{"id":1058,"date":"2025-09-15T22:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=1058"},"modified":"2025-09-15T04:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T04:51:22","slug":"this-week-in-the-acc-georgia-tech-stuns-clemson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/this-week-in-the-acc-georgia-tech-stuns-clemson\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week In The ACC: Georgia Tech Stuns Clemson"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWeek 3 in the ACC brought surprises, drama, and coaching shake-ups that will shape the season moving forward. Jeff<\/a> and Matthew<\/a> dove deep into a wild weekend on the latest episode<\/a> of This Week in The ACC<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Georgia Tech Leaps into Top 25 with Statement Win over Clemson<\/h2>\n

The biggest headline was Georgia Tech\u2019s thrilling upset of Clemson. A 55-yard field goal with just 20 seconds left sealed the Yellow Jackets\u2019 victory, delivering coach Brent Key a signature win and sending shockwaves through the league. The victory also propelled the 3-0 Yellow Jackets into the top 25 in both the AP and coaches polls for just the second time in the last ten years.<\/p>\n

Canes Stake Claim as Best Team in Country After Throttling of USF<\/h2>\n

Miami also looked every bit a playoff contender with a dominant showing against South Florida. After already knocking off Notre Dame earlier this season, the Hurricanes now appear primed to challenge for the ACC crown. As Jeff noted, Miami controlled the game so thoroughly that it looked like they held back in the second half.<\/p>\n

Hokies Make Coaching Change After Falling to 0-3<\/h2>\n

Not every program had reasons to celebrate. Guest Dan Caro of TreadmillHorse.com pointed to Pitt\u2019s loss at West Virginia as especially disappointing. The Panthers let a rivalry win slip away despite leading late, raising questions about their ability to close big games. Virginia Tech\u2019s collapse against Old Dominion, meanwhile, has already triggered major consequences. Head coach Brent Pry was dismissed after an 0\u20133 start, leaving Hokie fans bracing for wholesale changes in both leadership and roster.<\/p>\n

Could ACC End Billy Napier’s Tenure in Gainesville?<\/h2>\n

Looking ahead, Week 4 has no shortage of intrigue. Miami hosts Florida in a nationally spotlighted rivalry game that could define Billy Napier\u2019s future with the Gators. Clemson faces Syracuse, a matchup that has historically caused trouble for the Tigers. As Dan cautioned, a \u201csleepy noon start\u201d could put Dabo Swinney\u2019s team on upset alert if they aren\u2019t ready from the opening kick.<\/p>\n

Beyond the ACC, fans should keep an eye on Texas Tech at Utah, Auburn at Oklahoma, and Illinois at Indiana\u2014games that will help shape the national picture. But for the ACC, Week 3\u2019s statement was clear: Georgia Tech and Miami have emerged as the teams to watch, while Virginia Tech begins a painful reset.
\nListen to “This Week in the ACC: Georgia Tech Stuns Clemson” on Spreaker.<\/a>
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