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Locked On ACC - Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Locked On Podcast Network, Candace Cooper, Kenton Gibbs

Locked On ACC podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Hosts Candace Cooper and Kenton Gibbs provide your daily ACC fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage from Chestnut Hill, Coral Gables, Charlottesville, Chapel Hill and everywhere in between. The Locked On ACC podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside every

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00:32:56

SABAN SOLVES?: Why Nick Saban as College Football...

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2026/02/20

Nick Saban as college football’s commissioner? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs debate whether the legendary Alabama coach could truly solve the sport’s biggest headaches—including NIL chaos, eligibility confusion, and the ever-expanding transfer portal. Would Saban’s wisdom and leadership be enough, or is collective bargaining and congressional oversight the missing piece for real reform?Georgia Tech faces a quarterback conundrum as Alberto Mendoza, younger sibling of Heisman winner Fernando, battles

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00:31:24

ACC SQUAD - The ACC Could REALIGN | How This Impacts...

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2026/02/19

Could conference realignment trigger a mass exodus from mega conferences like the Big Ten and ACC? Alex Dono, Brian Smith, and Kenton Gibbs explore the bold possibility of programs like Michigan and Ohio State leaving for independent riches, sparking hot takes on uneven revenue splits and the future landscape of college football. The squad dissects the ACC’s unique payout model, Title IX complications, and whether a “Super League” is more than just wishful thinking. Virginia Tech’s football future

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00:30:08

REVEALED: ACC Coach Rankings STUN as Mario Cristobal...

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2026/02/19

The ACC coaching landscape is heating up as debate rages: has Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal surpassed Dabo Swinney as the conference’s top football architect? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down their top 5 ACC coaches, spotlighting program builders like Jeff Brohm (Louisville), Rhett Lashlee (SMU), and James Franklin, while dissecting the strengths—and pitfalls—of Pat Narduzzi, Manny Diaz, and Dave Doeren. Is roster construction more valuable than in-game decision-making, and which

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00:35:38

TOP FIVE: Miami’s Darian Mensah Leads ACC Transfer...

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2026/02/16

ACC football faces a seismic shift as nearly half its teams welcome transfer quarterbacks vying for starting roles. Can Darian Mensah elevate Miami Hurricanes to their first ACC Championship, or will Teron Dickens’s record-shattering Western Carolina resume translate at North Carolina? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs rank the conference’s incoming QBs, highlighting Bo Pribula’s injury saga and Ashton Daniels’s talent lost in Tallahassee turmoil. Is Louisville’s Lincoln Keeneholtz the next breakout star

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00:24:57

SHOWDOWN: Miami Faces NC State With NCAA & ACC...

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2026/02/14

Jai Lucas' Miami Hurricanes take on Will Wade's NC State Wolfpack with a double bye in the ACC Tournament on the line. The Pack currently sit 4th in the conference with Miami nipping at their heels in fifth. The Hurricanes look to continue their momentum from a Quad 1 win over North Carolina mid-week. The Pack will try to bounce back from a blowout loss in Louisville. Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the matchups, the keys to the game, and the stakes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:30:36

SLEEPER: Miami’s Darian Mensah Has the TOOLS to Break...

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2026/02/13

The ACC’s decade-long Heisman drought faces its biggest threat yet—can Darian Mensah finally bring the trophy back to the conference? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the top ACC Heisman candidates, including Miami’s new quarterback Darian Mensah, Louisville’s explosive running back Isaac Brown, and SMU’s dual-threat Kevin Jennings. They dissect FanDuel’s latest Heisman odds, explore the media hype around Arch Manning, and debate which non-quarterback could emerge as this year’s surprise

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00:36:15

ACC SQUAD - ACC's Biggest RISERS & FALLERS for 2026

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2026/02/12

ACC football contenders face massive shake-ups after Cinderella runs from Virginia and Duke. With Darian Mensah’s dramatic transfer to Miami, Duke’s outlook has plummeted, while Virginia confronts a potential free fall amid major roster and coaching losses. Can Georgia Tech or Louisville buck the trend, or will chaos reign in a league where over half the teams could finish 6-6 or 7-5? The hosts debate the toughest drop-offs and pinpoint the programs primed for surprise runs, with Miami, SMU, and Cal

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00:35:01

PRESSURE: Miami Hurricanes and These Other ACC Teams...

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2026/02/11

Miami Hurricanes face soaring expectations after landing quarterback Darian Mensah and coming off a national runner-up finish—is ACC domination finally within reach? Pressure mounts not just in Coral Gables, but across the conference, as Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs debate contender teams like Virginia Tech, Clemson, and North Carolina. Can Dabo Swinney reclaim Clemson’s former glory, or has the transfer portal era left him behind? Is Bill Belichick destined for success or disappointment with the Tar

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00:31:54

UNSTOPPABLE: Mikel Brown Jr. and Louisville DEMOLISH...

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2026/02/10

Louisville Cardinals crush NC State Wolfpack in a stunning 118-77 blowout as Mikel Brown Jr. ties the program record with 45 points and 10 three-pointers. Is Louisville poised for a deep NCAA tournament run after this statement win?Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the Wolfpack’s defensive struggles, highlight Ryan Conwell’s impact, and debate the tournament implications for both teams. The conversation shifts to Miami Hurricanes’ must-win clash against North Carolina, college basketball’s

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00:29:54

UNBELIEVABLE: Tar Heels’ Seth Trimble SINKS Duke at...

