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The Virtual Tailgate

The Virtual Tailgate

By: Andrew Marshall
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Covering ACC Football and beyond. We talk Atlantic Coast Conference football and NCAA news. Weekly recaps on the games, and predictions for the coming week are standard, and we branch out into conference realignment, players of the week, and award and draft chatter as they come up. Boston College Eagles, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Tarheels, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemons Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, and soon, Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse Orangemen, Louisville Cardinals, Cal Goldlen Bears, Stanford Cardinal, SMU Mustangs, and sometimes Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Episodes
  • Season 15 - Week 7: The Confidence of a Tree Climber
    Oct 8 2025

    In this entertaining installment of Season 15 of the Virtual Tailgate, Andrew, David, Geoff, and the elusive “baby” bring a perfect blend of humor and college football analysis. Kicking off with Jeff's amusing reflection on the bladder control of tree climbers, the crew sets a lighthearted tone for the episode.

    The “Walking Talk to Go Player of the Week” segment features Duke’s quarterback Darian Mensah for his stunning comeback performance, alongside Miami’s Carson Beck, who dazzles with four touchdown passes, and UVA's defense, praised for their crucial touchdowns during an overtime triumph.

    Power rankings provoke lively discussions, with UVA surging up and Louisville dropping, while Virginia Tech is spotlighted for a painful home loss to Wake Forest—a historic defeat. Game previews spark engaging predictions about Virginia Tech's clash with Georgia Tech and Pitt’s encounter with a struggling Florida State.

    The hosts also weave in off-field banter, humorously speculating about celebrity weddings while maintaining their signature fun. A fast-paced betting round wraps things up, with Jeff humorously declaring bets on matchups and a cliffhanger on whether they close the show or dive into a surprise game.

    Listeners are treated to a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and keen football insights, showcasing the infectious camaraderie that keeps fans coming back for more on the Virtual Tailgate.

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    27 mins
  • Season 15 - Week 6: David's Perfect Storm of Failure
    Oct 1 2025

    The Virtual Tailgate crew—Andrew, David, Geoff, and the famously illiterate co-host—returns to dive into the thrilling chaos of ACC football. The excitement kicks off with UVA's stunning 46-38 upset over Florida State, celebrated by David's firsthand account from the stands.

    They award Player of the Week honors to Chandler Morris, Jas'on Prevard, and Duke's Nate Shepard, while Power Rankings see UVA soar and Clemson plummet. The hosts gear up for pivotal predictions on the UVA vs. Louisville clash and dissect the pressure-packed matchup between Clemson and North Carolina.

    As laughter and banter flow, the guys preview the Miami vs. Florida State rivalry. Packed with humor and insights, this episode is a must-listen for college football fans! Tune in for the action and hilarity you love from the Virtual Tailgate!


    Chapters

    0:00 Intro

    2:12 UVA's Exciting Win

    2:40 Player of the Week

    4:25 Defensive Standouts

    6:21 Power Rankings Revealed

    10:08 Technical Difficulties

    13:04 Week Six Matchups

    16:10 Virginia vs. Louisville

    20:36 Clemson vs. North Carolina

    27:59 Miami vs. Florida State

    36:40 Quickfire Bets

    41:15 Final Betting Picks

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    43 mins
  • Season 15 - Week 5: Bane steals the Jefferson-Epps Trophy
    Sep 27 2025

    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.

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    41 mins
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