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Dan Wetzel and college football writers Max Olson and Bill Connelly break down Michigan’s wild win over Western Michigan, including the clock sync issue that gave the Wolverines another shot at a Hail Mary. Then the guys run through more of Week 1’s biggest games before wrapping up with their way-too-early Heisman picks and “Say Something Nice.”   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan defeats Western Michigan on a Hail Mary 6:26 - Michigan’s Bryce Underwood underwhelms in first game of the season 13:53 - LSU trounces Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 27:23 - UCLA rushing attack helps defeat Cal 32:57 - Oregon trails by 10 to a comeback and defeats Boise State 36:13 - UMass shocks Rutgers at home to win 38:23 - Auburn sneaks by Baylor to win 41:22 - Miami trounces Stanford 45:43 - Colorado narrowly defeats Georgia Tech 49:35 - Small sample Heisman winners for the week 53:17 - Say something nice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel look ahead to college football’s opening weekend, revisit some of the biggest early-season upsets and make the case for teams to “cowboy up” and play somebody Week 1 next year. Plus, the crew breaks down Clemson vs. LSU, what’s at stake for Clemson and whether Dae’Quan Wright Zxavian Harris will take the field for LSU. Then the guys run through the Week 1 slate of games and reveal which teams they think will come out on top. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 1: Shockers are coming 3:39 - Week 1: It’s time to cowboy up & play somebody 7:17 - Remember these big opening weekend upsets? 13:45 - Inside the lore of College GameDay 19:08 - SEC, Big Ten to go big on opening weekend? 21:57 - Clemson vs LSU: A defining test for Clemson 27:16 - Clemson vs LSU: Will Dae’Quan wright & Zxavian Harris play? 34:11 - Clemson vs LSU: Who wins? 37:19 - UCLA vs Cal: The game flying under the radar 44:40 - Wisconsin vs Notre Dame: A game worth watching 49:38 - Baylor vs Auburn: All eyes on DJ Lagway 54:47 - Who wins? Boise State vs Oregon 56:55 - Who wins? Miami vs Stanford 59:46 - Who wins? Louisville vs Ole Miss 1:02:24 - Who wins? SMU vs Florida State 1:05:53 - Deep cut game: Tulane vs Duke 1:08:31 - The great Pabst heist: Thieves swipe $70k in beer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into college football’s latest eligibility fight as LSU and Lane Kiffin test the limits of whether former NFL players can return to college. Veteran NCAA attorney Tom Mars joins to break down LSU’s options and the risk of SEC penalties and what the case could mean for college football. Plus, the crew discusses where the sport should draw the line on eligibility, contracts and player movement.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 0: Weird and absolutely reckless 5:42 - Week 0: FCS vs The Group of Six 10:21 - Week 0: FCS matchups in the spotlight 17:21 - Week 0 no more, college football moves on 24:03 - Lane Kiffin & SEC in talks over eligibility 30:21 - Tom Mars, veteran NCAA attorney, joins the pod! 32:22 - Tom Mars weighs in on SEC eligibility 37:41 - Is the Big 12 federal case a blueprint for the SEC? 43:34 - LSU vs SEC intraconference transfer rule 47:20 - Tom Mars: Not interested in taking on a losing case 48:02 - Is LSU’s NFL player gamble worth it? 58:17 - Revisiting the Charles Bediako uproar 1:05:04 - What should the eligibility line be? 1:10:17 - Balancing contracts and player movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel set the stage for the College Football Playoff picture. They discuss whether the 12-team format is the sweet spot, identify how many teams have a legitimate shot to win the national championship and then make their early CFP predictions on unexpected teams to crash the field, who makes the semifinals and who could win it all.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Preseason AP Poll vs. CFP reality 6:00 - Who’s in, who’s out of the CFP? 8:30 - Is a 12-team CFP the sweet spot? 20:50 - How many teams can win it all? 34:41 - The unexpected teams to crash the cfp are… 41:52 - CFP semifinals: Early picks for who’s in 43:43 - Penn State cocaine trafficking ring exposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12 heading into the season. Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the conference and can Houston emerge as a legitimate contender Plus, the crew weighs Utah’s changes of making a run, Arizona State’s loaded wide receiver room, TCU’s sleeper potential, and the wild cards that could shake up the Big 12 race.   0:00 - Welcome 1:55 - Oklahoma St. Eric Morris vs. an armadillo 9:44 - Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the Big 12? 