We're halfway through a college football season that is full of surprises. In the ACC, teams like Virginia and Georgia Tech have defied expectations, while Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina have underachieved. This week's Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast discusses the ACC race at the midpoint of the season and previews a pivotal weekend ahead in the conference.

On this week's episode:

  • Penn State moving on from James Franklin and what it means for the coaching carousel (0:00-8:31)
  • The ACC's biggest surprises through the first half of the season (8:31-19:01)
  • Picks and analysis of every Week 8 ACC football game (19:01-40:37)
  • Most interesting national games taking place this weekend (40:37-45:54)

TheSabre.com presents The Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast, a college sports podcast through the lens of the ACC. Michael McGraw, a University of Virginia graduate and fan, and Michael Shutt, a life-long NC State fan, both grew up watching the ACC and have insights on the history and present of the conference.

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