Opening & Context (0:00–~3:00) Jacob apologizes for sounding sick; hopes viewers are doing well despite pollen.References last week's FSU-specific schedule show, where he projected the 'Noles in the 6-6 to 7-5 range.Notes the recent naming of Ashton Daniels as FSU's starting QB (veteran transfer from Auburn/Stanford). This has sparked some renewed optimism for a "decent" 2026 season, though outcomes vs. SMU and Alabama will be telling.Goal of the episode: Go team-by-team through the ACC master schedule, predict outcomes, and project records. (He uses a visual chart and marks W/L on the fly.) Key Predictions by Team (Summarized from Jacob's Calls) Jacob's style is casual and opinionated—he calls out "unlucky schedules," rivalries, and perceived team momentum/transfers. He frequently adjusts on the spot while marking a chart. Boston College: Struggles heavily. Predicted 2-10. Losses to Cincinnati, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, SMU, Pitt, Duke, Florida State, Notre Dame, Miami. Wins over Maine and Syracuse (home). Cal: Starts hot but fades (classic Cal trait in his view). Predicted 7-5. Wins over UCLA, Wagner, UNLV, Wake Forest, Virginia, Stanford; losses to Clemson, Virginia Tech, SMU, NC State, Pitt. (He double-checks for consistency.) Clemson: Strong but not undefeated. Predicted 10-2. Loss to LSU (Brian Kelly gone, but LSU gets it done); demolishes Georgia Southern and North Carolina. Beats most others, including FSU and others in conference play. Duke: Predicted 6-6. Mixed results—loss to Tulane, loss to Illinois, but wins elsewhere. He likes Georgia Tech more than Duke in their matchup. Florida State (his team): Sticks close to last week's projection—6-6. Early thoughts: W-L-L-W pattern mentioned; revenge win vs. Virginia; losses to Louisville and Miami; wins over Pitt and NC State; loss to Florida. Optimism tied to Ashton Daniels, but "to be determined" vs. tough non-con (SMU, Alabama) and road games. Georgia Tech: Predicted 6-6. Wins over Mercer, Stanford, and (surprisingly) Virginia Tech in his final call. Loses five straight at one point but finishes bowl-eligible. Louisville: One of the stronger teams in his view. Predicted 9-3. Losses to Ole Miss and North Carolina; wins over Villanova, Wake, NC State, FSU, Syracuse, Stanford, Pitt, Kentucky. Solid but not title-contending. Miami: Easy non-con in his eyes but some weird losses. Predicted 9-3. Beats Stanford, Florida A&M, Wake, FSU, North Carolina; loses to Pitt, Notre Dame, and (randomly) Virginia Tech. Misses CFP in his projection despite strong record. North Carolina: Predicted 5-7. Loss to TCU (Ireland game), Notre Dame, UConn, Virginia, NC State; wins over Pitt and Syracuse. Falls back to earth. NC State: Predicted 8-4. Solid mid-tier; beats Cal (cross-country travel advantage), others. Pitt: Predicted 5-7. Mixed; wins over Syracuse, Bucknell; losses to Miami, etc. SMU: Predicted 9-3. Strong again—beats BC, Virginia, Wake; losses to Notre Dame, Stanford (LOL call), and possibly Tech. Contender in his eyes. Stanford: Predicted 3-9. Rough year—win over Hawaii and narrow one over Elon; lots of losses. Syracuse: Brutal drop-off. Predicted 1-11. Only win over New Hampshire; losses everywhere else (including "for no reason" to Virginia). "Free win nowadays" after being good two years ago and bad last year. Virginia: Predicted 8-4. Beats Wake, Tech, SMU (in his optimistic calls); solid but not elite. Virginia Tech: Predicted 9-3. Beats VMI, Old Dominion, Maryland; competitive. Wake Forest: Predicted 5-7. Wins over Akron, Purdue, Merrimack (miracle?); losses to Virginia, Duke, etc. Final Projected Records (Jacob's Tally) Boston College: 2-10Cal: 7-5Clemson: 10-2Duke: 6-6Florida State: 6-6Georgia Tech: 6-6Louisville: 9-3Miami: 9-3North Carolina: 5-7NC State: 8-4Pitt: 5-7SMU: 9-3Stanford: 3-9Syracuse: 1-11Virginia: 8-4Virginia Tech: 9-3Wake Forest: 5-7 ACC Championship: Clemson over Miami (or SMU by miracle tiebreaker). He leans Clemson repeating as champs; Miami falls short despite strong record. Only Clemson as CFP team in his view (9-3 not enough for Miami). Bowl Teams: Most of the 6+ win teams make it (Cal, Duke, FSU, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, NC State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, etc.). North Carolina sneaks in as one of the last. Closing Thoughts (~27:00–end) Jacob calls the picks "100% correct" (jokingly).ACC overview: Miami is the favorite to "repeat" but has never won the ACC title in program history—the trend continues. Clemson could reclaim it (though Dabo's transfer portal usage is questioned). Wild cards: Louisville or SMU sneaking in; even a 7-5 Duke winning it would be "fun."Quick FSU recruiting note: Class looks solid; Ashton Daniels named starter recently—Jacob thinks he'll be "pretty good."Thanks viewers; episode 12 already. Plans for a new co-host soon. Subscribe, like, comment on whether his takes are hot, lukewarm, or "freezing cold."Sign-off: "Go Noles!" Overall Vibe Fun, unfiltered, low-production (chart ...
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May 13 202640 mins