The Virtual Tailgate

On this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the crew dives into the thrilling ACC Championship game, where the Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Virginia Cavaliers in a nail-biting overtime finish. The hosts breakdown key moments from the game, including Tony Elliott's controversial decisions and a miscue that allowed UVA to tie the score before falling to Chandler Morris' critical interception. Hi...

This week on the Virtual Tailgate, the crew celebrates the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 ACC regular season while tackling off-field antics and defining what “confidence” truly means in the world of college football. Andrew, David, and the gang waste no time delving into the outrageously chaotic landscape that is the final stretch of the season, where David sets the tone by wrestling with the C...

The Virtual Tailgate kicks off Thanksgiving Week in Season 15 with a blend of humor and football analysis! Hosts Andrew, David, Geoff and Jarred share laughs over the cultural quirk of "Brown Friday" and tackle the ACC Power Rankings, spotlighting Syracuse’s dismal 70-7 loss to Notre Dame. They dive into heated rivalry matchups, particularly the showdown between Virginia and Virginia Tech, and dis...

🔥 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...

Recorded: November 12, 2025 Note: This episode is being posted late for archival completeness. Please enjoy these "predictions" for games that have definitely already happened. In this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the guys try to recover from a rough week of betting that has left Jared hypothetically checking into debtor's prison with "two broken kneecaps." We kick things off with Players of t...

The crew (minus Geoff ) is back to digest a wild week in the ACC. David and Andrew celebrate Duke's shocking upset of Clemson in Death Valley, handing out game balls to QB Darien Mensah for his 361-yard, 4-TD day and WR Samir Higgins, who caught the game-winning 2-point conversion and ran back a 100-yard kickoff. Then, Jarred unveils the new Power Rankings, which sparks immediate chaos when Andrew...

The Virtual Tailgate crew (Andrew, David, Geoff, and Jarred) is back to break down the latest in ACC football. After Geoff shares a... confident... story about his daughter's school project , the hosts hand out Game Balls to the week's top performers, including Georgia Tech's Haynes King , Pitt's Mason Henchel , and a special, unprecedented October award for a Cal linebacker. The Power Rankings se...

The Virtual Tailgate crew returns for a midseason "defensive spectacular," though the theme quickly causes chaos. The hosts award their Game Balls, with Andrew celebrating the Stanford defense for shutting down FSU (an upset he correctly predicted) , Jarred highlighting Louisville's critical turnovers against Miami , and Geoff praising Cal's game-saving forced fumble at the goal line versus UNC. D...

The Virtual Tailgate crew kicks off Season 15 with a lively discussion on ACC football, led by Andrew, David, Geoff, and the ever-irreverent Jarred. They hand out this week’s "Tacova's Game Balls" to Georgia Tech’s standout QB Hayes King, Pitt's Mason Heisel, and Clemson's Jaheim Lawson, all while sharing humorous banter about a betting mishap and celebrating impressive performances. Moving on, th...

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...

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 U...

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 quirk...

The guys recap a wild Week 3 that saw Georgia Tech upset Clemson with a walk-off field goal and Miami solidify their "they're back" status with a dominant win over USF. The big news, however, is out of Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech has fired head coach Brent Pry after an embarrassing 0-3 start. Jarred takes the stand to deliver an epic rant on the program's decade-long decline and debates with t...

The guys are back to break down a wild week in ACC football that saw Virginia Tech get shellacked at home by Vanderbilt, leading to a historic plummet in the power rankings and much ridicule from the crew. For the first time in recent memory, Clemson is nowhere to be found in the Top 5 , and the hosts debate whether the Tigers' struggles are a blip or a trend as they head into a tough road game ag...

In the latest episode of Season 15 of the Virtual Tailgate, hosts Andrew and David, along with their crew, delve into the thrilling realm of college football, particularly focusing on the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as the season unfolds. They kick off the episode with a playful jab at David, who admits to being "unprepared," setting a lighthearted tone for the discussion. A key segment featur...

The Virtual Tailgate crew kicks off Week 1 of the college football season by handing out their lone game ball to a Hawaii kicker who allegedly learned his craft from YouTube videos. Judge Jarred delivers a poignant ruling on proper bathroom trough etiquette , and the guys deliver their first ACC Power Rankings of the year, with a special message from The Rock for the cellar dwellers. The hosts the...

The Virtual Tailgate crew is back for Season 15 with a full breakdown of the upcoming ACC football season. They kick things off by looking back at Jarred's infamous "Golden Panther" rant from their very first season before diving into their preseason predictions. The hosts debate their picks for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, identify potential Dark Horse teams like Georgia Tech and D...

In this episode, the hosts analyze the ACC as the season concludes, handing out awards and discussing coaching changes. They celebrate Clemson’s ACC Championship win, predict bowl matchups, and evaluate teams' strengths for the new 12-team playoff format. 0:29 - Award Show Kickoff 2:13 - Offensive Player of the Year 4:29 - Coach of the Year Announcement 5:49 - Best Clips of the Year 9:16 - Holiday...

2:10 - Thanksgiving Rice Balls Debate 2:17 - End of Season Game Balls 6:31 - Jarred's Holiday Power Ranking PSA 13:01 - Judge Jarred's Courtroom 27:37 - Looking Ahead to Championship Games 37:46 - ACC's Future and National Title Aspirations 44:54 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts In this episode of the Virtual Tailgate, we reflect on Thanksgiving, diving into the culinary quirks surrounding Italian...

In this episode of Season 14 of the Virtual Tailgate, we dive into the latest in ACC college football. We analyze standout performances from players like Jay Haynes, Fernando Mendoza, and Eli Pankal, then shift to power rankings. We preview key matchups, including the rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina, and discuss the Miami Hurricanes' critical game against Syracuse, debating team strengt...

In this episode of Season 14 of the Virtual Tailgate, we immerse ourselves in the world of the Atlantic Coast Conference. We award Game Balls to standout players like Emmett Mosley from Stanford, highlighting his impressive week. The conversation shifts to power rankings. As we analyze key upcoming matchups, including the Stanford vs. Cal rivalry, the debate intensifies over teams' abilities and s...

In this episode of the Virtual Tailgate, we analyze the latest from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). We spotlight standout players, including Virginia's Jonas Sanker and Cal’s Ryan Cole. The power rankings get a shake up, and we highlight the upcoming Clemson vs. Pittsburgh game. Given the lack of compelling games this week, we delve into bowl eligibility for teams on the edge. We wrap up with...

In this episode of Virtual Tailgate, we explore the latest in the ACC. We highlight standout performances from Brashad Smith and O'Marion Hampton, analyze shifting power rankings with Miami finally on top, and discuss key matchups. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire bets. 0:00 - Welcome to the Virtual Tailgate 2:04 - Standout Players of the Week 5:02 - PSA: Holiday Stress Relief 7:55 - ACC Power...

We highlight the "Walking Taller, Feeling Taller Players of the Week," led by Geoff's focus on Mike Norvell's situation at Florida State and the implications of coaching changes. The conversation includes standout performances like Fernando Mendoza's dual-threat capabilities and Kaimon Rucker's defensive excellence for North Carolina. We discuss current power rankings that haven't moved much. Pred...

In this episode of the Virtual Tailgate, we dive into the latest college football action and happenings within the Atlantic Coast Conference, blending insightful analysis with humor. We highlight the Walking Taller Players of the Week, including Mike Norvell's resilience despite his struggling record, and shine a light on rookie QB C.J. Bailey's standout performance for NC State. The discussion fl...