17:53 - BYU freshman WR Legend Glasker turning heads 19:54 - Can Houston emerge as a Big 12 contender? 29:58 - Utah: Big 12 contender or spoiler? 35:37 - ASU has the Big 12’s best WR room? 46:05 - TCU: The quintessential Big 12 sleeper? 48:16 - Arizona, Baylor & Oklahoma St: Big 12 wild cards 53:43 - Coach Prime at Colorado: What’s next? 58:10 - Final word on the Big 12: WVU, ISU, Arkansas St, UCF, Cincinnati, KU, Baylor, Kansa St Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel continue their SEC preview with the biggest questions facing the conference this season. Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? Can John Sumrall turn things around at Florida? And which programs are poised to make a leap?   0:00 - Welcome 1:08 - Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? 2:26 - Can John Sumrall get Florida back on track? 4:52 - Can South Carolina make a major leap? 9:34 - Can Pete Golding keep Ole Miss among SEC elite? 11:19 - Can Will Stein immediately win at Kentucky? 16:23 - Can Alex Golish end Auburn’s losing skid? 24:46 - Can Vanderbilt keep rising without Diego Pavia? 31:40 - Can Ryan Silverfield revive Arkansas? 33:17 - Is Kamario Taylor going to be an SEC breakout quarterback? 37:38 - Who’s your favorite player to watch throw? 39:09 - Which coach gets fired by Halloween? 44:55 - SEC must-see games 49:39 - Does the SEC end their championship drought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel preview the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. Has the conference lost its place atop the sport or is the SEC ready to reassert its dominance. The crew breaks down whether Georgia’s offense can deliver another SEC title, Arch Manning’s chances of leading Texas to the top, pls can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin and can Lane Kiffin win immediately at LSU?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Has the SEC lost its place atop college football? 9:54 - Can Georgia’s offense deliver another SEC title? 13:59 - Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC title? 20:00 - Is Oklahoma ready to win the SEC? 23:09 - CFP debate: Can SEC teams lose three games? 28:57 - Can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin? 38:24 - Can Texas A&M return to the CFP? 42:32 - Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU? 56:59 - Can Alabama reclaim its place among the SEC elite? 1:03:22 - Can Tennessee contend with a new quarterback? 1:09:39 - SEC title game: Who gets there and who wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What’s ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College?   0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC’s portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another losing season? 24:04 - ACC exit plans and landing spots 28:32 - Is Dabo Swinney under pressure at Clemson? 36:28 - Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? 41:20 - Can Cal make noise in the ACC? 42:47 - Can Duke & Wake Forest do it again? 44:56 - Can Pitt enter the ACC title race? 47:07 - Syracuse & Boston College: What’s ahead? 51:19 - What is proper post-hunting etiquette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame’s evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season. 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception? 11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football 16:41 - Miami’s path back to the CFP 19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches? 24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026? 27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football’s top QB? 32:10 - Notre Dame: From Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman 38:02 - ACC teams that could make a run: Georgia Tech 41:05 - ACC teams that could make a run: Louisville 46:40 - ACC teams that could make a run: SMU 48:04 - Can Virginia build on its breakout season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference’s sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald’s first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney’s UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern’s offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC’s talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football’s Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the top contenders in the Big Ten as Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series gets underway. Can Ohio State reclaim the conference crown? Will Oregon finally break through? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? We all that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College Gameday Podcast 00:40 - Drafting the top teams in the Big Ten 10:46 - How does Indiana follow up a perfect season? 