2026 ACC Football Kickoff: Evaluating The Schedules Of NC State, Duke And Miami

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex break down the 2026 schedules for NC State, Duke, and Miami, predicting each team's record and discussing how they stack up in the ACC title race. The Sports Shop is live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, where all 17 ACC head coaches and more than 50 of the conference's top student-athletes have gathered to officially launch the new football season. As the conversation turns to the season ahead, the crew analyzes the toughest games, potential upsets, and key swing matchups for NC State, Duke, and Miami. Which team has the best path to success? Can any of them challenge for the ACC Championship, and who ultimately comes out on top?