ACC Panic Room

The ACC conference schedule blessed us with a "Big Four" throwback night featuring NC State's dominant win over Duke and North Carolina's late defensive surge that put away Wake Forest. Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss the double-header, plus an honest conversation about home crowds.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss QB intrigue at Clemson, Duke's rolling Miami, and how Wake Forest is keeping their NY6 Bowl hopes alive.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss how the metrics are loving North Carolina to win the Coastal more and more. Meanwhile, Tar Heels basketball was positioned as the #1 team in the preseason AP Top 25.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss the unofficial start to the ACC college basketball season with the Tip-Off media day. The focus on Duke and North Carolina shifted to life without Coach K and Roy Williams. Plus, commish Jim Phillips is cool with NCAA Tournament expansion, but at what cost to the ACC Tournament and regular season?

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss NC State's win over FSU and North Carolina's win over Miami. If you told Pack and Heels fans they'd consistently beat those programs when the ACC expanded in the early 2000s, they would've wondered what sort of drugs you were on.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss North Carolina's disastrous defense against Notre Dame. They also cover Clemson's OT win over Wake Forest, and look ahead to NC State's trip to Death Valley.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss Drake Maye getting the UNC vs. NC State smack talk started months in advance of their matchup. Plus, the ACC is moving HQ to Charlotte and looking ahead to Week 4 games.

It's still early in the 2022 ACC college football season, but there have been a few surprises and disappointments. Brownlow and Ovies discuss, plus look ahead to some Week 3 matchups.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss a refreshed Duke squad under Mike Elko. Meanwhile North Carolina has another stressful outing against another Sun Belt squad. In Raleigh, the biggest news of the day involves their offensive coordinator moving to the press box to call plays.

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss the possibility the Atlantic will be the division that provides the wild results instead of the Coastal. Why? Between Clemson, NC State, and Wake Forest, each program has big strengths and some glaring weaknesses. Throw in FSU and a surprising Syracuse resurgence in Week 1, we could get anarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow is back in the ACC Panic Room and it's as if the college football gods knew. NC State got the breaks they typically never get in a win over East Carolina, while North Carolina defense became such a liability against App State that they almost blew it in the final moments in Boone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candace Cooper and Joe Ovies discuss North Carolina's win over Florida A&M, where Drake Maye debuted as the Tar Heels QB. While the offense looks like it has some playmakers, the defense still might be a work in progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 college football season is about to begin. The preseason polls are out and expectations are now set. Candace Cooper and Joe Ovies discuss what they think is gonna happen this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss Duke's emphatic win over Wake Forest, which might be an indicator the Blue Devils are back to normal after their COVID break. Meanwhile, NC State bouncing back at Louisville shows the Wolfpack can still surprise on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke looked like the Final Four team everyone expects them to be in a win over NC State. Given the bad size matchup for the Wolfpack, it's a credit to the team for hanging in their for most of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina's embarrassing loss at Miami once again brings attention to the Tar Heels level of effort. Meanwhile, Duke might be without Trevor Keels for a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke dismantled the Syracuse zone, which says more about the Orange. Hubert Davis did a pivot when talking about North Carolina after a loss at Wake Forest. NC State is pretty good when the ball goes through the basket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss NC State's trip to Chapel Hill, where the Wolfpack usually have things end in disaster against North Carolina. With Roy Williams getting "honored" during the game, will the old coach's presence lead to yet another loss for the Wolfpack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss how "Roy Williams Day" ended up being one of the strongest flexes North Carolina has ever done to NC State. The great day for the Tar Heels might end up being the worst day ever for Kevin Keatts, who Pack fans might gave checked out on once the game ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss the this season's first meeting between Duke and North Carolina, where Coach K will make his final trip to the Smith Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss Coach K's final trip to the Smith Center, where Duke blew out North Carolina and made it a night Tar Heels fans would like to forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss how Duke's tendency to be a little front runner-ish this season finally caught up to them against Virginia at Cameron Indoor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brownlow and Joe Ovies discuss North Carolina's current status on the NCAA Tournament bubble. And rather than talking about another NC State loss, they go over the new clothes from Homefield Apparel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Brrownlow and Joe Ovies discuss Duke's wild win over Wake Forest, which included some interesting calls late in the game. The Blue Devils closed it out, but can they consistently do it? Plus, the rehashing of Coach K's retirement plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can North Carolina still make the NCAA Tournament? Sure. Does anyone trust the Heels to string together enough wins to do so? Well, that's a different conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices