{"id":1080,"date":"2025-09-22T22:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:11:37","slug":"this-week-in-the-acc-sam-jessee-talks-disappointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/this-week-in-the-acc-sam-jessee-talks-disappointments\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week In The ACC: Sam Jessee Talks Disappointments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThis Week In The ACC<\/em> welcomed back Sam Jessee<\/a> of Sons of Saturday<\/em> for a deep dive into the ACC\u2019s storylines after Week 4. Jessee, a Virginia Tech alum and co-host of the Two Deep Hokies podcast, brought his perspective on both the disappointments and bright spots across the conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clemson Falls from Grace<\/h2>\n

Jessee did not mince words when addressing Clemson\u2019s struggles. Once the ACC\u2019s powerhouse, the Tigers now look sluggish and uninspired. A home loss to Syracuse underscored their offensive stagnation and defensive lapses. \u201cThe mystique of Clemson football is starting to wear off,\u201d he said, adding that he sees them as a seven- or eight-win team at best this season.<\/p>\n

Duke Shows Resilience Against NC State<\/h2>\n

On the flip side, Sam pointed to Duke\u2019s rebound as one of the week\u2019s biggest positives. Following a tough loss to Tulane, the Blue Devils responded with a decisive win over local rival NC State. For NC State, the loss continued an alarming trend against Duke, leaving head coach Dave Doeren under pressure heading into a pivotal matchup with Virginia Tech.<\/p>\n

Miami Building a National Case<\/h2>\n

Jeff, a Clemson alum, shifted the conversation to Miami. He argued the Hurricanes look like the most complete team in the ACC, with pro-caliber talent on both sides of the ball. Sam agreed, suggesting Miami \u201cmight be the number one team in the country right now\u201d based on performance. Still, both expressed caution, noting head coach Mario Cristobal\u2019s history of late-game mismanagement and the looming cold-weather road tests at Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead: Key Matchups This Week In The ACC<\/h2>\n

Jessee spotlighted Virginia Tech vs. NC State in Week 5 as a \u201closer leaves town game\u201d for both head coaches, while he and the hosts also put Louisville on upset alert at Pittsburgh. Beyond the ACC, Jessee circled Penn State vs. Oregon as a potential game of the year nationally.<\/p>\n

The guys closed by highlighting Virginia Tech\u2019s ongoing coaching search, calling it \u201cone of the most competitive and interesting markets in recent memory.\u201d From ACC instability to national parity, his message was clear: college football in 2025 is as unpredictable\u2014and exciting\u2014as it has ever been.
\nListen to “This Week in the ACC: Sam Jessee Talks Disappointments” on Spreaker.<\/a>
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