The Virtual Tailgate

This week on the Virtual Tailgate, the crew celebrates the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 ACC regular season while tackling off-field antics and defining what “confidence” truly means in the world of college football. Andrew, David, and the gang waste no time delving into the outrageously chaotic landscape that is the final stretch of the season, where David sets the tone by wrestling with the Commonwealth Cup, excitedly acknowle...

The Virtual Tailgate kicks off Thanksgiving Week in Season 15 with a blend of humor and football analysis! Hosts Andrew, David, Geoff and Jarred share laughs over the cultural quirk of "Brown Friday" and tackle the ACC Power Rankings, spotlighting Syracuse’s dismal 70-7 loss to Notre Dame. They dive into heated rivalry matchups, particularly the showdown between Virginia and Virginia Tech, and discuss pivotal games like Miami vs. P...

🔥 ACC Showdown: Franklin Hired, UVA Climbs, and ACC Title Scenarios! 🔥

The Virtual Tailgate crew dives into a wild week of ACC football! After a humorous (and awkward) discussion about public restrooms, the guys get serious about the gridiron.

Andrew kicks off the "Game Balls" by praising the entire Virginia defense after their dominant performance against Duke, which was responsible for a 34-7 win. David counters by spotlighting U...

Recorded: November 12, 2025 Note: This episode is being posted late for archival completeness. Please enjoy these "predictions" for games that have definitely already happened.

In this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the guys try to recover from a rough week of betting that has left Jared hypothetically checking into debtor's prison with "two broken kneecaps."

We kick things off with Players of the Week, celebrating Cal’s quarterbac...

The crew (minus Geoff) is back to digest a wild week in the ACC. David and Andrew celebrate Duke's shocking upset of Clemson in Death Valley, handing out game balls to QB Darien Mensah for his 361-yard, 4-TD day and WR Samir Higgins, who caught the game-winning 2-point conversion and ran back a 100-yard kickoff.

Then, Jarred unveils the new Power Rankings, which sparks immediate chaos when Andrew and David celebrate the new #1 t...

The Virtual Tailgate crew (Andrew, David, Geoff, and Jarred) is back to break down the latest in ACC football. After Geoff shares a... confident... story about his daughter's school project , the hosts hand out Game Balls to the week's top performers, including Georgia Tech's Haynes King , Pitt's Mason Henchel , and a special, unprecedented October award for a Cal linebacker. The Power Rankings segment begins with a heartfelt tribu...

The Virtual Tailgate crew returns for a midseason "defensive spectacular," though the theme quickly causes chaos. The hosts award their Game Balls, with Andrew celebrating the Stanford defense for shutting down FSU (an upset he correctly predicted) , Jarred highlighting Louisville's critical turnovers against Miami , and Geoff praising Cal's game-saving forced fumble at the goal line versus UNC. David, however, goes completely off-...

The Virtual Tailgate crew kicks off Season 15 with a lively discussion on ACC football, led by Andrew, David, Geoff, and the ever-irreverent Jarred. They hand out this week’s "Tacova's Game Balls" to Georgia Tech’s standout QB Hayes King, Pitt's Mason Heisel, and Clemson's Jaheim Lawson, all while sharing humorous banter about a betting mishap and celebrating impressive performances.

Moving on, the hosts reveal their Power Rankings,...

In this entertaining installment of Season 15 of the Virtual Tailgate, Andrew, David, Geoff, and the elusive “baby” bring a perfect blend of humor and college football analysis. Kicking off with Jeff's amusing reflection on the bladder control of tree climbers, the crew sets a lighthearted tone for the episode.

The “Walking Talk to Go Player of the Week” segment features Duke’s quarterback Darian Mensah for his stunning comeback per...

The Virtual Tailgate crew—Andrew, David, Geoff, and the famously illiterate co-host—returns to dive into the thrilling chaos of ACC football. The excitement kicks off with UVA's stunning 46-38 upset over Florida State, celebrated by David's firsthand account from the stands.

They award Player of the Week honors to Chandler Morris, Jas'on Prevard, and Duke's Nate Shepard, while Power Rankings see UVA soar and Clemson plummet. The hos...

This week, the Virtual Tailgate hosts Andrew, Geoff, and Jarred tackle the latest in ACC football in the absence of David, bringing humor and insights to the forefront. They kick things off by discussing their “Players of the Week,” with Andrew celebrating Duke’s Anderson Castle for his three-touchdown game, Jared highlighting Miami’s Reuben Bane Jr. for his defensive prowess—complete with a quirky impression—and Geoff raving about...

The guys recap a wild Week 3 that saw Georgia Tech upset Clemson with a walk-off field goal and Miami solidify their "they're back" status with a dominant win over USF. The big news, however, is out of Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech has fired head coach Brent Pry after an embarrassing 0-3 start. Jarred takes the stand to deliver an epic rant on the program's decade-long decline and debates with the crew who could possibly right th...

The guys are back to break down a wild week in ACC football that saw Virginia Tech get shellacked at home by Vanderbilt, leading to a historic plummet in the power rankings and much ridicule from the crew. For the first time in recent memory, Clemson is nowhere to be found in the Top 5 , and the hosts debate whether the Tigers' struggles are a blip or a trend as they head into a tough road game against a confident Georgia Tech squa...

In the latest episode of Season 15 of the Virtual Tailgate, hosts Andrew and David, along with their crew, delve into the thrilling realm of college football, particularly focusing on the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as the season unfolds. They kick off the episode with a playful jab at David, who admits to being "unprepared," setting a lighthearted tone for the discussion. A key segment features the "60-style Player of the Week...

The Virtual Tailgate crew kicks off Week 1 of the college football season by handing out their lone game ball to a Hawaii kicker who allegedly learned his craft from YouTube videos. Judge Jarred delivers a poignant ruling on proper bathroom trough etiquette , and the guys deliver their first ACC Power Rankings of the year, with a special message from The Rock for the cellar dwellers.

The hosts then dive into a slate of fantastic...

The Virtual Tailgate crew is back for Season 15 with a full breakdown of the upcoming ACC football season. They kick things off by looking back at Jarred's infamous "Golden Panther" rant from their very first season before diving into their preseason predictions. The hosts debate their picks for Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, identify potential Dark Horse teams like Georgia Tech and Duke, and predict which hyped teams,...

In this episode, the hosts analyze the ACC as the season concludes, handing out awards and discussing coaching changes. They celebrate Clemson’s ACC Championship win, predict bowl matchups, and evaluate teams' strengths for the new 12-team playoff format.

0:29 - Award Show Kickoff

2:13 - Offensive Player of the Year

4:29 - Coach of the Year Announcement

5:49 - Best Clips of the Year

9:16 - Holiday Season Reflections

10:38 - Bill Beli...

2:10 - Thanksgiving Rice Balls Debate

2:17 - End of Season Game Balls

6:31 - Jarred's Holiday Power Ranking PSA

13:01 - Judge Jarred's Courtroom

27:37 - Looking Ahead to Championship Games

37:46 - ACC's Future and National Title Aspirations

44:54 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Virtual Tailgate, we reflect on Thanksgiving, diving into the culinary quirks surrounding Italian rice balls and contrasting traditi...

In this episode of Season 14 of the Virtual Tailgate, we dive into the latest in ACC college football. We analyze standout performances from players like Jay Haynes, Fernando Mendoza, and Eli Pankal, then shift to power rankings.

We preview key matchups, including the rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina, and discuss the Miami Hurricanes' critical game against Syracuse, debating team strengths and making bold predictions. The ...