25:09 - Is Ohio State the team to beat in the Big Ten? 34:45 - Can Dante Moore lead Oregon to a CFP breakthrough? 43:50 - Can USC breakthrough under Lincoln Riley? 48:07 - Can Matt Campbell win right away at Penn State? 51:53 - Who wins the BIG Ten? 55:20 - Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel react to North Carolina placing Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and discuss what it means for the program moving forward. Plus, they debate whether this is a make-or-break season for Lincoln Riley at USC, whether Indiana should still be the favorite in the Big Ten, and break down the biggest storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis is back from Wimbledon and joins Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel to talk about SEC Media Days. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz’s thoughts on Power Four nonconference scheduling, predict the SEC race, make early picks for Weeks 1 and 2, and weigh in on Josh Heupel’s comments about Lane Kiffin’s return to Neyland Stadium.   0:00 - Welcome back from Wimbledon, Rece 7:55 - USF’s new stadium and outdoor bar 14:51 - Best sponsor names for iconic stadiums 23:03 - Eli Drinkwitz on P4 nonconference games 40:17 - Who will win the SEC this season? 42:19 - Picking early season winners: Week 1 48:38 – Picking early season winners: Week 2 57:16 - Josh Heupel’s comments on Kiffin’s return to Neyland 1:01:11 - Looking ahead to SEC media days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde break down the Michigan Regents’ upcoming discussion on the athletic department culture investigation and what it could mean for Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s future. They also discuss Penn State and how the Nittany Lions could surpass Michigan as the nation’s largest stadium. Finally, the guys previews ACC Media Days, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch across the conference.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan regents to discuss athletics probe 4:56 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s future uncertain 10:38 - What does it take to run Michigan athletics? 14:28 - Michigan finalizing college basketball coach contract 18:38 - Penn State to become largest stadium in the U.S.? 25:37 - ACC Media Days Preview: Miami vs Duke QB feud 35:18 - ACC Media Days Preview: Is Clemson slipping? 39:28 - ACC Media Days Preview: Belichick’s roster 47:55 - ACC Media Days Preview: FSU to bounce back? 50:12 - ACC Media Days Preview: James Franklin 51:34 - ACC Media Days Preview: Clemson, FSU tensions 53:58 - Airline window seats without windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech’s options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can’t catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What’s holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham’s next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the College GameDay Podcast, Dan Wetzel is joined by Ryan McGee and Pat Forde to discuss Trinidad Chambliss pushing back on Lane Kiffin’s comments about recruiting in Oxford, adding yet another layer to what will be a wild scene when LSU visits Ole Miss in week 3. The guys break down why Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss still feels so personal, and why LSU-Ole Miss will be the game everyone wants to see. Plus, they draft their must-watch games of the season and close with a look at some of college sports’ strangest national championships -- everything from meat judging, to dairy tasting, skeet shooting and quarter-scale tractor building. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:34 Trinidad Chambliss responds to Lane Kiffin’s comments 14:37 Why the LSU - Ole Miss feud runs deep 23:18 Drafting the best games of the college football season 24:19 Miami at Notre Dame 26:25 Ohio State at Indiana 29:20 Ohio State at Texas 30:35 Georgia at Alabama 32:40 Other must-watch games this season 46:38 College sports’ strangest national championships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Sorsby is out of college football options — and now the NFL may not be an option until 2027. Dan Wetzel, Ryan McGee and Pat Forde break down what comes next for Sorsby, whether Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks says something bigger about the state of college coaching, and why college sports’ latest fight in Congress has the SEC and Big Ten facing real pushback. Plus: Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf, the NCAA may be moving toward a five-year eligibility model, and the guys compare World Cup fan bases to their college football counterparts. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:20 What’s next for Brendan Sorsby? 