WEEK 5 ACC PREVIEW: NC State vs Louisville Breakdown and SHOCKING Predictions REVEALED

ACC contenders face critical turning points as quarterback injuries, coaching drama, and must-win games dominate the Week 5 slate. Can NC State pull off another "Dave Doeren special" against a shorthanded Louisville, while Wake Forest looks to maintain momentum and avoid the classic letdown against Stanford? North Carolina seeks answers after a tough loss to Clemson—will Billy Edwards Jr. finally spark the offense against Notre Dame’s elite defense, or is an upset out of reach?Julian Council and Kenton Gibbs break down key ACC matchups, from SMU hosting Boston College to Cal’s struggling offense ahead of a pivotal trip to UNLV. Syracuse’s QB crisis and the looming risk of another loss to UConn put Fran Brown’s program under the microscope. Get expert insights, betting lines, and bold predictions on who’s rising—or reeling—in a defining ACC weekend.Photo Credit: Jaylynn Nash - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel.  Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL 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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.