah transfer saga, sparking debate around player empowerment, NIL contracts, and the legal chaos reshaping college football. With Miami Hurricanes aggressively targeting Mensah as their next starting quarterback, will contract disputes and NCAA loopholes derail Miami’s championship ambitions—and set a new standard for athlete movement across the ACC?

Jackson Holzer and Kenton Gibbs break down the latest twists in the Duke-Miami saga, weighing in on NIL controversies, shifting ACC power rankings, and the financial arms race transforming roster building. Heated discussions highlight which teams—like NC State and SMU—are rising, why Syracuse struggles to stay competitive, and whether anyone can stop Miami’s loaded roster. Plus: ACC basketball upsets, transfer portal drama, and why the conference’s future has never been more unpredictable.

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