This week, the Virtual Tailgate hosts Andrew, Geoff, and Jarred tackle the latest in ACC football in the absence of David, bringing humor and insights to the forefront. They kick things off by discussing their “Players of the Week,” with Andrew celebrating Duke’s Anderson Castle for his three-touchdown game, Jared highlighting Miami’s Reuben Bane Jr. for his defensive prowess—complete with a quirky impression—and Geoff raving about Trell Harris from Virginia, whose first-half heroics left a mark against Stanford.

As the power rankings are revealed, the top four stay steady with Miami, Georgia Tech, Florida State, and Louisville, while Duke climbs to tie for fifth. The conversation takes a light-hearted detour into the futures of notable coaches like Dabo Swinney and Mike Gundy, combining laughter with analysis.

Game previews incite spirited discussions, with the crew assessing Duke's looming clash with Syracuse—in light of an injury that could derail the Orange’s season—and examining the Pitt vs. Louisville showdown, before dissecting the highly anticipated matchup between Florida State and Virginia.

The episode wraps up with quickfire bets, as the crew shares their predictions and reflects on past betting blunders, bringing humor to the unpredictable nature of college football. They invite listener interaction via social media while reminding everyone to adhere to wise life choices ahead of a thrilling weekend of action in the ACC.

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The guys recap a wild Week 3 that saw Georgia Tech upset Clemson with a walk-off field goal and Miami solidify their "they're back" status with a dominant win over USF. The big news, however, is out of Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech has fired head coach Brent Pry after an embarrassing 0-3 start. Jarred takes the stand to deliver an epic rant on the program's decade-long decline and debates with the crew who could possibly right the sinking ship. Finally, the hosts turn their attention to Week 4, breaking down the spreads for Florida @ Miami, Syracuse @ Clemson, and NC State @ Duke

0:08 Welcome to the Virtual Tailgate

0:24 Great Players This Week

2:15 Georgia Tech's Big Upset

2:59 Miami's Return to Glory

4:43 Deep Thoughts Segment

5:30 Power Rankings Discussion

8:19 Virginia Tech's Coaching Crisis

12:25 The Future of Virginia Tech Football

22:45 Coaching Changes and Speculations

30:18 Key Matchups This Weekend

44:26 Quick Fire Bets

51:38 Closing Thoughts and Advice

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The guys are back to break down a wild week in ACC football that saw Virginia Tech get shellacked at home by Vanderbilt, leading to a historic plummet in the power rankings and much ridicule from the crew. For the first time in recent memory, Clemson is nowhere to be found in the Top 5 , and the hosts debate whether the Tigers' struggles are a blip or a trend as they head into a tough road game against a confident Georgia Tech squad. Plus, the crew previews the historic Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia and delivers their riskiest Quickfire Bets yet.

00:00:00 - Intro: The guys kick off the show, and Geoff offers a sincere apology to anyone he convinced to buy overpriced boots.

00:02:14 - Game Balls: The hosts award game balls to the week's top performers, including players from Virginia State , Boston College , Georgia Tech , and NC State.

00:06:34 - Power Rankings: Jarred unveils his rankings with a "deep thought" from the Bible before diving into the Top 5 and a shocking Bottom 3 that includes a seven-spot drop for Virginia Tech after their loss to Vanderbilt.

00:12:03 - Game Previews & Picks: The crew breaks down the upcoming week's biggest matchups.

00:13:06 - Miami vs. USF: Can the impressive South Florida Bulls keep it close against a top-ranked Miami?

00:18:41 - The Backyard Brawl: It's Pitt vs. West Virginia, and the guys discuss two teams that seem to be heading in opposite directions.

00:24:18 - ACC Game of the Week (Clemson vs. Georgia Tech): With Clemson stumbling, is this Georgia Tech's moment to pull off a huge upset at home?

00:32:38 - Quickfire Bets: The hosts make their rapid-fire picks for the week, including a very confident bet on the ODU vs. Virginia Tech game and a story about a gopher and a bear.

00:36:36 - Outro: The hosts wrap up the show with their three timeless rules

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