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2026/02/09

North Carolina Tar Heels shock Duke Blue Devils with Seth Trimble’s buzzer-beating three-pointer, capping a stunning 9-0 run in Chapel Hill. Can UNC maintain this momentum, or will emotional highs lead to a letdown against Miami? Alex Donno, Kenton Gibbs, and guest Isaac Schade tackle the game’s thrilling finish, the impact of court storming—complete with $50,000 fines—and standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Derek Dixon.The crew unpacks ACC basketball’s shifting landscape, spotlighting

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00:41:34

ACC SQUAD - PROFESSIONALS are taking over College...

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2026/02/05

G League and NBA veterans could be headed back to college—are NIL and transfer rules ushering in a new era of ACC basketball? The ACC Squad crew debate the impact of Charles Bediako rejoining Alabama from the G League and Amari Bailey’s attempt to return to NCAA play after 10 NBA games. Is college hoops poised for true free agency, and how could this seismic shift affect college football and the entire ACC landscape? The roundtable breaks down ACC men’s basketball at the midpoint: Can anyone

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00:31:39

THREAT?: Can Miami Hurricanes DOMINATE the ACC or...

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2026/02/05

Miami Hurricanes headline the ACC football power rankings, but is their dominance guaranteed? Alex Donno, Kenton Gibbs, and Kalia Butler dissect Miami’s roster strengths, key losses, and the emergence of contenders like SMU—whose stability at quarterback and coaching could pose the biggest threat. The crew questions whether Miami can break their historic streak of ACC underachievement and if teams like Virginia and Louisville might disrupt the narrative.The conversation shifts to updated ESPN and

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00:32:53

Can Jim Phillips and Pete Bevacqua REPAIR the...

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2026/02/04

Notre Dame’s uneasy alliance with the ACC takes center stage as conference independence, playoff access, and media drama ignite heated debate. Can the Fighting Irish continue to have their cake and eat it too, or will shifting playoff rules and conference expectations finally force a commitment? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down Jim Phillips’ latest stance, dissect the ACC’s new tiebreaker controversy after Duke’s wild season, and question if Notre Dame or the ACC benefits more from their

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00:30:38

MALZAHN BOMBSHELL: Florida State Seminoles Scramble...

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2026/02/02

Florida State Seminoles face major coaching upheaval as offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announces a surprise retirement, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team’s offensive future. Can new OC Tim Harris Jr. and head coach Mike Norvell restore stability and innovation, or will lingering internal conflicts and roster concerns derail their ACC campaign? Alex Donno, Kenton Gibbs, and Brian Smith debate the timing of Malzahn’s exit, its impact on recruiting, and the emerging leadership

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00:31:54

SHOCKER: Miami Hurricanes DOMINATE ACC But Virginia...

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2026/01/30

Miami Hurricanes capture the ACC spotlight with a national championship game run, but Virginia Cavaliers steal headlines as the best turnaround story—jumping from a hot seat to 11 wins under coach Tony Elliott. Can Miami build on its stunning success next season, and is Virginia’s revival a sign of lasting change in the ATLANTIC Coast Conference?Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the wildest ACC football storylines—debating Florida State Seminoles’ angry fan base after back-to-back disappointing

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00:33:21

CHAOS: Dabo Swinney FINALLY Uses Portal, Only to Get...

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2026/01/29

ACC football retools rosters as Miami Hurricanes crush the transfer portal, but does portal success really guarantee wins on the field? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs unpack Miami’s bold moves snagging Darian Mensah and Cooper Barkate, debate how retention and high school recruiting compare to flashy portal signings, and spotlight NC State’s standout pickups—including Popo Aguirre and C.J. Bailey. Drama heats up as Dabo Swinney faces unprecedented tampering with Luke Forelli, raising questions about

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00:32:20

ACC SQUAD - Darian Mensah Transfer Portal CONTROVERSY...

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2026/01/29

ACC football heats up as Darian Mensah spurns Duke to join Miami Hurricanes, instantly vaulting them into preseason title contention. Can Mario Cristobal turn his embarrassment of offensive riches—now including Cooper Barkate and Malachi Toney—into a national championship run? Isaac Shade and Brian Smith break down how Duke’s legal gambit to retain Mensah fell flat, what Miami’s explosive transfer portal activity means for the ACC, and why NIL money continues to upend college football’s power

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00:33:13

NO PRECEDENT: Duke, Darian Mensah Settle as ACC NIL...

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2026/01/27

Duke Blue Devils and QB Darian Mensah reach a private settlement, sparking questions about the future of NIL contracts and college football’s legal landscape. Could this outcome signal a shift in how student-athletes, like those at Duke and Miami Hurricanes, negotiate their marketing rights—and will it push ACC football programs further from NCAA oversight?Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs examine the winners and losers of the Duke-Mensah saga, the impact on Duke’s quarterback situation, and the ripple

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00:38:23

REVEALED: ACC Schedules EXPOSE Miami Hurricanes and...

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2026/01/27

ACC reveals 2026 football schedules with major storylines: Can Miami make a statement against defending champions Duke, and will Darian Mensah suit up in orange and green for the high-stakes November 14 clash? Rivalries heat up as Manny Diaz faces his former team, transfer drama unfolds, and Walker Eget looks to fill big shoes at quarterback for the Blue Devils.Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down key matchups, from Miami’s west coast opener at Stanford to Clemson’s early test at LSU and NC

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00:34:55

UNDERWHELMED: Penn State Roster Exodus FAILS to Boost...

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2026/01/23

James Franklin stirs the ACC landscape by bringing a dozen former Penn State Nittany Lions to Virginia Tech, fueling speculation about the Hokies' rise and Penn State's future under new coach Matt Campbell. Will Virginia Tech become a surprise contender for the ACC Championship with quarterback Ethan Grunkemeier and key portal additions, or did the Hokies fall short of the expected Penn State exodus?Alex Donno, Kenton Gibbs, and Zach Seyko break down the ripple effects of high-profile transfers,

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