Season 15 - Week 5: Bane steals the Jefferson-Epps Trophy

This week, the Virtual Tailgate hosts Andrew, Geoff, and Jarred tackle the latest in ACC football in the absence of David, bringing humor and insights to the forefront. They kick things off by discussing their “Players of the Week,” with Andrew celebrating Duke’s Anderson Castle for his three-touchdown game, Jared highlighting Miami’s Reuben Bane Jr. for his defensive prowess—complete with a quirky impression—and Geoff raving about Trell Harris from Virginia, whose first-half heroics left a mark against Stanford. As the power rankings are revealed, the top four stay steady with Miami, Georgia Tech, Florida State, and Louisville, while Duke climbs to tie for fifth. The conversation takes a light-hearted detour into the futures of notable coaches like Dabo Swinney and Mike Gundy, combining laughter with analysis. Game previews incite spirited discussions, with the crew assessing Duke's looming clash with Syracuse—in light of an injury that could derail the Orange’s season—and examining the Pitt vs. Louisville showdown, before dissecting the highly anticipated matchup between Florida State and Virginia. The episode wraps up with quickfire bets, as the crew shares their predictions and reflects on past betting blunders, bringing humor to the unpredictable nature of college football. They invite listener interaction via social media while reminding everyone to adhere to wise life choices ahead of a thrilling weekend of action in the ACC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 15 - Week 5: Bane steals the Jefferson-Epps Trophy is an episode from The Virtual Tailgate by Andrew Marshall.

This episode is 41:27 long.

This episode was published on Sep 27, 2025.

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