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PREDICTION: Preseason All-ACC Picks REVEALED | Where do Kevin Jennings, Kendrick Raphael COME IN?

SMU Mustangs’ ACC ambitions take center stage as Grayson Singleton reveals his picks for preseason All-ACC honors—can stars like P.J. Williams, Addison Nichols, and Nick Reed power SMU’s charge? The breakdown covers offensive standouts, Kevin Jennings’ comeback potential, and whether playmakers like Kendrick Raphael and Yamir Knight are primed for breakout seasons. Grayson spotlights ACC Kickoff’s biggest storylines, from Mike Norvell’s shaky standing at Florida State to Miami’s quarterback intrigue after the high-profile arrival of Darion Mensa. Plus, could SMU pull off a statement road upset at Notre Dame? A major media figure thinks so, and Grayson unpacks the matchups and psychological edge that could tip the scales. Tune in for sharp analysis on SMU’s ACC outlook, high-stakes games, and the battles that could define the Mustangs’ season. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub [https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/]   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast [http://indeed.com/podcast] FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM [https://www.fanduel.com/] to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SMU SPOTLIGHT: Why Rhett Lashlee and the Mustangs Will DOMINATE ACC Media Day Intrigue

SMU Mustangs are set to steal the spotlight at ACC Media Days, with Rhett Lashley’s candid leadership and quarterback Kevin Jennings entering the Heisman conversation. Can SMU’s energy and intrigue carry the day—and the conference—on college football’s biggest stage? The conversation focused on SMU’s defensive outlook, spotlighting the linebackers’ continuity and return of key players like Alexander Kilgore and Brandon Booker. One concept discussed was the importance of converting against-the-spread wins into actual victories, as last season’s 6-7 ATS record exposed vulnerabilities in closing out games. Insights include the impact of Maurice Crum Jr. as defensive coordinator and how improved game management could change SMU’s trajectory in a competitive ACC schedule. Will SMU’s consistency finally pay off where it matters most? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub [https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/]   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast [http://indeed.com/podcast] FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM [https://www.fanduel.com/] to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CRUCIAL: SMU's Most IMPORTANT Fall Camp Ever Could Change EVERYTHING for Rhett Lashlee, Kevin Jennings

SMU Mustangs face a season-defining fall camp as high stakes and an unforgiving schedule demand instant readiness. Can head coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings get the squad locked in before their ACC opener against Florida State? Grayson Singleton spotlights why SMU’s preseason preparation is more vital than ever, with early matchups at Louisville and Florida State leaving little room for error on their College Football Playoff and ACC Championship ambitions. Key topics include Jennings’ emergence as the face of Dallas football, his evolving leadership style. The episode explores which ACC teams could derail the widely predicted SMU vs. Miami championship clash, analyzing each contender’s roster talent and schedule obstacles. Will the Mustangs rise to the challenge, or could an underdog upset their championship path? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub [https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/]   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast [http://indeed.com/podcast] FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM [https://www.fanduel.com/] to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALERT: Could Syracuse Suddenly EMERGE as SMU’s Toughest Test – Should Rhett Lashlee WORRY?

SMU Mustangs eye a College Football Playoff bid, but could underestimating Stanford or Syracuse derail their dream season? Grayson Singleton breaks down the 2026 schedule’s biggest trap games, calling Virginia a “sneaky blowout” opportunity and warning that a late-season trip to Palo Alto could make or break Rhett Lashlee’s campaign. Key matchups against Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Florida State loom, but it’s the under-the-radar moments—like a road test at Syracuse after a cushy homestand—that could define SMU’s fate. From the impact of Kevin Jennings’ speed and Kendrick Raphael’s explosiveness in College Football 27, to the offensive line’s strengths and the defense’s struggles in man coverage, Singleton offers unique insights both on the field and in the virtual realm. Can SMU stay locked in for a high-stakes cross-country finale, or will complacency and travel fatigue prove their undoing? Find out what’s at stake for the Mustangs’ postseason ambitions. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub [https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub/]   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon [https://www.odoo.com/lockedon]. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast [http://indeed.com/podcast] FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM [https://www.fanduel.com/] to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ACC SQUAD - The ACC has a TON OF QUESTIONS | What's SMU's Outlook?

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah emerges as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft—can he lead Miami to an ACC title and redefine the conference quarterback standard? The ACC Squad breaks down ACC kickoff storylines, conference branding strategies, and Yahoo Sports’ surprising ACC quarterback rankings. The crew debates the impact of Monster Energy’s Big 12 sponsorship and examines whether ACC schools like UNC and Boston College can close the revenue and competitiveness gap. Key topics include Miami’s loaded offense, the significance of C.J. Bailey’s leap at NC State, and intrigue around new faces like Mason Heintschel (Pitt) and Lincoln Kienholz (Louisville). Plus, lingering questions about conference realignment, tiebreaker chaos, and rule changes set the stage for a must-listen ACC preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.