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Season 15 - Bowls: Permanent Damage
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 01:17:05
Publish Date: 2025-12-10 07:00:00
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On this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the crew dives into the thrilling ACC Championship game, where the Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Virginia Cavaliers in a nail-biting overtime finish. The hosts breakdown key moments from the game, including Tony Elliott's controversial decisions and a miscue that allowed UVA to tie the score before falling to Chandler Morris' critical interception.

Highlighting the unexpected rise of Duke as conference champions, they commend head coach Manny Diaz's bold strategies, contrasting it with Virginia's storied struggles and an unfortunate title drought since 1995. Jarred takes listeners on a historical journey through ACC championships, adding humor to UVA's woes and examining the shifting dynamics in the league, especially regarding Notre Dame's cooled relations with the conference.

The episode features an engaging twist with "The Great Bowl Auction of 2025," as the hosts compete to predict outcomes for various bowl games, filled with analysis and lighthearted banter. Listeners are reminded of valuable life lessons, including the importance of rooting for your team and avoiding risky plays. Tune in for an entertaining mix of game analysis, historical reflections, and spirited competition in this week's episode!


0:07 Introduction to the Season

2:14 The ACC Championship Recap

5:13 Manny Diaz's Bold Moves

5:47 Power Rankings Discussion

7:07 A Trip Down Memory Lane

8:47 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Comparison

10:10 Conference Championship Controversies

14:53 Notre Dame's Relationship with the ACC

16:55 The ACC and College Football Playoffs

25:11 Emergency Pod Plans for Notre Dame

26:08 The Great Bowl Auction

30:38 Bidding Begins for Military Bowl

37:03 Gator Bowl Insights

41:14 The Disrespect Bowl

48:56 Clemson vs. Penn State Preview

53:00 Pitt's Game Strategy

58:16 Miami vs. Texas A&M

1:03:55 Holiday Bowl Excitement

1:04:24 Arizona State's Challenges

1:11:03 Memphis's Coaching Changes

1:13:50 BYU's Strong Finish

1:15:56 Closing Thoughts and Rules


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