Episode 196 - 6th Time's the Charm with ESPN's Eric Mac Lain | 2025 Louisville Football National Perspective

The 2025 college football season is almost here, and ACC Network's Eric Mac Lain returns for a candid, unfiltered breakdown. We talk Louisville's playoff potential, Miller Moss hype, ACC power shifts, why Clemson is dangerous again, and how Miami, SMU, and Georgia Tech are changing the game. Don't miss this one.

0:00 – Intro: Tailgating Smells & College Football Buzz

1:00 – Eric Mac Lain Joins the Show (6th Time!)

4:30 – Three-Headed Monster in Louisville's Backfield

6:30 – What Miller Moss Brings to Louisville

9:30 – Is Miller a Top 5 QB?

11:00 – ACC's Big Non-Conference Matchups

13:30 – Can ACC Get 2 Playoff Teams?

15:00 – High/Low Teams (No Clemson or Louisville!)

17:00 – The Belichick Factor in the ACC

18:30 – Georgia Tech & Duke Dark Horse Talk

20:30 – What Beat Clemson Last Year?

26:30 – Louisville’s Playoff Path: What Has to Happen

28:00 – ACC Consistency is the Key

40:00 – Closing Out: Let’s Get Eric to Louisville

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