Season 15 - Episode 13: Confidence in the Stall and Chaos in the Coastal

🔥 ACC Showdown: Franklin Hired, UVA Climbs, and ACC Title Scenarios! 🔥 The Virtual Tailgate crew dives into a wild week of ACC football! After a humorous (and awkward) discussion about public restrooms, the guys get serious about the gridiron. Andrew kicks off the "Game Balls" by praising the entire Virginia defense after their dominant performance against Duke, which was responsible for a 34-7 win. David counters by spotlighting UVA tailback Jamari Taylor , who had 133 yards and two touchdowns , and leads the ACC in rushing yards (over 900) and touchdowns (13). Jarred gives his game ball to Georgia Tech's Haynes King for putting the offense on his back with 423 total yards in their narrow 36-34 victory over Boston College. Finally, Geoff awards a special teams ball to Clemson kicker Nolan Hower for his perfect night, which was critical in the upset win over Louisville. The crew reacts to the news that Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State coach James Franklin as their new leader for 2026. David calls it a "home run hire" , while Andrew calls it "ludicrous crap". This leads into the ACC Power Rankings , where the Virginia Cavaliers jump to number one for the first time Finally, the hosts break down the week's biggest matchups: Pitt vs. Georgia Tech: David predicts a high-scoring game and encourages listeners to "Take the over". Georgia Tech controls their own destiny for the ACC title game , and Jarred believes the home field advantage will help them cover the spread. Louisville vs. SMU: The guys are split on this one. Jarred and David pick the Mustangs due to Louisville's recent sloppy play and "culture problem". Geoff and Andrew lean toward the Cardinals, with Geoff citing SMU's "abysmal" secondary as the difference. Duke vs. North Carolina: Everyone predicts a Duke victory, with David suggesting the Tar Heels are "just kind of waiting for this season to end". This opens a debate on whether Bill Belichick should return to the NFL after his disastrous college season. Miami vs. Virginia Tech: Despite the great coach hire, Jarred believes the Hokies are "checked out" for the year. Andrew and David, however, think the Hurricanes are prone to being sloppy in cold weather , and the Hokies will keep the 15.5-point spread close as players audition for James Franklin's resurgent program. Plus, the hosts place their quickfire bets for the remaining ACC games! 00:00 – Intro & Geoff’s Manifesto on Public Restroom Confidence 03:30 – Game Balls: UVA Defense & Jamari Taylor 05:57 – Game Balls: Haynes King & Nolan Hower 08:22 – Breaking News: Virginia Tech Hires James Franklin 12:04 – Power Rankings: The Cavaliers take the Spot 17:30 – The Betting Audit (Red Ink Everywhere) 19:14 – Preview: Georgia Tech vs. Pitt 25:00 – Preview: Louisville vs. SMU 30:54 – Preview: Duke vs. UNC (The Belichick Experiment Fails) 39:35 – Preview: Miami vs. Virginia Tech 45:45 – Quickfire Bets & Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 15 - Episode 13: Confidence in the Stall and Chaos in the Coastal is an episode from The Virtual Tailgate by Andrew Marshall.

This episode is 49:19 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2025.

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