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]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:51 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic uthinkuknowsports uthinkuknowsports No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22317256/Untitled_2050_x_2050_px_2_aveds.png Uthinkuknowsports https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com 144 144 2026 preview: Is Army a threat to win the American? 2026 preview: Is Army a threat to win the American? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-is-army-a-threat-to-win-the-american/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-is-army-a-threat-to-win-the-american/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:51 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/ced05119-a944-345b-9d23-45b503d6a480 Army is 19-8 over the last two seasons and recovered from a poor start in 2025 to play good football down the stretch. With 72% of their offensive snaps, the Black Knights should expect to be a contender in the American. But can you make the College Football Playoff running the triple option?

]]> Army is 19-8 over the last two seasons and recovered from a poor start in 2025 to play good football down the stretch. With 72% of their offensive snaps, the Black Knights should expect to be a contender in the American. But can you make the College Football Playoff running the triple option?

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 401 19 full 2026 preview: Can Illinois move into the "elite tier" in Big Ten? 2026 preview: Can Illinois move into the "elite tier" in Big Ten? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-illinois-move-into-the-elite-tier-in-big-ten/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-illinois-move-into-the-elite-tier-in-big-ten/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:54 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/3efb4622-2206-3d86-aa5b-f51f0277c879 Illinois just completed its best two season run in school history, going 19-7. But the Illini have been uncompetitive in losses to Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana during that run. Can head coach Bret Bielema lead Illinois to be a real contender for the Big Ten title in 2026?

]]> Illinois just completed its best two season run in school history, going 19-7. But the Illini have been uncompetitive in losses to Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana during that run. Can head coach Bret Bielema lead Illinois to be a real contender for the Big Ten title in 2026?

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 865 18 full 2026 preview: With Angeli back, can Syracuse be an ACC contender? 2026 preview: With Angeli back, can Syracuse be an ACC contender? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-with-angeli-back-can-syracuse-be-an-acc-contender/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-with-angeli-back-can-syracuse-be-an-acc-contender/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 12:42:02 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/8e787f8f-496d-3726-840d-5fc375cdef22 The Syracuse Orange are hoping to be much more competitive in the ACC this year. Last season was derailed due to Steve Angeli's injury, but he is expected to return and be healthy for the start of the season.

]]> The Syracuse Orange are hoping to be much more competitive in the ACC this year. Last season was derailed due to Steve Angeli's injury, but he is expected to return and be healthy for the start of the season.

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 741 17 full 2026 preview: Can James Franklin lead Virginia Tech back to ACC contention in year one? 2026 preview: Can James Franklin lead Virginia Tech back to ACC contention in year one? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-james-franklin-lead-virginia-tech-back-to-acc-contention-in-year-one/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-james-franklin-lead-virginia-tech-back-to-acc-contention-in-year-one/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 10:48:23 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/f0649db9-1499-3206-bdfb-b0c14db46eb4 James Franklin is the new head coach at Virginia Tech, and expectations are through the roof for the Hokies. With 14 starters back, can Franklin get Virginia Tech back to playing important games in October and November in year one? 

]]> James Franklin is the new head coach at Virginia Tech, and expectations are through the roof for the Hokies. With 14 starters back, can Franklin get Virginia Tech back to playing important games in October and November in year one? 

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 734 16 full 2026 preview: Can Wake Forest prove last season wasn't a fluke? 2026 preview: Can Wake Forest prove last season wasn't a fluke? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-wake-forest-prove-last-season-wasnt-a-fluke/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-wake-forest-prove-last-season-wasnt-a-fluke/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 09:38:33 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/c9fadc5a-703d-336e-ba42-4ae13a8c449c Coming off a 9-win season, Wake Forest is working to show last season wasn't a fluke. The Demon Deacons bring in QB Gio Lopez to run the offense and eight players on defense. Is it enough to be a factor in an improving ACC? 

]]> Coming off a 9-win season, Wake Forest is working to show last season wasn't a fluke. The Demon Deacons bring in QB Gio Lopez to run the offense and eight players on defense. Is it enough to be a factor in an improving ACC? 

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 767 1 15 full 2026 PREVIEW: Can Virginia keep it going after 11 win season? 2026 PREVIEW: Can Virginia keep it going after 11 win season? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-virginia-keep-it-going-after-11-win-season/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-can-virginia-keep-it-going-after-11-win-season/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:57 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/53959e52-9359-3115-bdd6-69a2ca084c25 Virginia had its best season in program history last year. Can the Cavaliers keep it going with a new quarterback and running back, an experienced offensive line and pieces back on defense?

]]> Virginia had its best season in program history last year. Can the Cavaliers keep it going with a new quarterback and running back, an experienced offensive line and pieces back on defense?

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 788 14 full Stanford 2026 preview: Can the Cardinal get to a bowl game? Stanford 2026 preview: Can the Cardinal get to a bowl game? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/stanford-2026-preview-can-the-cardinal-get-to-a-bowl-game/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/stanford-2026-preview-can-the-cardinal-get-to-a-bowl-game/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:13 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/6b265005-2849-3b9d-86df-00b567a4bced #stanford #stanfordcardinal #cfb #collegefootball #ncaafootball See less   ]]> #stanford #stanfordcardinal #cfb #collegefootball #ncaafootball See less   ]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 719 13 full 2026 preview: With Jennings back, SMU expects to be in ACC Championship 2026 preview: With Jennings back, SMU expects to be in ACC Championship https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-with-jennings-back-smu-expects-to-be-in-acc-championship/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/2026-preview-with-jennings-back-smu-expects-to-be-in-acc-championship/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 18:05:17 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/9884d220-bf76-36ef-884a-add2ee0bac3d SMU's offense is loaded and the Mustangs are poised to once again compete for a trip to the ACC Championship game. Kevin Jennings is back at QB and he has a new RB in California running back Kendrick Raphael. Can the defense improve enough for the Mustangs to be in the hunt? #smumustangs #smu #collegefootball #cfb #ncaafootball

]]> SMU's offense is loaded and the Mustangs are poised to once again compete for a trip to the ACC Championship game. Kevin Jennings is back at QB and he has a new RB in California running back Kendrick Raphael. Can the defense improve enough for the Mustangs to be in the hunt? #smumustangs #smu #collegefootball #cfb #ncaafootball

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 801 12 full Pittsburgh Panthers preview 2026: Can Heintschel get Pitt to ACC title game? Pittsburgh Panthers preview 2026: Can Heintschel get Pitt to ACC title game? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/pittsburgh-panthers-preview-2026-can-heintschel-get-pitt-to-acc-title-game/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/pittsburgh-panthers-preview-2026-can-heintschel-get-pitt-to-acc-title-game/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:05 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/80fdc68a-a654-3126-b822-442440c1fdd5 Pittsburgh is entering year 12 under head coach Pat Narduzzi and expectations are high with quarterback Mason Heintschel returning. Can the Panthers surprise and get back to the ACC championship game? #pittsburghpanthers #pittpanthers #pitt #cfb #collegefootball 

]]> Pittsburgh is entering year 12 under head coach Pat Narduzzi and expectations are high with quarterback Mason Heintschel returning. Can the Panthers surprise and get back to the ACC championship game? #pittsburghpanthers #pittpanthers #pitt #cfb #collegefootball 

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 762 11 full 2026 season preview: Is NC State the ACC Sleeper Ready to Break Through? 2026 season preview: Is NC State the ACC Sleeper Ready to Break Through? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/is-nc-state-the-acc-sleeper-ready-to-break-through/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/is-nc-state-the-acc-sleeper-ready-to-break-through/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 14:12:05 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/91d6b4f2-7927-3f6a-9f89-04c07263edce This episode previews NC State as a possible ACC sleeper for 2026: quarterback C.J. Bailey is back, Dave Doeren is back for year 14, and the offense returns key pieces with transfer reinforcements.

The defense needs upgrades but incoming transfers could help, and a favorable schedule — just two true road games until late November— gives the Wolfpack a real chance to compete in the conference behind top contenders like Miami.

]]> This episode previews NC State as a possible ACC sleeper for 2026: quarterback C.J. Bailey is back, Dave Doeren is back for year 14, and the offense returns key pieces with transfer reinforcements.

The defense needs upgrades but incoming transfers could help, and a favorable schedule — just two true road games until late November— gives the Wolfpack a real chance to compete in the conference behind top contenders like Miami.

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 887 10 full Bill Belichick’s Second Act at UNC: Can He Fix the Tar Heels after 4-8 season? Bill Belichick’s Second Act at UNC: Can He Fix the Tar Heels after 4-8 season? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/bill-belichick-s-second-act-at-unc-can-he-fix-the-tar-heels/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/bill-belichick-s-second-act-at-unc-can-he-fix-the-tar-heels/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 19:08:50 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/8b0d9c50-59af-3497-a4eb-1bcc6060fbd9 Shock hire Bill Belichick enters year two at North Carolina after a 4–8 season marked by offensive struggles, turnovers, and penalties. The podcast breaks down defensive improvement late last year, key returners, new transfers, and Bobby Petrino’s role as offensive coordinator.

