Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame’s evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season.

0:00 - Welcome

4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception?

11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football

16:41 - Miami’s path back to the CFP

19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches?

24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026?

27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football’s top QB?

32:10 - Notre Dame: From Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman

38:02 - ACC teams that could make a run: Georgia Tech

41:05 - ACC teams that could make a run: Louisville

46:40 - ACC teams that could make a run: SMU

48:04 - Can Virginia build on its breakout season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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