12:04 Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA 23:00 Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf 29:15 Latest on the Protect College Sports Act 39:55 NCAA moving toward a five-year eligibility plan 46:00 Pairing World Cup teams with college football fan bases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel unpack the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including the Big 12’s aggressive response and Texas Tech’s role in the controversy. Plus, they identify the saga’s biggest winners and losers, discuss how Texas Tech will be viewed moving forward, and how college sports can fix a system that continues to invite legal challenges.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Brendan Sorsby saga: The Big 12’s big move 6:18 - Brendan Sorsby saga: How Texas Tech folded 11:06 - The growing abuse of temporary injunctions 14:58 - Could Cincinnati or Indiana have known? 23:37 - Brendan Sorsby saga: Winners and losers 29:13 - Michigan weighs in 34:35 - How will Texas Tech be viewed this season? 38:31 - Can Congress make an eligibility rule? 44:28 - Who will be Texas Tech’s QB1? 47:12 - The perfect idea for a commercial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether the proposed college sports bill can save college football or if it’s doomed by self-interest. They also dive into the biggest sticking point of the bill: media rights. They talk about how there was no alignment between lawmakers, the SEC and the Big Ten, and how political fear mongering is fueling the misconceptions around the idea of an SEC-Big Ten super league.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Will the college sports bill save college football? 4:39 - Do we only get one shot at this bill? 6:01 - The college sports bill targets media rights 7:44 - No synergy between the bill’s writers, the SEC, or the Big Ten 16:44 - How self-interest could kill the bill 21:08 - The misconception the SEC and Big Ten want to form a super league 25:15 - The super league and political fear mongering 36:05 - Likely the bill will pass? 38:50 - The Brendan Sorsby case: Where are we now? 41:07 - Enough leniency for Sorsby? 41:48 - Why the medical argument falls short 47:36 - Why is the middle of college football season in November? 54:57 - What happened to college football games in December? 56:47 - Throwback songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian’s basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to college football’s brand-new — and very confusing — punt rule. The crew also discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would hurt the importance of the regular season and gives some love to Midwest. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:01 - NCAA New Punt Rule Madness 05:55 - Why was the punt rule changed? 15:38 - Is the 24-team playoff worth it? 35:49 - 24 -team playoff devaules the regular season? 40:10 - A make or break season for USC? 41:36 - College Football 27 Update 45:43 - Showing love to the Midwest 51:04 - Thanks for listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to Lane Kiffin’s controversial comments about Ole Miss, Steve Sarkisian's jab at their academics, the possible return of the legendary Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could completely reshape the sport. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 00:53 - Lane Kiffin on LSU recuriting vs Ole Miss 02:56 - Kiffin: Top recurits families wary of Oxford 11:16 - Were Kiffin's comments a jab at Ole Miss? 23:47 - Steve Sarkisian takes a jab at Ole Miss 38:41 - USC and Notre Dame back in negotiations 43:03 - The problem with the 24-team playoff 55:10 - Rece goes into the Alabama sports Hall of Fame 59:39 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss how private capital is reshaping college football. From the Big 12’s private capital move to the Duke Blue Devils partnering with Amazon to stream marquee games, the guys break down how money is changing the sport. Plus, they get into whether the sport is better or worse because of it. Then they give a very early preview on what to watch for heading into the season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Bring back preseason magazines 6:08 - IYKYK: Preseason magazine codes 9:52 - Is the Big 12 private capital deal good or bad for the sport? 15:46 - Do you miss when going to games was simpler? 19:38 - Is the Duke-Amazon marquee games deal good or bad for the sport? 24:46 - Are big venues or home games better for the sport? 33:19 - Do schools really need luxury facilities? 