SHOCKER: ACC Power Rankings ELEVATE Virginia—Miami Still Dominates, Louisville Fans OUTRAGED

A new On3Sports ACC football power ranking has sparked fierce debate, placing Virginia at No. 3—just behind Miami and SMU—despite widespread skepticism about their quarterback situation and defensive consistency. Hosts Alex Dono and Kenton Gibbs dissect the ranking with sharp critique, arguing that Virginia’s offensive line depth and past success don’t outweigh the risks of replacing a proven starter like Chandler Morris with unproven QBs Bo Perbula and Eli Holstein. While they acknowledge Louisville’s potential under Jeff Brohm and Isaac Brown, they place the Cardinals at No. 4, not 3, citing uncertainty around their new transfer quarterback Lincoln Keenholz. The duo also slam Duke’s No. 6 ranking as unjustified, calling it a 'travesty' compared to Georgia Tech and NC State, which they believe are ranked too low. At the bottom, Boston College is labeled a 'national embarrassment' for dragging down the ACC’s reputation, while the podcast pivots to a heated discussion on Texas Tech’s legal battle over quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility, with hosts condemning the state attorney general’s intervention as a dangerous precedent that undermines NCAA integrity. The episode ends with a scathing satire of the 'gambler’s redemption' narrative, questioning how a player with 9,000 bets can be rehabilitated by playing in front of 50,000 fans.