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On this week's Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim welcome on James Henderson from Inside Pack Sports. The guys preview the upcoming Virginia Tech, NC State matchup on Thursday night. This will be the first time the Hokies have traveled to Carter-Finley stadium since 2010. Both teams have question marks coming into the game. NC State recently lost senior quarterback Devin Leary for the season and have turned to senior transfer Jack Chambers. Chambers is a transfer from Charleston Southern and will be making his second career start for the Wolfpack. The Hokies are coming off their bye week and sit at 2-5. They're looking to avoid their first winless October since 1952. Justin and Tim discuss what the Hokies need to do offensively to have a shot at taking down the Wolfpack on Friday night. Special thanks once again to James at Inside Pack Sports. Be sure to give them a follow on twitter and visit their website at insidepacksports.com. If you want to listen to more of our episodes, check out the Podcast page.

After a disappointing result against Pitt, Virginia Tech Football looks to rebound as they host Miami. Will Virginia Tech beat Miami? That's a loaded question, especially as the Hokies find themselves in a rebuild. But so do the Hurricanes. This will be the 40th matchup between the two schools, but the first where each team has a losing record. Justin recaps the action against Pitt and discusses the good, bad, and the ugly. He also preview the Miami game and brings you his keys to the game for the Hokies to come out on top. For a more detailed analysis of the Hokies performed against Pitt, you can check out this write-up called inside the numbers. Be sure to check out Justin's TOTS Tuesday write-up as well, where he gives you three offensive thought starters. Will Virginia Tech beat Miami? If they can perform better offensively, they have a great shot. Listen, Review and Subscribe to the Chowder & Grits Podcast – Your source for all things Virginia Tech Sports!

On the latest episode of Chowder & Grits, we recap Virginia Tech's 41-10 loss TO North Carolina. Justin and Tim discuss the Hokies offensive woes against one of the worst defenses in the FBS and what went wrong defensively for Virginia Tech going up against Carolina's star freshman quarterback Drake Maye. Justin and Tim preview the Hokies' upcoming game road matchup the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Panthers are 3-2, with both losses coming at home, including a shocking defeat against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Will the Hokies be able to get going offensively and put up a fight in a critical ACC matchup? The guys discuss, and also bring you their picks for week 6 in the ACC.

On the latest episode of Chowder & Grits, we recap Virginia Tech's 33-10 loss against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Justin and Tim discuss what went wrong and where the Hokies go from here. Is it time panic or is this the Virginia Tech Football team we all should have expected coming into the season? Justin and Tim preview the Hokies' upcoming game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Tar Heels are 3-1, but coming off a loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and have one of the worst defenses in the country. Can the Hokies slow them down (possibly with a possible assist from a tropical depression)? The guys discuss, and also bring you their picks for week 4 in the ACC. Listen, Review and Subscribe to the Chowder & Grits Podcast – Your source for all things Virginia Tech Sports!

Virginia Tech and West Virginia are set to play in Blacksburg for the first time since 2004 on Thursday night. Last year, the Hokies suffered a 27-21 loss to the Mountaineers and are attempting to win back the Black Diamond Trophy. Justin takes a look at the West Virginia offense that ranks 14th in the country with a top 30 unit in both rushing and passing, and discusses how the Mountaineer defense has looked over the first three weeks of the season. Justin brings you his keys to the game, prediction, and what it will take for Virginia Tech to come out on top against West Virginia on Thursday night. Be sure to follow along with us on YouTube, hit subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy the show. We're glad you're here.

Maybe he was saving it for home? Brent Pry notches win number one, at home, against the Boston College Eagles in a dominate 27-10 victory. The Lunch Pail is back and it brought along a vintage Virginia Tech defense. Justin and Tim recap the game and discuss what's next for the Hokies. They also preview the upcoming game against the Wofford Terriers. Wofford hasn't won a football game since September 4, 2021, and only two wins since the start of 20-0. The Terriers have also been outscored 57-0 to kickoff the 2022 Virginia Tech football season. Justin and Tim discuss the latest action from week 2 in the ACC, and make their picks for week 3 as the college football season begins to take shape, although we can't yet tell what kind of shape it is just yet. Be sure to follow along with us on YouTube, hit subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy the show. We're glad you're here.

Virginia Tech is set to open up ACC play with a big home matchup against Boston College. The Eagles come in to Blacksburg after a disappointing loss to Rutgers to start the season. Justin and Tim discuss the keys to the game and take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of Boston College. They also recap the Hokies disappointing loss in Norfolk, falling to the Old Dominion Monarchs. A game the Hokies should have won, but costly mistakes and miscues cost the Hokies late. Justin and Tim discuss some of their takeaways from the game and discuss how the Hokies build off of the disappointing defeat.

Week 1 is finally here, and Virginia Tech is opening on the road against Old Dominion to kickoff the 2022 college football season. Opening the season on a Friday Night is rare, as well as an away game against the Monarchs. Adding to the dynamic, Brent Pry's first game as head football coach will be against a familiar face in Ricky Rahne whom he coached with at Penn State for six seasons. Justin and Tim breakdown the matchup, tell you what to watch for, breakdown the ODU squad and bring you their predictions for the first game of the Brent Pry era. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends.

It's finally here. The Virginia Tech Football season is set to kick-off later this week, along with getting the Brent Pry era underway. Justin and Tim take a look at the roster from top to bottom, beginning with the defense. Brent Pry, from 2016-2021 is one of the more decorated assistant coaches in college football. Pry will look to get Virginia Tech back to its roots, bringing an aggressive style of defense back to Blacksburg. We go position by position to take a look at where guys stack up on the depth chart, and some of the key areas to watch this season. Offensively, there are more question marks. The Hokies return four starters from last season, which includes a new QB and three new starters on the offensive line. Depth is an issue they discuss as it relates to the offense, and they take a look at the receiving corps that has little production returning from last season, after the departures of Tre Turner and Tayvion Robinson. Grant Wells is also a big topic of conversation, as well as Tyler Bowen's offensive philosophy. Justin and Tim also take a look at the schedule and discuss where they feel the Hokies will end up once the season ends. A great way to kick-off the season. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends.

Justin and Tim return from a long off-season and discuss some of the happenings around the college football off-season, including conference re-alignment and where the Hokies and the ACC fit-in. They also discuss name, image and likeness (NIL), how the Hokies are fairing recruiting wise under Brent Pry, and the persona and swagger Pry has brought with him to the Virginia Tech campus.

winning their first ever ACC Championship, with four incredible wins over Clemson, Notre Dame, North Carolina and Duke. They also take a look back at what led the team to this point, and breakdown their chances in their 5th straight NCAA tournament.  They also go region by region, bringing you their picks for March Madness. To join the Chowder and Grits bracket, click here https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2022/en/group?groupID=4644190

On this week's episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim react to the announcement of Brent Pry as the new head coach of Virginia Tech football. They discuss his background and why they like the fit for the Hokies. They also recap Virginia Tech's 17th win in 18 tries over Virginia, and the news around Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall resigning. All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

The Justin Fuente era has come to an abrupt end in Blacksburg. After almost 6 full seasons at the helm, Hokies Athletic Director Whit Babcock decided it was time for a change. Justin and Tim discuss the Fuente era and what's next for the Virginia Tech Football program as they look to transition to a new head coach. They also preview the upcoming game against Miami and recap last week's win over Duke. Justin and Tim also recap week 11 in the ACC and bring you their picks for week 12.  All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

It feels like we say this every week, but Virginia Tech coming off of another embarrassing loss under Justin Fuente and the offensive coaching staff in Chestnut Hill, losing 17-3 against a sub-par Boston College team. We breakdown the game, and discuss the future. We also take a look at opening night across the ACC men's basketball landscape and discuss the Hokies win over Maine and some of the surprising upsets across the ACC. Justin and Tim also recap all of the week 10 ACC Football action. Looking ahead to this weekend, they preview Virginia Tech's upcoming game against Duke and discuss the keys to the game as the Hokies wrap up play at Lane Stadium for the year. In addition, they bring you their picks for all of the week 11 matchups across the ACC.  All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

Justin and Tim preview the Hokies' Men's Basketball season and dive into the roster and some of the key matchups, and discuss if Mike Young's group will make it to the NCAA tournament. They also recap the Hokies win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta and recap all of the week 9 ACC Action. They also preview Virginia Tech's Friday night road matchup against Boston College in Chestnut Hill and bring you their keys to the game for the Hokies to notch win number five on the season. In addition, Tim tries to rebound in the doing lines segment and Justin tries to extend his lead by looking at the week 10 matchups in the ACC.  All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

Virginia Tech's offense hits a Fuente era low against a sub-par Pitt defense at home, as the Hokies lose 28-7. The Hokies are now 3-3 overall, and Justin and Tim discuss what to expect going forward, and give you their thoughts on the offensive struggles. They go around the ACC recapping the week 7 ACC action before previewing the Hokies matchup against Syracuse this week. The 3-4 Orange come into Blacksburg having lost three straight games, all by a three-point margin, but with an offensive identity that could give the Virginia Tech defense problems. Justin and Tim discuss what to expect and assess whether the Hokies can get back on track. They also bring you their week 8 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top games in the ACC and a wildcard match-up to keep an eye on. Justin and Tim discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

Virginia Tech comes into a critical week 7 matchup with Pitt after letting their fourth win of the season slip away in the final seconds in a heartbreaker against Notre Dame. Justin and Tim discuss what last weekend's game against the Irish means for the team and staff going forward. Then they look forward to their toughest test remaining with Kenny Pickett and the very experience Pitt Panthers coming to Blacksburg. They discuss the keys to the game for the Hokies to move to 2-0 in conference play. They also bring you their week 7 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top games in the ACC and a wildcard match-up to keep an eye on. Justin and Tim discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

The Hokies are coming off of a bye week and host Notre Dame for the first time since 2018 in Lane Stadium. A game in which the Hokies lost by multiple touchdowns. But Virginia Tech and the 15th ranked Irish are both trying to find their offensively, struggling to find consistency at the quarterback position, and have been carried by strong defensive performances thus far this season. So, something has to give this weekend in a primetime matchup under the lights at Lane Stadium, and, don't look twice, but the Hokies are actually favored by half a point as of Wednesday night.     Justin and Tim also go around the ACC to recap all of the week 5 action, and talk a little Hokies basketball as head coach Mike Young pulled in the third highest recruit in program history with Rodney Rice from Dematha High School. They also bring you their week 6 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top games in the ACC and a wildcard match-up to keep an eye on. Justin and Tim discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

The Hokies get the win over FCS Richmond to improve their record to 3-1, but why does it feel more like a loss?Justin and Tim recap all of the ACC action from week 4, and discuss some of the issues holding back the Virginia Tech offense. It's a bye week, so no game to preview. Instead, they look at where everyone stands in the ACC after a wild week 4, and discuss who they think will rise to the top and represent the conference in December.  They also bring you their week 5 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top games in the ACC and two wildcard match-ups to keep an eye on. There are some huge games in the ACC this week, including Virginia-Miami, Georgia Tech and Pitt, and Clemson hosting Boston College. Justin and Tim discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

One of the more painful losses in recent Hokies history, Virginia Tech now moves to 2-1 on the season. Justin and Tim recap all of the action from week 3, and discuss the lack of red zone efficiency that led to the Hokies coming up short against the Mountaineers. They also jump around the ACC and look at some of the league's biggest games, injuries and more.   Justin and Tim preview Virginia Tech's week 4 match-up against Richmond. Although the Spiders are an FCS opponent, they still have a solid football team with size that you'd expect to see at the FBS level. They discuss the keys to the game for the Hokies to come out on top and head into October with a 3-1 record, which most Hokies fans would have taken coming into the season. They also bring you their week 4 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top 6 games in the ACC and two wildcard match-ups to keep an eye on. There are some huge games in the ACC this week, and none bigger than Clemson on the road at NC State. Can the Wolfpack pull the upset? Justin and Tim discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

The Hokies move to 2-0, even though it wasn't the sharpest of victories against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Justin and Tim recap all of the action from week 2, and discuss what went right and wrong for Virginia Tech and how they can build off of that performance in the coming weeks. Also discussed is James Mitchell's season ending knee injury and how they can fill that void on offense. They also jump around the ACC and look at some of the leagues biggest games, injuries and more. Justin and Tim preview Virginia Tech's week 3 match-up against West Virginia, which used to be one of the more heated rivalries in college football. They discuss the keys to the game for the Hokies to come out on top, why they think Vegas has them as an underground, and take a look at West Virginia's track record to start off the 2021 season. They also bring you their week 3 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top 6 games in the ACC and two wildcard match-ups to keep an eye on. All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits – The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

The Hokies reeled off a huge win against 10th ranked North Carolina to open the season in front of one of the more electric crowds in Lane Stadium's history. Justin and Tim recap all of the action from the pivotal ACC week 1 action. They also go around the ACC to look at how the rest of the conference fared, which unfortunately wasn't great. The three ranked teams to open the season all lost, and there were a couple more embarrassing losses. They discuss what's next for the conference and how they can recover. Justin and Tim also preview Virginia Tech's week 2 match-up against Middle Tennessee State University and discuss the keys to the game for the Hokies to come out on top. They also bring you their week 2 picks in the betting lines segment, featuring the top 6 games in the ACC and two wildcard match-ups to keep an eye on. All that and more on this week's episode of Chowder and Grits - The Podcast for Virginia Tech and ACC Sports!

Week one of the college football season is here, and we have a full slate of drama across the ACC. That includes a huge ACC Coastal Division matchup between North Carolina and Virginia Tech. These two programs appear to be heading in different directions, but Justin Fuente has a big opportunity to turn the heat down on the moderately hot coaching seat he finds himself sitting in. The guys take a look at the keys to the game for the Hokies and the Tar Heels, and discuss what it will take for the Hokies to pull the upset at home. They also bring you their predictions for their season, including record predictions, offensive and defensive breakout candidates, and what to watch for in year six of the Fuente era. To wrap up the episode, Justin and Tim bring you their ACC Week 1 picks for the North Carolina-Virginia Tech match-up, as well as Georgia-Clemson, Alabama-Miami, Notre Dame-FSU, an ACC Wild Card pick, and their random pick of the week.

It's that time of year again where we preview every team in the ACC Coastal, which is always filled with chaos. North Carolina has the most hype heading into the season, which is warranted. But, can they live up to expectations? That's the big question for Carolina fans, coming off an 8-4 season with a slew of holes left by offensive skill position players that now play in the NFL. Sam Howell has a lot riding on his shoulders, but the talent to get the Tar Heels to Charlotte. Miami is the second most thought of team in the conference, and as long as D'Eriq King is playing quarterback at a high-level, you have to love the Canes' chances. However, there are a number of questions about how this Miami team can hold up on the defensive side of the football. The Miami offense will have to be on-point all season long to find themselves in the ACC's top game. Then you have tier two of the conference with Virginia Tech, Pitt, and Virginia looking to steal the coastal division, or at least to make the race as interesting as possible along the way. All three of these teams have question marks of some kind, whether that be personnel, coaching, scheme changes, etc. However, all three of these teams are capable of beating just about every team on their schedule. This is where coastal chaos takes lives. If these three teams can win against the likes of UNC and Miami, it's a five team race in the coastal for a seventh consecutive year. Rounding out the division is Georgia Tech and Duke. Each team is essentially rebuilding and have some nice pieces here and there that we discuss, but, for the most part, way too many questions or personnel challenges in keys area. Both teams happen to be very weak at offensive line, but if they can outperform expectations with this group, Duke or Georgia Tech should at least be able to hold their own in a handful of conference games.

It's that time of year again where we preview every team in the ACC, plus Notre Dame. For this episode, we're focused on the ACC Atlantic. Of course, Clemson has dominated the Atlantic and the ACC since 2016, but there are a number of huge departures for the Tigers on offense this season.  NC State is primed and ready to contend, returning 18 starters and bringing back a healthy Devin Leary at quarterback. If there's a window of opportunity that's open, it's in Raileigh. Wake Forest and Boston College figure to be firmly in the mix and should be tough outs for any team in the conference. Then there are the bottom three.  We look at the challenges ahead for Lousiville and how they plan to fill the holes left by three stud playmakers on offense. Can Florida State begin to take a step forward in a positive direction in year 2 under Mike Norvell? And we discuss the abysmal situation that is Syracuse football and why we expect this to be Dino Babers final season manning the orange. Then there's Notre Dame. Brian Kelly is four wins away from passing Knute Rockne as the winning-est coach in school history. However, there's a very new look to the offense with Jack Coan at quarterback with the graduation of Ian Book. There are also four new offensive lineman in what appears to be a run-first offense, and some key departures on defense that will be difficult to replace. It's an episode you won't want to miss as we are rapidly approaching the start to the 2021 college football season!

It's that time of year; the time of year to take a look at who the Virginia Tech Hokies have lining up on the first and second team units. For this episode, we focus on the defense. We go in-depth on the defensive tackle and defensive end positions and look at some key departures and arrivals. We break down the very thin linebacker room, and discuss why it could be an issue as the season wares on. There's a ton of talent and depth in the secondary, which is the strength of the Hokies defense. There is a strong core group of starters when it comes to the Virginia Tech defense. However, depth is a major concern. Will this group improve from last season? We think so, and we discuss to what extent. 

It's that time of year; the time of year to take a look at who the Virginia Tech Hokies have lining up on the first and second team units. For this episode, we focus on the offense. We go in-depth on the quarterback position and look at  Braxton Burmeister's career and 2021 expectations. We break down the very crowded running back room, and who we think will emerge as the starter. There's a ton of talent at wide receiver, but is this group ready to breakout and exceed expectations? The offensive line has talent and experience, but a question mark at right tackle. And the best offensive player for the Hokies sits in the tight end room. There is a lot to be excited about when it comes to the Virginia Tech offense, but there are also a lot of questions.  

It's been a while since we've heard any real chatter around mega conferences and college football expansion talk, and then Oklahoma and Texas dropped a bomb during the Big 12 2021 kickoff celebration. The bomb, of course, was Texas and OU informing the Big 12 that they were dropping out of the conference and headed to the SEC. Can the Big 12 Conference survive, and if it does will it be worth a Power 5 designation? We discuss, along with some other hypothetical discussions of what expansion could look like for the other Power 5 conferences, and how the ACC needs to leverage this into a new TV deal to remain competitive, or else they may be the next conference to dissolve. We also discuss NIL (name, image, likeness) and how it will impact college football. Will the rich get richer or will this cause blue chip recruits, the ones most likely to benefit from NIL, to head to programs where they can shine brighter, for longer. 

It's been a minute since our last episode, but we're back and ready for the season. To kick us off for the 2021 podcast season, we recap all of the happenings around the Virginia Tech off-season, which are highlighted below. Bowl Streak Comes to an End Justin and Tim disagree on the impact this had for the program, but ,at the end of the day, the nation's longest bowl streak is no more. December Press conference hosted by Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock It was one of the more odd presser's you'll ever see. Basically, Babcock announcing that Virginia Tech football coach Justin Fuente would be returning for his sixth season; a season in which he'd expect a moderate improvement. We discuss the odd dynamic around the press conference and why we felt it was unnecessary at the end of the day. Coaching Changes There were a few notable coaching changes on the staff that we discuss. Linebackers coach Tracy Claes retired and Darryl Tapp jetted off to be the San Francisco 49ers assistant defensive line coach. However, they were replaced with two former Hokies, Jack Tyler and J.C. Price. Jon Tenuta also joined the staff as a defensive analyst. We also discuss: No spring game, which can be added to the list of missed marketing opportunities for the Virginia Tech football program The transfer portal and why we shouldn't hold this against Fuente and the VT coaching staff, as it is now part of college football whether you like or not. Early NFL Departures: The Hokies had 4 draft selections, including back-to-back picks in the first round Injury that effects wide receiver depth Devon Hunter Return Recruiting Momentum: The Hokies currently rank 15th in recruiting, per 247. We discuss how they've been able to turn the tide and why it's great to see Fuente re-direct focus on what turned Virginia Tech football into a winner.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap the Miami game and what happened to the offense over the Hokies last five possessions. They also preview the upcoming game against Pittsburgh, recap week 11 in the ACC and bring you their picks for week 12.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim give their assessment of what has led the Virginia Tech football program to where they're at today. With their most recent loss to Liberty, there are nothing but questions and few answers left to address for this staff. They dive in and give their assessment. They also preview the upcoming game against Liberty, recap week 10 in the ACC, and bring you their predictions for week 11.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap Virginia Tech's win against Louisville and why that's a good sign for the Hokies going forward. Plus, they preview the upcoming, surprisingly big matchup against 25th ranked Liberty and discuss Liberty's perfect season, what to expect from their quarterback Malik Willis and how big of a threat Liberty is to pulling an upset in Blacksburg. They also recap all of the action across week 8 in the ACC, look ahead to week 9, make their picks of the week, and more.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap Virginia Tech's loss to Wake Forest and what it means for the program. They also preview the upcoming game against Louisville and all of the week 9 action.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap Virginia Tech's win over Boston College, led by another 300-yard rushing performance. They look ahead to the Hokie's week 8 matchup against Wake Forest, recap week 7 in the ACC, and bring you their picks for week 8.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap Virginia Tech's loss against North Carolina and look at what went wrong defensively, as well as discuss how the offensive performance in the first half did nothing to help an already grim situation for the defense. They also discuss the quarterback situation between Hendon Hooker and Braxton Burmeister, the dominate offensive line and the continued dominace of Khalil Herbert in the backfield and how these groups can help the Hokies get back in the win column against Boston College. They also recap week 5 in the ACC and bring you their picks for week 6 in the ACC.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap Virginia Tech's win against Duke in a game in which the Hokies were down 21 players, including three-fifths of their starting secondary. They also talk about Khalil Herbert's emergence as the nation's top rusher, preview the Hokies upcoming match-up against North Carolina, and bring you their picks for week 5 in the ACC.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap the dominate performance put on by the short-handed Virginia Tech Hokies in their season opener against NC State. Justin and Tim preview the upcoming match-up between the Hokies and the Duke Blue Devils and take a look at what Virginia Tech can do to build off of their first win of the season. They also recap all of the ACC Football week 3 action, and preview week 4 in the ACC, and bring you their picks for this weekend’s games.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap all of the action from week 2 across the ACC, and preview the Virginia Tech-NC State game with James Henderson from Inside Pack Sports. We break down the 2020 NC State squad, discuss their season opener against Wake Forest, and hit on what to expect as they travel to Blacksburg. They also look at some of the news around the ACC and the Virginia Tech football team heading into this weekend, and bring you their picks for this weekend's games.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim recap all of the action from week 1 across the ACC, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the Virginia Tech Football program, and preview all of the week 2 action.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim preview week 1 of the ACC Football season and bring you their picks to beat the spread, as well as the three things to watch for in each game. They also discuss what impact the rumored injury to freshman redshirt wide receiver Jayden Payoute means for the Hokies, and the recruitment of another Hollifield to Blacksburg.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim preview every team in ACC for the 2020 season, and bring you their predictions of who will play in the ACC Championship game in December. They also discuss news and notes around the conference, Raheem Blackshear winning his appeal to play football for the Hokies in 2020, and the Hokies fan cutout program to fill Lane Stadium. For a full Virginia Tech 2020 preview, click here.

On the latest episode of Chowder and Grits, Justin and Tim reminisce over the last few months away from the podcast and discuss how the college football landscape is shaping up, and bring you a full-preview of what to expect from the Virginia Tech Hokies. That is, if the 2020 college football season ever kicks off. And what's a preview without some bold predictions, which includes trying to predict an outcome for the Hokies in what is officially the most unpredictable college football season on record!

Justin and Tim discuss reactions to Justin Fuente's Baylor flirtation and react to some of the latest news around the transfer portal at Virginia Tech and every program in the ACC. There are a lot of pieces moving (not just with the Hokies), and they discuss how it effects the 2020 Coastal Division. They also react to the 2020 schedule release and discuss expectations, and talk Hokies men's basketball who are now 14-5 overall and 5-3 in ACC Play.

Justin and Tim discuss the breaking news of Justin Fuente possibly interviewing with Baylor for the head coaching vacancy. They break down what that means for the Hokies, potential hires, and what Whit Babcock could have up his sleeve. They also recap the national championship game between LSU and Clemson, hit on some of the coaching staff hires for the Hokies, discuss Charley Wiles to NC State and recap the latest action around Virginia Tech basketball.

Justin and Tim recap the Belk Bowl and talk about what went wrong for the Hokies. Plus, they highlight some of the other ACC bowl action, including the Orange Bowl and Sun Bowl.

Justin and Tim recap all of the latest ACC bowl and College Football Playoff action and discuss updates around Virginia Tech Football as they prepare for the Belk Bowl against Kentucky.

Justin and Tim breakdown every bowl matchup across the ACC and give you their picks as we head into bowl season. Also, be sure to join the Chowder & Grits Bowl Mania group to compete with us during bowl season.

Justin and Tim breakdown the new defensive coordinator hire at Virginia Tech - Justin Hamilton - and bring you two very different takes on what they think it means for the program. Plus, they recap championship weekend and breakdown the ACC Championship game between Clemson and Virginia. They also go over where every ACC team is going bowling in the 2019 season. Also, be sure to join the Chowder & Grits Bowl Mania group to compete with us during bowl season.

Justin and Tim preview the ACC Championship game between Virginia and Clemson and discuss what UVA must do to have a shot at winning, and break down the incredible season the Clemson Tigers have had thus far to get them to their fifth consecutive ACC Championship game appearance. They also break down every other conference championship game in the Power 5, talk about the College Football Playoff implications, and where each ACC team may land during bowl season. There are also rumors of a new defensive coordinator (Barry Odom) for Virginia Tech that they discuss, and they react to the All-ACC Football team rankings for 2019.

Justin and Tim recap all of the week 14 ACC Football action including a full recap of the Battle for the Commonwealth Cup where Virginia took down Virginia Tech for the first time in 16 years, and they discuss Justin Fuente's current status amongst the Hokie fanbase.

Justin and Tim preview all of the week 14 ACC Football action and bring you a full preview of the Battle for the Commonwealth Cup, which also happens to be the Coastal Division Championship between Virginia Tech and Virginia. The Hokies have won the last 15 games in the series, and bring a great deal of momentum into the game as UVA aims to end the streak as they host the Hokies in Charlottesville. They also preview every other game in the ACC's final week of the 2019 regular season.