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Michael McDaniel

Michael McDaniel

Joined: Jun 19, 2019

Mike McDaniel is a 2015 graduate of Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business where he studied Accounting and Finance. While he is a consultant in his day job, Mike has a passion for college football writing as has contributed to numerous sites, including InsideTheACC.com, GobblerCountry.com, and thesportsquotient.com. Mike also co-hosts Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast, which covers football across the Atlantic Coast Conference. In addition to his podcast work, Mike also contributes weekly to ESPN Blacksburg Radio, and is a member of the ESPN Blacksburg Pre-Game Show, which comes to the air live every Saturday during football season prior to Virginia Tech Football games.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates throwing a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Alabama Football: Tua Tagovailoa’s injury may have crushed playoff hopes

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ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to throw a second half pass in front of Tramel Walthour #90 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football loses to Georgia, but gains respectability

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Virginia Football: 3 takeaways from win over Old Dominion in Week 4

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 29: Bryce Perkins #3 celebrates with Ryan Nelson #54 of the Virginia Cavaliers after throwing for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Virginia won 28-0. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Virginia Football: Can Cavaliers meet lofty 2019 expectations?

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 26: Zack Moss #2 and Tyler Huntley #1 of the Utah Utes celebrate after a touchdown in the second half at the Rose Bowl on October 26, 2018 in Pasadena, California. Utah won 41-10. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Utah Football: Are Utes a 2019 College Football Playoff sleeper?

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CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 03: Jawon Pass #4 of the Louisville Cardinals drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Louisville Football: What’s a realistic outcome for Cardinals in 2019?

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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 13: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly stands in the tunnel in front of his team before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium on October 13, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: Is return trip to College Football Playoff realistic?

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts with head coach Dabo Swinney after a second quarter touchdown pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

ACC Football: 5 storylines to follow at 2019 ACC Kickoff

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