The episode focuses on the critical quarterback battle (Billy Edwards vs. Taron Dickens), a tough early schedule that includes TCU, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Duke, and whether Belichick can right the program in year two. #cfb #collegefootball #unc #tarheels

]]> Shock hire Bill Belichick enters year two at North Carolina after a 4–8 season marked by offensive struggles, turnovers, and penalties. The podcast breaks down defensive improvement late last year, key returners, new transfers, and Bobby Petrino’s role as offensive coordinator.

The episode focuses on the critical quarterback battle (Billy Edwards vs. Taron Dickens), a tough early schedule that includes TCU, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Duke, and whether Belichick can right the program in year two. #cfb #collegefootball #unc #tarheels

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 872 9 full Is "The U" back? Miami has all the pieces to make a national championship run Is "The U" back? Miami has all the pieces to make a national championship run https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/is-the-u-back-miami-has-all-the-pieces-to-make-a-national-championship-run/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/is-the-u-back-miami-has-all-the-pieces-to-make-a-national-championship-run/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 10:50:41 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/dd33ca9b-86cd-3629-be26-c66440e7edb7 The Miami Hurricanes appear to have all the pieces necessary to win the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. But remember, this team didn't even play for its conference title in 2025. Can Miami win the ACC behind transfer Darian Mensah and all the talent returning? And can that propel a CFP run to end a 25-year national title drought? #cfb #collegefootball #TheU #miamihurricanes

]]> The Miami Hurricanes appear to have all the pieces necessary to win the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. But remember, this team didn't even play for its conference title in 2025. Can Miami win the ACC behind transfer Darian Mensah and all the talent returning? And can that propel a CFP run to end a 25-year national title drought? #cfb #collegefootball #TheU #miamihurricanes

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 827 8 full Louisville has the schedule to make a run at the ACC title especially with Brown & Brown at RB Louisville has the schedule to make a run at the ACC title especially with Brown & Brown at RB https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/louisville-has-the-schedule-to-make-a-run-at-the-acc-title-especially-with-brown-brown-at-rb/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/louisville-has-the-schedule-to-make-a-run-at-the-acc-title-especially-with-brown-brown-at-rb/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 17:05:49 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/56fe0b3b-6d81-36a0-b62a-f79ad6a9062e Louisville may have the most explosive running back duo in the ACC. The Cardinals added an Ohio State transfer at QB in Lincoln Kienholz. They have a proven winner as a coach in Jeff Brohm, who seems to always get the most out of his roster. And they have a schedule they doesn't include Miami (FL) or ACC champion, Duke. Is this the year the Cardinals break through to win the ACC? #uofl #collegefootball #ncaafootball #louisvillecardinals

]]> Louisville may have the most explosive running back duo in the ACC. The Cardinals added an Ohio State transfer at QB in Lincoln Kienholz. They have a proven winner as a coach in Jeff Brohm, who seems to always get the most out of his roster. And they have a schedule they doesn't include Miami (FL) or ACC champion, Duke. Is this the year the Cardinals break through to win the ACC? #uofl #collegefootball #ncaafootball #louisvillecardinals

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 756 7 full With Mendoza at QB, can Georgia Tech reload in 2026 and contend in a competitive ACC? With Mendoza at QB, can Georgia Tech reload in 2026 and contend in a competitive ACC? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/with-mendoza-at-qb-can-georgia-tech-reload-in-2026-and-contend-in-a-competitive-acc/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/with-mendoza-at-qb-can-georgia-tech-reload-in-2026-and-contend-in-a-competitive-acc/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 12:57:05 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/4fc8ffd5-3b0b-321d-a37c-e5530596389c Is Georgia Tech going to be a sneaky ACC contender with Alberto Mendoza at QB, Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley at RB and a revamped receiving corps? Or is there too much to figure out on a schedule that features Colorado, Tennessee, Duke and is a trip to Stanford in the first five games? #georgiatech #accfootball #cfb #collegefootball #ncaafootball

]]> Is Georgia Tech going to be a sneaky ACC contender with Alberto Mendoza at QB, Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley at RB and a revamped receiving corps? Or is there too much to figure out on a schedule that features Colorado, Tennessee, Duke and is a trip to Stanford in the first five games? #georgiatech #accfootball #cfb #collegefootball #ncaafootball