37:45 - Do coaches deserve big contracts after only one big year? 41:56 - Set to be good or great?: Notre Dame 44:21 - Set to be good or great?: USC 47:44 - Set to be good or great?: Arch Manning 50:10 - Set to be good or great?: Ohio State’s offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel unpack the Brendan Sorsby situation, how the story surfaced, what penalties athletes actually face for gambling, and whether it’s time for a more nuanced, case-by-case approach. They also turn to Texas Tech’s quarterback outlook: will an injured Will Hammond be ready to go this season? Then the guys zoom out, reacting to Arkansas’ decision to disband its tennis program and what it signals for the future of college athletics.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - How’d the Brendan Sorsby story break? 7:27 - What gambling penalty do athletes face? 12:34 - Should athlete penalties vary by case? 19:10 - The rise of gambling culture 23:43 - Can gambling culture be reeled in? 29:57 - Will Texas Tech QB Will Hammond be ready to play this season? 36:29 - Arkansas to disband tennis program 40:27 - College sports vs education 49:30 - Should some sports be self-funded? 54:46 - New reality: Player compensation strains budgets 56:58 - In next year’s NFL draft, who would your No. 1 pick be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down the NFL draft through a college football lens. They dive into the biggest storyline of the year: Can Fernando Mendoza live up to the hype as the No. 1 pick? Plus, the guys spotlight potential stars, sleepers, and steals, predict landing spots for QBs Carson Beck and Taylen Green, and share the college players they’ll miss most on Saturdays. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Unforgettable NFL draft moments 6:07 - Pittsburgh set for 2026 NFL draft 9:42 - Can Fernando Mendoza deliver as the No. 1 pick? 18:12 - Is Las Vegas the right fit for Fernando Mendoza? 23:25 - NFL draft picks: Hits & misses 32:28 - NFL draft stars & steals to watch for 40:02 - Where will QBs Carson Beck & Taylen Green land? 44:28 - College players we’ll miss: Makai Lemon 45:44 - College players we’ll miss: Peter Woods 46:38 - College players we’ll miss: Haynes King 48:20 - College players we’ll miss: Diego Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel are joined by former Miami Dolphins scout Adam Engroff to pull back the curtain on the world of NFL scouting. From how player reports are built to the challenge of uncovering a player’s true character, Engroff breaks down what teams are looking for and what’s hardest to find. The guys also dive into how scouts sort through conflicting intel, evaluate injury risk vs. durability, and the other factors that go into assessing a prospect.   0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Inside the life of an NFL scout 5:00 - How an NFL scout builds player reports 9:30 - The difficulty of scouting character 13:50 - Ideal player character traits 16:45 - The wildest Miami scouting story? 22:05 - How one scout shaped Miami’s roster 27:00 - Who’s more intimidating? Coach Parcells or Saban? 30:17 - NFL Draft backroom strategy 34:00 - Does staying in school hurt a player’s draft stock? 40:15 - 2027 NFL Draft hype vs reality 41:55 - The schools that get players NFL-ready are… 46:21 - How to evaluate a player’s injury risk and durability 49:56 - How to handle conflicting intel on a player 52:48 - The best hotel spots are… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider break down Michigan holding off UConn to win the NCAA national title. They talk about what went wrong for the Huskies and how Michigan won in the paint. Then the guys dive into UNC hiring Mike Malone just hours before the transfer portal opens and his challenge of building a roster. Plus, they discuss NCAA tournament expansion and whether it actually makes the sport better.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan holds off UConn, wins NCAA title 5:04 - UConn’s costly mistakes: Free throws, Turnovers 9:19 - Michigan wins behind bigs in the paint 12:47 - Michigan’s Dusty May could’ve coached at Indiana? 16:18 - Michigan’s roster moves pay off 21:59 - UNC to hire ex-NBA coach Mike Malone 23:58 - UNC hires Mike Malone just before transfer portal opens 28:20 - Why is the transfer portal open now and not in May? 30:44 - UNC’s Mike Malone is set to build a roster on the fly 37:59 - NCAA tournament is expanding from 68 to 76 teams 44:55 - Can there be too many portal transfers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down UConn’s dramatic win over Duke and what it means for the Huskies’ legacy. And after another crushing exit, is it time for Duke to rethink its roster strategy? Plus, the guys dive into Michigan’s dominant win over Tennessee, Illinois and Arizona punching their tickets to the Final Four, and the greatest shots in tournament history. