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 quarterback (whose name Andrew struggles to pronounce) and SMU's Isaiah Smith, while Jared hands a collective game ball to the entire Wake Forest defense for shutting down UVA. The crew then breaks down the Power Rankings, where "dropping a deuce" takes on a double meaning for Louisville and Virginia.
Later, the hosts preview the Week 12 slate with some... unique analysis. Andrew unveils his "Trough Theory"—suggesting UVA can only beat Duke if the team participates in a very specific, unhygienic pre-game ritual. David and Geoff debate whether Pitt can upset a surging Notre Dame team, leading to a heated argument about the Irish's playoff privileges and whether UConn deserves more respect. Finally, the guys wrap up with Quickfire Bets, including a bold call for a Virginia Tech upset over FSU.
00:00 Intro: Road Trips, Poverty, and Confidence
03:08 Players of the Week: Cal's QB & The Wake Forest Defense
07:08 ACC Power Rankings: The "Bottom Three" Shuffle
10:16 The Betting Board: Jared’s Debtor’s Prison
11:16 Game Preview: Duke vs. UVA (The Trough Theory)
18:12 Game Preview: Miami vs. NC State
22:48 Game Preview: Pitt vs. Notre Dame
28:56 Quickfire Bets: FSU, UNC, and Louisville Upset Picks
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