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

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 earning buzz. Basketball takes center stage as ACC bubble teams jockey for NCAA Tournament spots. Can Miami turn close losses into a big dance ticket, or will NC State’s inconsistency sink their chances? Bracketology projections, star quarterback impacts, and coaching changes fuel a heated roundtable on which schools will rise or falter in a season defined by unpredictability.