Andy Bitter is joined by Miami writer Manny Navarro to talk about Pitt claiming its first ACC championship in football by beating Wake. Then they spend a lot of time talking about the Hurricanes, who brought Mario Cristobal back home and look like they've made the financial commitment to play big-time football again. They also touch on UVA's coaching situation and an ACC bowl game that intrigues them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Roddy Jones of ESPN/The ACC Network to break down an ACC title game between Wake Forest and Pitt that might not feature the biggest names but sure could be a lot of fun. They touch on wild finishes in the NC State-North Carolina and Virginia Tech-Virginia games last weekend before Penn State writer Audrey Snyder joins the pod to offer insight about what Brent Pry brings to the table as the Hokies' new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson writer Grace Raynor as the Atlantic Division comes down to the final weekend, with Wake Forest, NC State and Clemson all still alive. We untangle that knot, talk about Pitt winning the Coastal and hit on all the Thanksgiving week rivalry games as the ACC season wraps up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Fuente is out at Virginia Tech. Andy Bitter is joined by David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk all about the fallout in Blacksburg: what went wrong, what issues do the Hokies have, who makes sense for the job? Then they talk about critical games in the ACC this week, with Wake Forest traveling to Clemson and Virginia heading to Pitt in contests that could decide both divisions. They make the usual run through all of the ACC's Week 12 games as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna of The Athletic to pour some out for the ACC's chances in the College Football Playoff. They talk about UNC's wild, high-scoring win against Wake Forest and if the Deacons can rebound in an important Atlantic Division contest with NC State. They also talk about the All-ACC quarterback race, handicap the Coastal Division, list potential replacements for Justin Fuente at Virginia Tech and hit every Week 11 game in the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by The Athletic's Brendan Marks to talk about the first College Football Playoff rankings and Wake Forest's place in it as the top-ranked ACC team at No. 9. They talk about Wake's weird non-conference game with UNC, Miami coming back from the dead, Pitt's letdown and all the Week 10 matchups. At the end, they hit on the start of an ACC basketball season featuring coaching transitions at North Carolina and Duke, with Brendan handicapping the league race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Eric Mac Lain of the ACC Network and ESPN to talk about the latest in the ACC, including Pitt slaying the Clemson dragon, what's behind the Tigers' offensive struggles, Miami backing up its talk with a win against NC State, Wake Forest's offensive masterpiece at Army, Virginia's ability to score with anyone, plus a look at all of the Week 9 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Manny Navarro to talk about two teams -- Pitt and NC State -- who look like they're for real after last weekend's lopsided wins. They hit on the hot seat at their respective schools, talking about Justin Fuente's future at Virginia Tech and Manny Diaz's at Miami, before taking a swing through all of the Week 8 ACC games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by ESPN.com's David Hale this week, with Hale getting to cash in all that Kenny Pickett stock he's been sitting on for years. We talk about if we're believers in Pitt, if Virginia Tech can figure out its offense, how hot is Manny Diaz's seat at Miami and what's amiss at UNC. We talk about this week's entire ACC slate before figuring out who's in the top tier of the league at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is reunited with old friend Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke Times to talk about not only the state of the ACC but also sports gambling and how novice wagerers can be profitable and have a little fun throwing down money on games. We do a mini-draft on who we're picking to win a wide-open ACC and play "Juice or No Juice!" with this week's slate before Aaron picks some winners at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by ACC Network analyst Roddy Jones to talk about the topsy-turvy ACC., where the Atlantic Division at last looks up for grabs. We hit on NC State's upset win against Clemson, plus Wake Forest and Boston College's 4-0 starts. On the Coastal side, Georgia Tech finally got the defining win Geoff Collins has been waiting for, crushing UNC. Plus, we preview all of the ACC's Week 4 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson beat writer Grace Raynor to discuss the Tigers shocking offensive statistics. Will the offense improve? Clemson travels to NC State this weekend. Andy asks the question: "Is anyone in the ACC good?" A trip around the league reveals that the conference finds itself in a precarious situation only three weeks into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter and David Teel discuss all things ACC. The league has been hit by some injuries that will impact the remainder of the season. The guys recap some week 2 matchups including Florida State's embarrassing loss vs. Jacksonville St, Pitt's wins on the road at Tennessee and NC State's loss at Mississippi State. Wake Forest could be on the cusp of a really good season. UNC is a 10 point favorite vs. Virginia even though the Tar Heels have lost 4 straight in the series. Plus, more week 3 matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna to discuss whether the ACC can bounce back after a rough week 1. Clemson, Florida State & Miami lost against three of the country's best teams. Can the middle class of the ACC pick up the slack in week 2?