CRUCIAL SHOWDOWNS: Clemson-Miami, Virginia Tech-Pitt, and FSU-Virginia LEAD ACC Week 5 Hype

Clemson faces its steepest home-underdog odds under Dabo Swinney as Miami arrives in Death Valley as a 16.5-point favorite—can the Tigers defy the odds and pull off a season-defining upset? Julian Council and Kenton Gibbs break down Clemson’s struggling offense, Miami’s dominant run defense, and the pivotal quarterback battle between Darian Mensah and Tait Reynolds. Key questions swirl around Clemson’s secondary and Miami’s rebuilt offensive line as both teams battle for supremacy in ACC play.Virginia Tech squares off with unbeaten Pitt at Lane Stadium, while Florida State faces fan frustration as a home underdog against rising Virginia. The podcast spotlights Tony Elliott’s breakthrough with the Wahoos, Mike Norvell’s hot seat in Tallahassee, and the defensive trenches that could decide both games. Can Pitt crack Virginia Tech’s relentless pass rush? Will Florida State’s missed tackles spell doom against Virginia’s powerful ground game? Don’t miss comprehensive insights into Week 5’s biggest ACC matchups.Photo Credit: Brian Bishop - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.   Protect yourself now.Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod5-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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel.  Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL 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.