ACC SQUAD - The ACC has a TON OF QUESTIONS headed into ACC Kickoff

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah emerges as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft—can he lead Miami to an ACC title and redefine the conference quarterback standard? The ACC Squad breaks down ACC kickoff storylines, conference branding strategies, and Yahoo Sports’ surprising ACC quarterback rankings. The crew debates the impact of Monster Energy’s Big 12 sponsorship and examines whether ACC schools like UNC and Boston College can close the revenue and competitiveness gap. Key topics include Miami’s loaded offense, the significance of C.J. Bailey’s leap at NC State, and intrigue around new faces like Mason Heintschel (Pitt) and Lincoln Kienholz (Louisville). Plus, lingering questions about conference realignment, tiebreaker chaos, and rule changes set the stage for a must-listen ACC preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.