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks discuss the ACC week 1 slate which includes four of the biggest non-conference games in college football: Clemson vs. Georgia, Miami vs. Alabama & Florida State vs. Notre Dame. Plus, a Friday night conference matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech should tell us a lot about the state of both programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter and Manny Navarro preview the always chaotic ACC Coastal division. Are the guys buying the Tar Heels? D'Eriq King's health is the key to a successful Miami season. Can Justin Fuente keep his job? The guys go program-by-program to analyze who will end up in Charlotte in December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Clemson beat writer Grace Raynor to talk about the Tigers on their quest for a seventh straight ACC championship. They also preview the Atlantic Division, on if NC State can build off last year, can Boston College make a leap, is Wake Forest a sleeper, can Louisville bounce back, when will Florida State show progress and is there any hope at Syracuse to turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by ESPN.com's Andrea Adelson to talk about the life of legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who not only built a dynasty with the Seminoles but was one of college football's biggest and most personable characters. They also touch on the ACC season ahead. Is Clemson as good as past years? Can anyone unseat the Tigers? Are North Carolina and Miami legit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna to talk about the ACC’s standing as realignment comes back on everyone’s radar now that Texas and Oklahoma are SEC-bound. What kind of footing is the ACC on thanks to its grant of rights? Can it ever convince Notre Dame to join? Are any other schools worth looking at? Andy and Matt look at all the angles for a league that needs to do something to close the growing revenue gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks put a stamp on the 2020-21 ACC Basketball season. Duke and UNC's struggles. Syracuse's tournament run. Was FSU a disappointment? Plus, the guys take a look at the transfer portal chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter & Brendan Marks share their thoughts on the 1st weekend of the NCAA Tournament. #11 seed Syracuse impressed and is now in the Sweet 16. Buddy Boeheim is a bucket! He's average 27 points over the first 2 games. Florida State is also in the Sweet 16 despite not making a 3 pointer Monday night vs. Colorado. The 'Noles will face Michigan in what could be the game of the 2nd weekend. The rest of the ACC didn't fare to well in the Tournament. North Carolina got worked by Wisconsin in the 1st round. What went wrong for the rest of the league in the Tournament including Virginia Tech, Clemson, Georgia Tech & Virginia? Plus, the guys take a look at the updated bracket and re-do their final four picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap Georgia Tech's winning run in the ACC Tournament, and how the conference programs stack up in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks dive into the All-ACC team selections. Were there any snubs? Plus, an in-depth analysis of the ACC Tournament. Who are the favorites? Will there be a surprise team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we enter the month of March, Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Brian Hamilton to figure out which ACC programs will make the NCAA tournament. Are UNC and Duke in or out? Clemson as a #4 seed? Is UVA's defense a concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks are joined by The Athletic's Dana O'Neil to recap a wild week in the ACC, and preview key storylines. Takeaways from Duke's win against UVA. UNC is gaining momentum. Is FSU the best team in the conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Eamonn Brennan to discuss the ACC and their postseason potential. How many programs will make the NCAA Tournament? Sweet 16? Is UNC a bubble team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap the unusual Duke-UNC game from the weekend, plus run through the ACC programs and why their fan bases should care about the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap Virginia Tech's big win against UVA. Can the Hokies build off of the win? Duke seems to have fixed their issues -- are they 'back'? Plus, a look into wha the ACC Tournament will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Matthew Gutierrez as they go around the ACC and recap the week that was. Will Duke make the NCAA Tournament? Who are the top 5 teams in the