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ACC Network's Eric Mac Lain discusses Miami and Clemson for upcoming season

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

ACC Network's Eric Mac Lain discusses Miami and Clemson for upcoming season

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Eric Mac Lain from the ACC Network highlighted the excitement surrounding Miami as they prepare for the upcoming college football season, noting their strong returning roster, including key players Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher. Mac Lain also commented on Clemson's changing dynamics with the return of offensive coordinator Chad Morris and the impact of transfers on both Miami and SMU. As three teams are ranked in the coaches' preseason poll, including No. 7 Miami and No. 20 SMU, the competitive of the ACC is primed for an engaging season. The AP Top 25 poll is set to be released on August 17, 2026.

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•Miami returns a strong backfield including Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher.
•Clemson's offense may benefit from Chad Morris's return as offensive coordinator.
•SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings is under scrutiny after injuries last season.
•Miami aims to enhance its offensive capabilities with quarterback Darian Mensah.

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Eric Mac Lain didn’t plan on a career in media. Now, the former Clemson offensive lineman is one of the leading voices at ACC Network. The ESPN college football analyst joined ACC Network in 2019 and serves as a studio analyst on The Huddle, the network’s football show. It should be an interesting season in…
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Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
ACC Network’s Eric Mac Lain on ‘exciting’ Miami, Paul Finebaum vs. Dabo Swinney, and Bill Belichick’s struggles
Eric Mac Lain didn’t plan on a career in media. Now, the former Clemson offensive lineman is one of the leading voices at ACC Network. The ESPN college football analyst joined ACC Network in 2019 and serves as a studio analyst on The Huddle, the network’s football show. It should be an interesting season in…

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