UNEXPECTED! ACC Blesses UNC Tar Heels With FAVORABLE Conference Slate | What's the TOUGHEST Stretch?

North Carolina Tar Heels catch a break with a favorable ACC basketball schedule—could this be Michael Malone’s ticket to a fast start in Chapel Hill? Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow dissect the Tar Heels’ key conference matchups, spotlighting manageable Saturday-Monday turnarounds, critical home games against Louisville and Virginia, and must-win battles to secure a top-four ACC finish. Which stretch poses the biggest threat, and can Carolina avoid dangerous trap games against teams like Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech?Looking ahead to football, the Tar Heels look to capitalize on a dominant opening win as they face overmatched ETSU. Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow break down position battles, especially at running back, examine Billy Edwards’ growth under Bobby Petrino’s system, and ask whether Jelani Thurman can emerge as a top offensive weapon. Will UNC’s consistency and emerging playmakers deliver decisive results ahead of a high-stakes clash with Clemson? PHOTO CREDIT: Sam Navarro - Imagn ImagesJoin the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club!Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeVFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.   SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H Five College for five percent off your first order.   SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service.Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod  LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.