conference? How does Syracuse match up against UVA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks recap the weekend that was in the ACC, including Virginia's blowout win against Clemson, the Seminoles taking down the Tar Heels, and Pitt dominating Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks shift their focus from football to basketball, and assess the ACC standings. Can Louisville continue their surprising season and stay atop the conference? How to evaluate Duke? Is UNC at risk of missing the NCAA Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Brendan Marks put a bow on the 2020 ACC football season. Clemson falls in the CFB Playoff semi-final & the conference finishes an abysmal 0-6 in bowl games. Miami QB D'Eriq King suffers an ACL tear. Will he back back for the 'Canes next season? Now, it's time to transition to basketball season. Brendan catches you up on everything you need to know as the countdown to March Madness begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter welcomes the Richmond Times-Dispatch's David Teel to the show! There is no love lost between Clemson & Ohio State. This game has potential to be one of the best of the season. With all the talk about Trevor Lawrence & Justin Fields, Buckeyes RB Trey Sermon might be the key to the game. Who deserved ACC Coach of the Year? Which ACC program unexpectedly flopped this season? Surprised that VT kept Justin Fuente? Is new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips a good hire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Grace Raynor discuss Clemson's ACC title. Will Trevor Lawrence win the Heisman trophy? A Sugar Bowl preview. Dabo Swinney ranks Ohio State #11 in the Coaches Poll. Should the playoff be expanded? Brent Venables reportedly turns down the Auburn job? Plus, an ACC bowl game preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Nicole Auerbach preview Notre Dame vs. Clemson part II. The Tigers are a 10.5 point favorite even though they lost to The Fighting Irish last month in South Bend. Does Trevor Lawrence make that big of a difference or is it more about the returning players on Clemson's defense? The ACC title has huge college football playoff implications. Nicole also has insight into new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. Plus, Andy dishes on Justin Fuente staying at Virginia Tech & North Carolina's big win over Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter tells the SEC to get off its high horse after Greg Sankey took a shot at the ACC for canceling Notre Dame & Clemson's games this weekend. Grace Raynor joins Andy to recap last week's Clemson game vs. Virginia Tech & preview the title game next weekend vs. Notre Dame. Where does Trevor Lawrence sit in the Heisman race? Could Clemson OC Tony Elliot end up at Virginia Tech if Justin Fuente is fired? Scott Satterfield puts his foot in his mouth. Plus, a weekend preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame's defense has been great this year under the tutelage of ND defensive coordinator Clark Lea. WIll he be the next head coach at Vanderbilt? The Fighting Irish are 9-0 and headed to the ACC title game to face Clemson. How does that game impact the CFB Playoff picture? Is Justin Fuente on the hotseat at Virginia Tech? Boston College & Virginia face off this weekend. Miami is a 15pt favorite at Duke in the 'Canes 1st game in weeks. Plus, more with The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Matt Fortuna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1st CFP rankings of the season have been unveiled. The Athletic's Brendan Marks joins Andy Bitter to discuss whether UNC is a live home dog vs. Notre Dame on Friday in Chapel Hill. Can QB Sam Howell & OC Phil Longo come up with a gameplan to outscore the Fighting Irish? They need to because the Tarheel defense has struggled. Brendan covers UNC & Duke basketball for The Athletic as well. With the season kicking off this week, he gives his take on what to expect in the ACC this season. Plus, Andy has a closing thought on the Clemson/FSU drama and takes a quick look at the rest of the ACC weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter welcomes ESPN's Andrea Adelson to the show! The ACC schedule is changing by the minute & we share the latest news. Get ready for a messy finish to the 2020 season. Will Clemson & Notre Dame both make the CFB playoff? North Carolina still has Notre Dame & Miami on the schedule. Is Virginia Tech HC Justin Fuente on the hotseat? Andy & Andrea take a look at this weekend's slate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Matt Fortuna talk all things ACC. Clemson @ Notre Dame was an instant classic. Liberty beats Virginia Tech with a last second field goal. Does Miami have a path to the ACC title game? Plus, the guys preview the weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Grace Raynor go inside the biggest matchup of the weekend. Can Clemson go into South Bend with true freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei and beat the #4 Fighting Irish? Plus, Andy takes a look at other conference games this weekend which kick off Friday night with Miami @ NC State.