ACC Baseball Preview with D1Baseball's Bradley Smart [D1 Daily]

On this episode of the D1 Daily, Roons and Burkie sit down with Bradley Smart, editor of ACC Extra on D1Baseball.com, to discuss the ACC landscape heading into the 2026 college baseball season. The group looks at ACC teams with national title potential, such as North Carolina, Florida State, and Louisville.

They also explore Georgia Tech's chances with their strong position player group, Clemson's efforts to overcome postseason heartbreak, and Miami's drive to return to form. Additionally, Bradley touches on the impact of coaching changes at Duke and Virginia. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and predictions on the ACC in 2026.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Bradley Smart
02:12 ACC Baseball Storylines and Rankings
04:32 Georgia Tech's Potential and Challenges
09:46 Louisville's Strengths and Prospects
11:52 Florida State's Rebuilding and Future
17:40 Clemson's Postseason Struggles
23:12 Miami and Wake Forest's Outlook
25:19 Stanford's Volatility and Talent
26:20 Coaching Changes and Final Thoughts



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