We're halfway through a college football season that is full of surprises. In the ACC, teams like Virginia and Georgia Tech have defied expectations, while Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina have underachieved. We discuss the ACC race at the midpoint of the season and preview a pivotal weekend in the conference. Topics for discussion include:

• Penn State moving on from James Franklin and what it means for the coaching carousel
• The ACC's biggest surprises through the first half of the season
• Picks and analysis of every Week 8 ACC football game
• The most interesting national games taking place this weekend

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