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter dives into the first edition of The Athletic ACC mailbag. Besides Clemson, which team has the best chance to run the table? Is Notre Dame for-real this year? Are any coaches finishing this season season fighting for their job? What’s the ceiling for Wake Forest under Dave Clawson? Who has the best RBs in the ACC? + more! Follow @AndyBitterVT & @TheAthleticCFB on twitter. Subscribe, rate & review the show! Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month: www.theathletic.com/accpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter is joined by The Athletic's Matt Fortuna to dish on the latest news in the ACC. North Carolina loses to Florida State the week it gets ranked in the top 5. Miami bounces back vs. Pitt. Notre Dame only scores 12 points and barely survives Louisville. Are the Irish a fraudulent top 10 team? NC State is ranked in the top 25! Clemson is a 45 point favorite vs. Syracuse & the guys thinks that too low! Plus, Virginia Tech's defense has a strong outing vs. Boston College the week after giving up 56 to North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & ESPN's David Hale go program-by-program in the ACC to see where they fall in the conference pecking order. Who is the MVP on Clemson, Trevor Lawrence or Travis Etienne? Is Ian Book good enough to lead Notre Dame to an ACC title? Virginia Tech's offense is clicking on all cylinders. Where is the defense? Boston College is much better than anticipated. NC State is still a work in progress but is building confidence. The guys hit every program ahead of another weekend of ACC action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter & Grace Raynor discuss the biggest game in college football this weekend; Miami @ Clemson. Can the 'Canes pull the upset in Death Valley or will the Tigers continue their ACC dominance? Elsewhere in the ACC, Virginia Tech @ North Carolina is quite the interesting undercard. Notre Dame is back from its COVID break and will face FSU. Plus, a quick take on Pitt's disappointing loss the NC State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida State hits rock bottom & suffers its worst loss since 1976. ACC Network's Katie George joins The Athletic's Andy Bitter to discuss Virginia Tech's win vs. NC State last weekend. She shares her unique perspective after being on the sideline at Lane Stadium. Pitt is 3-0 to start the season. There's not one single digit betting line in the ACC this weekend. Will we see chalk or is there an upset on the board? Plus, the countdown to Miami at Clemson has begun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter is joined by 13x Virginia sportswriter of the year David Teel to discuss all things ACC. Virginia Tech & Virginia are hoping to play their first games of the season on Saturday vs. NC State & Duke, respectively. All signs are pointing towards both games happening. Miami has looked impressive so far in 2020. FSU will be without Head Coach Mike Norvell. Plus, after Clemson & Notre Dame, who is the 3rd best team in the league right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bitter reacts to Week 1 of the ACC season with The Athletic's Grace Raynor & Daniel Shirley. #1 Clemson looks as advertised. Georgia Tech has a chance to start 2-0 is on the brink of becoming a Top 25 team. Miami @ Louisville highlights this weekend's slate & ESPN's College GameDay will be in town. Plus, Notre Dame vs. Duke is the most watched college football game of the weekend. Please subscribe, rate & review the show! To listen AD FREE subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month: www.theatheltic.com/accpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Bitter is joined by Matt Fortuna to preview what will be a historic season in the ACC. The 10+1 schedule model due to coronavirus kicks off tonight with Miami vs. UAB. The Athletic's Manny Navarro gives his take on whether The U can make an ACC Championship appearance with new star QB D'Eriq King. Notre Dame is a full conference member in 2020. Plus, ACC basketball coaches have released a proposal that states every Division I basketball team should make the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Please subscribe, rate & review the show! Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month: www.theathletic.com/accpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's new weekly podcast on ACC football & basketball hosted by Andy Bitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace review the state of the program, and where the Tigers stand among college football's elite.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace gives all the information you need to know about the number 1 prospect in the country, Korey Foreman, decommitting from Clemson.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace react to Dabo Swinney's comments on the coronavirus outbreak, and the future of the 2020 college football season.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace are joined by The Athletic's Aaron Reiss to talk about the DeAndre Hopkins trade, Deshaun Watson, and Clemson's pipeline to the Texans.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace look back at Travis Etienne's decision to stay in school, how to replace Isaiah Simmons, and The Athletic's top 25 coach rankings.