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Duke hands UConn the win 7:15 - UConn becoming the next UCLA? 13:37 - UConn’s Tarris Reed steps up 17:05 - The best tourney shots of all time are… 26:34 - Did the best teams reach the Final Four? 30:16 - Michigan demolishes Tennessee 36:55 - Illinois and Arizona advance to the Final Four 42:51 - Duke’s back-to-back crushing losses 45:10 - Duke needs to get older to win? 48:31 - Duke is held to an unfair standard? 50:50 - Tennessee denied Final Four again 53:51 - Tourney goal is to reach the Final Four 55:35 - Pete Thamel on UConn’s game-winning shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and college basketball insider Jeff Borzello go through the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament, including Florida’s late-game strategy falling apart, St. John’s buzzer-beater over Kansas, and the possible head coach positions opening up at Kansas and North Carolina.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Four days in: Tourney highs and lows 2:42 - Florida’s late-game strategy falls apart 7:18 - Are the extra clock reviews giving teams extra timeouts? 8:52 - St. John’s hits a buzzer beater, Kansas stays frozen 13:41 - Is Kansas Coach Bill Self retiring? 19:32 - Is UNC Coach Hubert Davis on the hot seat? 28:26 - Do Kansas & UNC still hold coaching appeal? 35:36 - Are the Big Ten and SEC squeezing out the rest of the field? 39:24 - Has the NCAA Tourney seeding code been cracked? 45:45 - Can the low majors still compete in the tourney? 48:32 - Is Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara the right coach for the team? 57:15 - Championship picks: Who’s winning it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello break down everything you need to know about the Men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. They reveal the must-watch First Four matchup, how much chalk to expect, and whether Florida can repeat as champs. Then they go region by region, spotlighting title contenders, star power, upset alerts, and the matchups that could define the tournament. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Was Auburn robbed of an NCAA Tourney bid? 2:14 - The must-watch First Four game is… 5:23 - Will this be a chalk-heavy tournament? 8:47 - The mid-major competitive advantage is… 13:00 - The tournament sweet spot 16:19 - Will Florida be repeat champs? 22:07 - The East Region best teams 28:04 - The East Region best upset 31:57 - The South Region title contending teams 36:31 - The South Region best upsets 38:58 - The West Region star power players 45:32 - The West Region best upset 46:56 - The Midwest Region highly anticipated matchup 50:54 - The Midwest region best upset 52:54 - NCAA Tournament Final Four locks & title picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down what they thought of the White House roundtable, specifically which ideas made sense, where they found common ground, and where they disagree. They also challenged some of the narratives including the idea that players are being left behind academically and that college sports has a revenue problem, arguing instead the real issue is spending. Then, a College Football Final reunion. Former ESPN analyst Mark May joins Rece to revisit his years alongside Lou Holtz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, spirited (but respectful) debates, and the humor and heart that define Holtz both on and off camera. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - White House roundtable: What made sense? 5:00 - Are players being left behind academically? 11:41 - Was the old college football system really better? 19:01 - Executive order coming soon: What will be in it? 23:24 - College sports’ big problem is spending, not revenue 30:13 - ESPN’s College Football Final reunion: Mark May joins Rece Davis to talk Lou Holtz 35:09 - Mark May on his civil debates with Lou Holtz 37:49 - Mark May on Lou Holtz’s acting chops 39:00 - ESPN’s Final Verdict origin story 44:29 - Would Lou Holtz thrive in the modern game? 48:27 - Lou Holtz hated drinking …water? 50:30 - Lou Holtz’s go-to line was… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether college basketball is in the middle of a resurgence, and what that momentum could mean for college football. They examine whether Florida basketball can realistically match the standard set by Florida Gators football and discuss what football should learn from both the rise and missteps of college hoops. Plus, the guys tackle whether a White House roundtable can actually fit college sports. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college hoops making gains on college football? 6:51 - Can Florida Gators basketball match the school’s football standard? 13:03 - What college football can learn from college basketball 22:39 - Tension between Miami (Ohio) vs Auburn 27:16 - Why NCAA Tournament expansion is a bad idea 41:26 - Will the White House roundtable fix college sports? 