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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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00:44:04

ACC SQUAD - ACC Transfer Portal CHAOS | How the...

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2026/04/23

Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels score big in the transfer portal while player retention shakes up ACC basketball power rankings. Can newcomers Patrick Ngongba and John Blackwell push Duke past its March hurdles? With Michael Malone taking over at UNC, questions swirl about Louisville’s true potential and Miami’s status as FanDuel’s runaway ACC football favorite. Florida State Seminoles hand the starting quarterback job to Ashton Daniels, prompting heated debate over Mike Norvell’s

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00:30:56

URGENT: College Football Playoff EXPANSION Sparks...

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2026/04/23

College Football Playoff expansion threatens to upend the sport’s tradition—will a 24-team playoff water down the regular season’s intensity? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs debate the motivations behind the push for a larger CFP field, dissecting how bowl game relevance, playoff selection politics, and pure financial incentives are reshaping college football’s landscape. Are blowouts and five-loss teams inevitable, or is this just negotiation tactics for a 16-team compromise?ACC draft buzz heats up as

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00:31:02

ACC SHAKEUP: Ashton Daniels Named Seminoles QB as...

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2026/04/21

Florida State Seminoles shake up the ACC by naming Ashton Daniels their 2026 starting quarterback, igniting questions about Mike Norvell’s strategy and the future of FSU football. With talented prospects like Kevin Sperry and JUCO star Malachi Marshall on the roster, is Daniels truly the safest pick—or just the most experienced? As speculation swirls, fans wonder how this move impacts the Seminoles’ competitiveness and Norvell’s job security.Meanwhile, FSU’s athletic department is eyeing massive

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00:32:05

DOUBLE STANDARD: Duke Head Coach Manny Diaz...

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2026/04/20

Duke Blue Devils and Coach Manny Diaz face scrutiny as allegations of hypocrisy swirl following Darian Mensah’s controversial late transfer to Miami Hurricanes. Is Diaz right to call for stricter contracts in college football, or do his own past moves undermine his argument? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs dissect the complexities of the transfer portal, player movement, buyouts, and whether coaches have any ground to stand on when debating loyalty. ACC basketball shakes up with almost half a dozen new

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00:34:04

INSIDER: Darian Mensah SHOWS OUT In Miami Spring...

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2026/04/20

ACC spring games reveal rising stars and pressing questions as Darian Mensah shines for the Miami Hurricanes, tossing three touchdowns and showcasing command of the offense. True freshman Jackson Cantwell stands out at left tackle, stifling Miami’s pass rush, while attention shifts to possible depth concerns and the impact of the incoming transfer class. Can Mensah’s dynamic play and Miami’s loaded backfield power them to ACC contention, or will backup issues emerge as a stumbling block? Alex Donno

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00:33:15

BOLD CLAIMS: ACC Heisman Finalists SURPRISE – Can...

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2026/04/17

Bold ACC football predictions shake the landscape as Louisville, Clemson, Miami, and Florida State each face sky-high expectations—and possible reality checks. Can Isaac Brown and Darien Mensah both crash the Heisman ceremony? Will Louisville truly run the ACC table, and does Miami finally break its conference title drought, or is history set to repeat itself? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs debate CBS Sports’ most controversial forecasts, spotlighting Deuce Robinson’s FBS receiving yard chase and the

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00:27:30

REDEMPTION: Is Alabama Ready to CRUSH Florida State...

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2026/04/15

ACC football faces its toughest non-conference gauntlet yet—can Florida State or Clemson stun the SEC giants again? Miami’s epic showdown with Notre Dame and high-stakes matchups like Florida State vs. Alabama, Louisville vs. Ole Miss, and Clemson at LSU headline a schedule packed with playoff implications and bold predictions.Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down which ACC teams could repeat 2025’s upset magic, debate the impact of student enrollment and TV ratings on programs like SMU, and

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00:31:57

FLOOR OR CEILING: Can Miami and Darian Mensah DELIVER...

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2026/04/14

Miami Hurricanes football enters the ACC season with sky-high expectations—can they live up to the hype, or will old habits haunt them? Kenton Gibbs and Alex Donno break down Miami’s projected ceiling and floor, debate if a 10-2 “worst case” is realistic, and spotlight key concerns along the offensive line. The discussion extends to Clemson Tigers’ wide swing between potential 11-1 success and a possible 6-6 disappointment. Get inside forecasts for Louisville, SMU, and Virginia Tech, with honest

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00:32:28

BREAKOUT: Why James Franklin Will TRANSFORM Virginia...

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2026/04/13

Eight ACC football spring games could reshape the championship race—are Miami, Louisville, or SMU the true contenders? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down the most intriguing spring storylines, spotlighting Virginia’s quest for sustainable success under Tony Elliott and James Franklin’s high-pressure debut at Virginia Tech. The conversation heats up over Miami’s spring game, with Darian Mensah set to take the reins at quarterback and wideouts like Malachi Toney and Cooper Barquette grabbing

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00:32:31

Heisman BREAKTHROUGH: Miami’s Darian Mensah and...

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2026/04/09

ACC football’s decade-long Heisman drought faces a reckoning—could stars like Louisville’s Isaac Brown or Miami’s Darian Mensah finally break through? Miami’s balanced attack and Malachi Toney’s highlight-reel versatility stir debate, while NC State’s C.J. Bailey rides a compelling storyline that could propel him into the Heisman conversation. Analysts weigh the odds, spotlighting Dark Horse candidates and hidden values across the conference, from Kevin Jennings’ statistical upside to Chris Vezina’s

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00:33:32

EXPLOSIVE: NC State SET for ACC Success—Calvin...

