In this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own breaks down a Championship Weekend that flipped the playoff landscape on its head. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open with JD’s victorious prediction that chaos was coming—and chaos arrived in the form of James Madison punching its ticket into the 12-team playoff. The crew debates whether college football can ever truly have a Cinderella the way basketball does and what it means for the sport moving forward.

From there, the conversation shifts to the ACC’s down year, how Miami missing the conference title game impacted the playoff picture, and whether the committee was forced into elevating James Madison because the ACC lacked a strong enough resume across the board.

The guys also dive into whether the AAC deserves an automatic bid, how Tulane stacks up against real Power Five competition, and what this means for teams in the Sun Belt, MAC, and beyond. The debate intensifies as Ronnie, JD, and Block break down:

Strength of schedule vs. number of losses
Whether Alabama should have been left out
Why Notre Dame had a strong argument but still fell short
How the current playoff format creates contradictions every single year
Whether college football should get rid of conference championship games altogether

Later in the episode, the crew reacts strongly to Notre Dame declining its bowl invite, discussing how the move impacts players, seniors, potential transfers, and the overall culture of college football.

The show wraps with full playoff predictions, including:

Can James Madison hang with Oregon?
Oklahoma vs. Alabama (the rematch)
Why Ole Miss might run Tulane out of the stadium
Miami at Texas A&M and which version of Carson Beck will show up

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In this post-season recap, Carolina’s Own breaks down a wild year of UNC football from every angle. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD open with Thanksgiving catch-ups before diving into the Heels’ offensive struggles, quarterback evaluation, coaching decisions, and why explosive plays were missing all season. The guys analyze Gio Lopez’s development, Jordan Shipp’s potential, and the bigger systemic issues holding the offense back.

On the defensive side, they revisit the mid-season turnaround under Bill Belichick, the late-season regression, and what UNC must add through the portal — from interior defensive linemen to true playmakers in the secondary. The crew also debates Bill Belichick's future, whether UNC is truly his long-term plan, and what the Giants rumors mean for the program during a crucial recruiting stretch.

Then it gets spicy: the ACC Championship controversy. Should the league strong-arm Duke out and put Miami in for the sake of playoff representation? JD says absolutely not. Ronnie and Darian say the ACC needs its best team on the biggest stage.

They close with national championship predictions, Alabama–Georgia talk, Lane Kiffin’s SEC move, and why timing, money, and legacy all collide in today’s college landscape.

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Carolinas' Own is back, and it is officially Duke Week. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down the Heels’ matchup with Duke — a surprisingly explosive, top-tier offense that presents UNC’s toughest defensive test of the year. The guys dive into why Duke’s quarterback and skill positions are legit, what UNC’s secondary and D-line must do, and how Carolina’s offense can (and must) find answers against a defense that gives up explosives.

From running back rotation frustrations to getting the ground game established, the crew explains exactly what needs to change for UNC to stay bowl-eligible.

Then, the conversation widens to the national chaos:
• Why has Florida fallen off while Duke rises?
• Has NIL completely broken old recruiting pipelines?
• Should Lane Kiffin stay at Ole Miss or take a big swing at Florida/LSU?
• James Franklin to Virginia Tech — smart move or risky rebuild?

D-Block closes the show celebrating his Saskatchewan Roughriders winning the Grey Cup and gives CFL insight on playoff shares, money, and why his jersey should absolutely be retired.

It’s rivalry week, it’s senior night, and the crew is honest, sharp, and fired up.

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Carolina’s Own is back after a frustrating trip to Winston-Salem, where the Heels fell to Wake Forest 28 to 12 in a game that felt closer than the scoreboard. Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down why the defense kept UNC in it again, why the offense continues to stall, and how the play calling and personnel usage are holding this team back.

The guys dive into Gio’s struggles, the rotation issues at receiver and running back, the lack of identity on offense, and why UNC has to rethink its approach with Duke and NC State coming up. We also talk about bowl eligibility, what defines failure or success this season, and whether UNC should look at younger quarterbacks if things slip next week.

Plus, we jump around the college landscape including South Carolina’s collapse at Texas A&M, LaNorris Sellers' NFL projection, and how coaching decisions can make or break young quarterbacks.

Carolina’s Own keeps it real, keeps it honest, and keeps it Carolina.

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In this episode of Carolina’s Own, Ronnie, D-Block, and JD dive into a packed week across UNC football and the national landscape.

We open with the latest round of Bill Belichick rumors. With the New York Giants job open, the crew breaks down whether a return to the NFL makes sense, how the UNC job compares, the GM situation in New York, and what Bill actually values at this stage of his career.

From there, we move into the newest College Football Playoff Top 12. We look at Ohio State’s dominance, Alabama’s rise, Indiana’s surprising push, and which teams are truly built for a title run.

Then it is all eyes on Wake Forest. We break down their strengths, their defensive numbers, how UNC matches up, what Geo must do to keep the offense on track, and why this is a must-win game as the Heels fight for bowl eligibility.

We wrap with predictions, keys to the game, and what Carolina has to do to get out of Winston-Salem with a win.

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Ronnie, D-Block, and JD take a deep dive into the state of football across South Carolina — from LaNorris Sellers’ uneven season and draft outlook to the loyalty-versus-portal debate shaping today’s college game. The crew also breaks down Dabo Swinney’s struggles adapting to the NIL era, what it means for Clemson’s future, and how UNC can keep its momentum rolling through Homecoming weekend.

With real scouting insight and honest conversation, the guys evaluate talent, culture, and where Carolina football stands across both states.

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The Tar Heels got back on track with a gritty 24-10 road win at Syracuse, a game Ronnie actually predicted down to the score. In this episode, Ronnie, D-Block, and JD break down how UNC’s defense dominated, holding Syracuse to just 147 total yards and 39 through the air, while June delivered a breakout performance at running back.

The guys discuss how Bill Belichick’s defensive system is starting to take hold in Chapel Hill, why running the football and winning ugly might be the key to a bowl run, and what the staff’s decision to stick with Gio Lopez at quarterback means for the rest of the season.

They also preview what lies ahead with Stanford, Wake Forest, Duke, and NC State — and why every game left is now winnable if Carolina sticks to its formula.

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