44:59 - WH roundtable: The biggest issue about this meeting 52:18 - WH roundtable: The clearest path to a solution is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down why schools are playing it safe with nonconference scheduling, how CFP panic is shaping those decisions, and whether a targeting rule change could be coming. The guys also preview a historic quarterback class to watch next season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Pete’s snowstorm side quest 4:35 - Schools fear big nonconference games? 9:52 - CFP panic and scheduling safer games 13:58 - How to become an elite team 17:55 - Give the fans what they want 23:31 - Hockey vs college football 28:22 - Targeting rule change coming 38:03 - The historic QB class to watch next year 41:59 - The top dual-threat QB is… 44:48 - The top QB with a size advantage is… 48:00 - The top QB with a high growth curve is… 50:58 - The top QB who’s an anomaly is… 54:22 - Which QBs will elevate this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss the Super Bowl through a college football lens, including how big games are covered, Sam Darnold being the first USC QB to start the Super Bowl, and more. They also zoom out to the bigger picture in college football: the postseason calendar colliding with the NFL. How late is too late for the National Championship? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - The Super Bowl from a college football reporter’s POV 3:52 - The formula for covering a big game 9:54 - USC’s Sam Darnold and other weekend storylines 13:35 - College football and NFL postseason dates colliding 17:09 - Should college football challenge the NFL more? 23:09 - Ready for a late National Championship on January 25, 2027? 29:58 - Sit a QB to fix the postseason calendar? 37:08 - Expand the CFP to 24 to fix the postseason calendar? 51:54 - Duke vs UNC …and Jordan Hudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the rapidly changing football landscape, starting with eligibility rules. They ask, who actually has the power to fix them? They dig into whether players should be allowed to move between the pros and college, break down potential playoff tweaks and close with some vintage Lou Holtz stories. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Vols QB files lawsuit for extra season 3:22 - What should college eligibility rules be? 6:30 - Is it okay for players to move between the pros and college? 8:54 - Why not go pro first, then play in college? 13:53 - The disconnect between Congress and college 18:53 - Should NCAA be leading reform as opposed to Congress? 23:37 - NFL & NBA Draft to get undermined? 38:57 - August Repercussions: Colleges to start mining NFL waiver wires? 42:49 - What’s changing in the 12-team playoff? 52:05 - Vintage Lou Holtz stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s tampering accusations and why his public callout is different from others. They also dive into the wave of lawsuits sweeping across college sports, Charles Bediako’s jump from the G League to the SEC, whether declaring for the NBA Draft should end a college career, and the latest on Darian Mensah amid his lawsuit with Duke. What could happen with that and where will he ultimately land? 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - The latest on who’s suing who 2:17 - UNLV once signed a player from juvenile detention? 11:00 - Big joke there are unenforceable deals 17:22 - What’s the Dabo vs. Ole Miss tampering fight? 21:14 - Why Dabo calling out tampering is a big deal 36:30 - Indiana after the title run 42:30 - Charles Bediako goes from G League to hooping in the SEC 47:06 - Should declaring for the NBA Draft end a college career? 55:02 - Why lawmakers shouldn’t fix everything, just a few rules 59:16 - Darian Mensah to go to Miami amid his Duke lawsuit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, & Dan Wetzel break down the biggest moments from the National Championship, including the underthrown pass that turned into the game-sealing interception, the hits that left both QBs taking shots all night, and what Indiana’s rise means for the future of the sport. 0:00 - Welcome 0:36 - Top National Championship moments 3:23 - Curt Cignetti’s huge 4th-and-5 call from the red zone 8:43 - Details on Miami’s underthrown pass that led to a game-sealing interception 10:48 - How the QBs were rocked in a very physical game 14:06 - Indiana’s rebuild, the closest comps are… 19:04 - Indiana’s National Championship win is proof that depth no longer matters? 25:13 - Can Indiana keep it rolling into next season and beyond? 