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace discuss the new contracts of Clemson coaches, Dabo's reaction to Etienne's decision, plus a look into recruiting.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace look ahead towards the 2020 offensive and defensive depth chart projections.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Mike react to the news of Travis Etienne returning to Clemson for his senior season.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace react to Clemson's loss to LSU in the National Championship. What does the loss mean for the Tigers going forward?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace join The Athletic's Andy Staples at the House of Blues in New Orleans to preview the National Championship game against LSU. Special guest CJ Spiller joins to tell stories about Dabo Swinney.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace are joined by The Athletic's Brody Miller to preview the National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson.   The Audible with Bruce & Stew and the Andy Staples Show LIVE from New Orleans: theathletic.com/houseofblues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace react to the EPIC Fiesta Bowl win against Ohio State.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace are joined by The Athletic's Ari Wasserman to preview Clemson's semifinal matchup against Ohio State.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace cover Clemson's beginning to bowl prep, and touch on some recruiting notes.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace react to the final College Football Playoff rankings. How does Clemson fare against Ohio State in the semi-final? Are the Tigers the most feared semi-finalist?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace react to Dabo Swinney's comments, touch on their ACC competition and All-ACC voting.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace take a look back at the decade of Clemson football.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace remind fans that Clemson is still REALLY good. Can the Tigers jump up in the CFP rankings?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace discuss what really matters to Clemson at this stage of the season. Should Dabo rest Trevor Lawrence?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain joins Protect The Rock to talk about how the Tigers compare to the other elite teams in the country, Dabo Swinney and the selection committee.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace discuss how the firing of Willie Taggart at FSU could impact Clemson and its coaching staff.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace discuss the Tigers' easy win over Boston College, and where they currently stand among the nation's elite teams. Dabo Swinney with a post-game singing tribute.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace discussing Clemson falling in the polls, even while winning. Does Travis Etienne need more touches?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace are back to talk about Clemson's easy victory at home against Florida State. Trevor Lawrence looks to be healthy, but Tee Higgins may be banged up.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Grace recap the weekend that was and how Clemson stands in the current College Football Playoff picture. They answer food questions and debate smoothies and candy corn.   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clemson BARELY squeaks by North Carolina 21-20. Nicole and Grace discuss some Tigers struggles and what needs to be fixed. Were there any positives from the game?   Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an easy win for Clemson over Charlotte on Saturday. Nicole and Grace talk about the Tigers compared to other programs on a national championship level. Andy Bitter joins to breakdown the chaos in the ACC Coastal.   Subscribe now to hear new episodes of The Lead each weekday morning: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead/id1478448344 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 41-6 victory for the Tigers in Syracuse. Grace and Nicole breakdown what went well for Clemson… and what could use some improvements. Is Trevor Lawrence having a sophomore slump?   Subscribe now to hear new episodes of The Lead each weekday morning: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead/id1478448344 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a hot Saturday in Death Valley! Nicole and Grace recap the Tigers’ 24-10 win over Texas A&M. A big game from Travis Etienne. Is Trevor Lawrence getting away with mistakes? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Nicole take a look at Clemson’s season opening win against Georgia Tech. How did Trevor Lawrence perform? Is there any reason for concern? They go around the ACC and gauge Clemson’s conference competition. Also, a College Football Playoff projection. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Grace Raynor preview another hopeful season for the Clemson Tigers. They discuss expectations, returning starters, replacing the defensive line, and of course, Trevor Lawrence. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. theathletic.com/protecttherock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices