ESPN’s Luginbill, Acho Chime in on Swinney’s ‘Tamper Tantrum’

During Tuesday’s episode of ESPN’s College Football Live, analysts Tom Luginbill and Sam Acho chimed in on what host Zubin Mehenti called Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s “tamper tantrum” – Swinney’s allegations that Ole Miss was tampering with linebacker Luke Ferrelli. During his press conference on Jan. 23, Swinney criticized Ole Miss head coach Pete […]

Analyst: Clemson vs. SC Most Exciting Non-Con Game

Not every great non-conference game – like Clemson vs. LSU – comes in Week 1 of the college football season. Some of them – like Clemson vs. South Carolina – come in the month of November. And that’s the non-conference game that ESPN college football analyst Sam Acho says he’s most looking forward to this […]

ESPN Analyst on ‘Huge Impact’ Allen Will Have for Clemson

An ESPN analyst recently weighed in on the type of impact Tom Allen could have for Clemson as its new defensive coordinator. “It’ll be a huge impact for Clemson,” said ESPN’s Sam Acho, the former University of Texas and NFL linebacker. Acho brought up Clemson’s defensive struggles during the 2024 season, particularly down the stretch […]

ESPN Analyst Predicts Clemson to Win CFP National Championship?

ESPN analyst Sam Acho gave his bracket picks heading into the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, and he went out on a limb with his prediction for the eventual national champion. Acho, the former Texas and NFL linebacker, unveiled his bracket that features a big surprise to many – Clemson winning the natty. “They’ve gotten […]

How One ESPN Analyst Sees Things Shaking Out in ACC

The Atlantic Coast Conference title race remains tight heading into Week 9 of the college football season. Ninth-ranked Clemson (6-1, 5-0 ACC), No. 6 Miami (7-0, 3-0), No. 22 SMU (6-1, 3-0) and 19th-ranked Pittsburgh (6-0, 2-0) are all still undefeated in conference play to date. During an episode of ESPN’s College Football Live on […]

ESPN Analyst Weighs in on FSU as CFB’s ‘Most Disappointing Team’

During an episode of College Football Live this week, ESPN analysts Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill weighed in on some of the biggest surprises – and disappointments – so far in the 2024 season. Acho was quick to name defending ACC champion Florida State as the most disappointing team, in his opinion, after the first […]

One ESPN Analyst High on Clemson, Another More Skeptical

This particular ESPN analyst is high on Clemson heading into the new season, while another ESPN analyst expressed skepticism regarding one of the Tigers’ position groups and lack of involvement in the transfer portal. Sam Acho is the first of the two aforementioned analysts, and he explained why he likes the 14th-ranked Tigers as they […]

ESPN’s McElroy, Acho Give Their ACC Champion Preseason Picks

On ESPN’s College Football Live season preview show, analysts Greg McElroy and Sam Acho gave their predictions and picks for the 2024 season, including ACC champion preseason picks. Acho went with Clemson as his pick for this year’s ACC Champion. Clemson has won the conference title in seven of the last nine years, including six […]

ESPN Analyst on Former Clemson QB’s Fit with FSU

DJ Uiagalelei is back in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The former Clemson quarterback has transferred again — of course, this time to Florida State following one season at Oregon State in 2023. On ESPN’s College Football Live this week, analyst Sam Acho was asked what he thinks about the fit for Uiagalelei with the Seminoles. […]

Does Clemson or Miami Need the Win More? ESPN Analysts Weigh In

When Clemson (4-2, 2-2 ACC) and Miami (4-2, 0-2) face off on Saturday night, either the Tigers or Hurricanes will suffer a third loss before Halloween. So, which team needs the win more? ESPN analysts Sam Acho and Jordan Reid both weighed in on that question during College Football Live this week, agreeing that the […]