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2026/04/08

NC State Wolfpack emerge as preseason dark horse contenders—could they be this year’s Duke, surprising the ACC with a championship run? Kenton Gibbs and Alex Donno spotlight College Football News’ claim that NC State’s potent offense, timely defense, and favorable conference schedule position them for a breakout season. The duo also examine how head coach and coordinator hires across the Atlantic Coast Conference, including Bobby Petrino at North Carolina and James Franklin at Virginia Tech, might

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00:33:59

BOOM: Miami Hurricanes Named ACC’s Only TRUE...

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2026/04/07

ACC football faces a daunting gap as the SEC and Big Ten surge ahead—can Miami, SMU, or Louisville break through as true national contenders? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs dissect eye-popping conference revenue disparities, the state of programs like Georgia, Texas, and Alabama, and whether the top of the ACC can measure up to powerhouses like Ohio State and Oregon. Surprises like Texas Tech and BYU in the Big 12, and the impact of new quarterbacks—like Lincoln Kienholz at Louisville—add more intrigue

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00:31:36

SHOCK: North Carolina Tar Heels STUN Fans with Mike...

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2026/04/07

North Carolina Tar Heels basketball shock fans by reportedly hiring former Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, igniting fierce debate over his fit and lack of recent college experience. Are the Tar Heels risking their ACC dominance, or could Malone’s NBA pedigree spark a new era? The conversation spotlights Billy Donovan’s rumored near-move, UNC’s desperation before the transfer portal opens, and parallels to the Bill Belichick football hire.Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs dissect the hire’s

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00:29:25

BUZZ: Clemson Tigers Quarterback ROOM Could See...

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2026/04/04

Clemson Tigers face rising concerns as the starting quarterback role remains unsettled—could true freshman Tait Reynolds spark an in-season shakeup? Kenton Gibbs and Alex Donno break down Clemson’s quarterback competition, the potential for midseason changes reminiscent of the Trevor Lawrence era, and Dabo Swinney’s willingness to make bold lineup moves, referencing insights from ESPN’s David Hale.Discussion shifts to James Franklin’s candid admission of past mistakes at Penn State and how his

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00:42:11

ACC SQUAD - Analyzing Duke's EPIC COLLAPSE | How this...

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2026/04/02

Duke Blue Devils collapse in Elite Eight, blowing a 19-point lead as freshman Cayden Boozer’s late-game turnover sparks a momentum shift for UConn. ACC experts break down Duke’s heartbreaking exit, Jon Scheyer’s growing reputation for tournament collapses, and the looming decisions facing star players like Boozer. How will injuries and leadership questions shape Duke’s future, and which ACC contenders are poised to capitalize next season? The squad delivers inside reports on quarterback battles at

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00:36:34

SHADOW PORTAL: NCAA LAUNCHES Severe "Blind Transfer"...

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2026/04/02

NCAA drops the hammer on “shadow portal” transfers, threatening head coaches with six-game suspensions and slashes to revenue sharing. Can the governing body effectively enforce these harsh new rules, or will top college football programs and power players like Florida State, Miami, and SMU find ways around them? Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs unpack the legal chaos brewing as universities and athletes, including Chandler Morris and Xavier Lucas, consider court battles to preserve transfer

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00:40:04

DEVASTATING: Syracuse Orange REEL After Calvin...

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2026/03/31

Syracuse Orange ride a rollercoaster week—celebrating Gerry McNamara’s arrival as head basketball coach, then reeling from a significant injury to football and basketball rising star Calvin Russell. How will this impact Syracuse’s roster depth and the team’s outlook for the ACC season?Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs spotlight NC State’s hiring of Justin Gainey and engage in sharp analysis of quarterback battles at Florida State, Miami’s spring depth, and Clemson’s concerning QB situation. What does

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00:36:14

CHOKE: Duke Blue Devils SHOCK as Cayden Boozer's...

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2026/03/30

Duke Blue Devils suffer a historic NCAA Tournament collapse after blowing a 19-point lead to UConn, marking their biggest choke since last year’s meltdown. Is Jon Scheyer’s postseason strategy now under scrutiny? Hosts Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down Duke’s systemic issues, highlight Cayden Boozer’s costly late turnover, and question whether top freshman talent is enough to sustain championship runs. The conversation covers the Triangle’s wild offseason drama, with UNC searching for a new

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00:19:13

Elite: Duke Blue Devils SURVIVE St. John's, Cameron...

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2026/03/28

Duke Blue Devils survive St. John’s upset bid thanks to Cameron Boozer’s dominant double-double and Caleb Foster’s unexpected return from injury. Are the Blue Devils poised to conquer UConn and reach the Final Four?Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs break down Duke’s rebound supremacy, Isaiah Evans’ crucial 25 points, and Foster’s clutch second-half performance. The conversation explores St. John’s relentless defense under Rick Pitino, analyzes Duke’s path in an Elite Eight field lacking true Cinderellas,

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00:37:35

SHOCKER: Will Wade BETRAYS NC State and STUNS LSU...

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2026/03/27

Will Wade’s shocking return to LSU has NC State fans reeling—is trust in college basketball coaching at an all-time low? Kenton Gibbs and Alex Donno break down the controversial coaching carousel, examining Wade’s abrupt exit from NC State and the ripple effects on recruiting, program stability, and fan sentiment. The conversation spotlights Boo Corrigan’s candid reaction and challenges the fairness of criticism toward player transfers versus coach departures. ACC spring football heats up as Miami,

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