ACC basketball is in full swing and everyone is once again chasing the Duke Blue Devils. How does the group just behind Duke look between Clemson, Virginia, Miami, and NC State? The hosts open the Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast by analyzing the race at the top of the conference and discussing the depth of talent.

Then, the show turns to football where fans are splitting their attention between transfer portal controversies and the release of the 2026 schedule.

Topics discussed:

  • The race for the top of the standings in ACC basketball (0:00-12:19)
  • The unsavory elements of the transfer portal, highlighted by the Darian Mensah saga (12:19-23:30)
  • Top takeaways from the release of the ACC football schedule (23:30-33:11)
  • Reasons to root for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl (33:11-35:32)

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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