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 775 6 full Florida State football 2026: Can the Seminoles turn it around for Mike Norvell, or is it too late? Florida State football 2026: Can the Seminoles turn it around for Mike Norvell, or is it too late? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/florida-state-football-2026-can-the-seminoles-turn-it-around-for-mike-norvell-or-is-it-too-late/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/florida-state-football-2026-can-the-seminoles-turn-it-around-for-mike-norvell-or-is-it-too-late/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 09:59:34 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/eedcc4ff-9a7a-3517-809e-acfb92e93785 #fsu #fsufootball #floridastate #accfootball #cfb         ]]> #fsu #fsufootball #floridastate #accfootball #cfb         ]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 867 1 5 full Can Dabo Swinney turn it around at Clemson? Why the first 5 games could decide the Tigers' fate Can Dabo Swinney turn it around at Clemson? Why the first 5 games could decide the Tigers' fate https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/can-dabo-swinney-turn-it-around-at-clemson-why-the-first-5-games-could-decide-the-tigers-fate/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/can-dabo-swinney-turn-it-around-at-clemson-why-the-first-5-games-could-decide-the-tigers-fate/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 10:21:26 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e8cb5d7c-38d7-333a-bf31-77f294f0888a It feels like this Clemson season could go about 10 different ways with early trips to LSU and California and a home game against Miami in week 5. Could it go so poorly that it's the final season for Dabo Swinney at Clemson? Or will the Tigers bounce back behind a new nucleus (9 players were drafted into the NFL Draft) and get right back in the ACC Championship conversation? #clemsontigers #accfootball #clemsonfootball #cfb

]]> It feels like this Clemson season could go about 10 different ways with early trips to LSU and California and a home game against Miami in week 5. Could it go so poorly that it's the final season for Dabo Swinney at Clemson? Or will the Tigers bounce back behind a new nucleus (9 players were drafted into the NFL Draft) and get right back in the ACC Championship conversation? #clemsontigers #accfootball #clemsonfootball #cfb

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 873 4 full Can Duke win the ACC again in 2026? Looking ahead to the 2026 season Can Duke win the ACC again in 2026? Looking ahead to the 2026 season https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/can-duke-win-the-acc-again-in-2026-looking-ahead-to-the-2026-season/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/can-duke-win-the-acc-again-in-2026-looking-ahead-to-the-2026-season/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:20 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/2dc8bb58-5625-352a-b935-e3c3efa3306e Duke surprised the college football world by winning the 2026 ACC championship and was ultimately left out of the College Football Playoff due to having five losses. Could Duke once again surprise in 2026? Or will the Blue Devils miss Darian Mensah too much at quarterback? #dukebluedevils #duke #collegefootball #cfb #ncaafootball

]]> Duke surprised the college football world by winning the 2026 ACC championship and was ultimately left out of the College Football Playoff due to having five losses. Could Duke once again surprise in 2026? Or will the Blue Devils miss Darian Mensah too much at quarterback? #dukebluedevils #duke #collegefootball #cfb #ncaafootball

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 844 3 full Will the California Golden Bears be a contender in the ACC in 2026? Will the California Golden Bears be a contender in the ACC in 2026? https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/will-the-california-golden-bears-be-a-contender-in-the-acc-in-2026/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/will-the-california-golden-bears-be-a-contender-in-the-acc-in-2026/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 12:33:48 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/afd820d3-c9ca-3064-8bad-b430a22bf208 We just saw Duke win the ACC in football. Could California be the next surprise winner? The Golden Bears have a young QB that played well despite no running game, avoid the Miami Hurricanes and have a new head coach and intriguing transfers to build around. 

]]> We just saw Duke win the ACC in football. Could California be the next surprise winner? The Golden Bears have a young QB that played well despite no running game, avoid the Miami Hurricanes and have a new head coach and intriguing transfers to build around. 

]]> uthinkuknowsports false No 795 1 2 full Boston College football breakdown Boston College football breakdown https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/boston-college-football-breakdown/ https://uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/e/boston-college-football-breakdown/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 13:10:41 -0500 uthinkuknowsports.podbean.com/9dbcef8d-5fec-3b2b-8e4e-72bbfffe0a28 I begin my "tour" around college football during the summer months. We start with Boston College. Can Bill O' Brien right the ship in year three? Who is going to play quarterback? And can playing 4 of the first 6 games at home be a huge advantage for a team that went 2-10 last year? We dive into deep into the Golden Eagles in episode one. 

]]> I begin my "tour" around college football during the summer months. We start with Boston College. Can Bill O' Brien right the ship in year three? Who is going to play quarterback? And can playing 4 of the first 6 games at home be a huge advantage for a team that went 2-10 last year? We dive into deep into the Golden Eagles in episode one. 

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