27:05 - Indiana to take the No. 1 spot in the next preseason poll? 34:12 - Miami’s outlooking for next season 37:55 - In the postseason, is the north taking over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis sits down with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship to talk about how each quarterback evolved this season, the adversity that shaped their teams, and what they’re expecting when they take the field Monday night. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Coaches get honest about their demeanors 4:03 - How to achieve program alignment 8:12 - How Carson Beck won the locker room 9:14 - What’s the key to winning the game? 10:05 - The season-turning moment for each coach 14:35 - The one question you’d ask the other coach is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and former ACC coach Dave Clawson break down Miami’s resurgence this season and the two players to watch for in the National Title game. Then, they shift to Indiana’s rise under Coach Curt Cignetti and the blueprint he used to turn the program into a title contender. To close, they make their National Title picks, peek at what the next wave of College Football Playoff expansion could look like, and hit some recent portal news, specifically how Texas and Alabama have been faring. 0:00 - Welcome 0:40 - Miami: Is ‘The U’ officially back? 3:28 - The play that turned Miami’s entire season around 7:43 - Miami’s two poison players are… 12:27 - How Curt Cignetti established Indiana’s culture 15:25 - How Curt Cignetti made Indiana a title-contending team 21:01 - The issue with using refs from different conferences in the CFP 24:19 - Which fanbase takes over the title game? 29:03 - Which team wins the National Championship? 32:41 - CFP expansion: 16 vs 24 teams 40:12 - As the CFP gets larger, rosters get smaller? 50:05 - Portal news: Texas has loaded up 54:45 - Portal news: Alabama can’t keep up due to a money gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Indiana’s statement win over Oregon, a complete domination that sent Hoosier Nation into a frenzy. But on the other side, the loss raises bigger questions about why Oregon can’t break through when the national title game is in reach. Then, Pete takes you behind the scenes after the final whistle. Plus, the guys dive into the Miami vs Ole Miss game and how Miami survived but failed to land the knockout blow when they had the chance. 0:00 - Welcome 0:44 - Indiana obliterates Oregon 10:05 - Indiana fans are living the dream 16:28 - Miami failed to close out Ole Miss early 25:49 - Curt Cignetti has mastered modern college football 30:19 - Oregon can’t seem to break through in the playoff 34:35 - Hoosier nation will make it to the national title game 38:00 - Behind the scenes moments after Indiana vs Oregon game 43:27 - What happened with Dante Moore? 46:59 - Oregon and Ole Miss quarterback spots still open 52:52 - Will Dante Moore and Trinidad Chambliss go to the NFL or stay in college? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down how academics are complicated the college football transfer portal. They dig into Indiana’s approach to the portal, how Texas Tech has become increasingly competitive against SEC programs, and whether Michigan and Penn State can translate major coaching investments into landing top players. The guys then turn their attention to the College Football Playoff semifinals, highlighting the most intriguing matchup and picking who they think will advance to the national title game. 0:00 – Welcome 5:26 - Academics vs The college transfer portal 12:30 - Indiana’s approach to the transfer portal 20:48 - Texas Tech vs SEC in the transfer portal 29:21 - Michigan & Penn St got coaches, can they get players? 34:20 - How the transfer portal changed everything 45:48 - BTS of Pat Coogan receiving Rose Bowl MVP award 53:20 - The CFP semifinals can’t miss game is… 1:07:08 - The CFP semifinals, who advances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel & Max Olson break down a chaotic College Football Playoff quarterfinals, starting with Ole Miss taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The conversation then turns to Indiana’s physical dominance against Alabama, then to Oregon’s defense that left Texas Tech unable to move the ball. Plus, the guys get into Miami’s win over Ohio State which they say comes down to winning the game on the ground. To close, with the transfer portal officially open, they get into the bidding wars that are underway. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Ole Miss downs Georgia in Sugar Bowl 4:36 - How Georgia got the ball at the end 9:55 - Pete Golding gets credit for keeping Ole Miss alive 14:53 - Indiana’s physicality buries Alabama 22:20 - Alabama has no excuse for a 35-point loss 27:46 - Texas Tech failed to move the ball against Oregon 30:42 - Ole Miss is the SEC’s last hope in the CFP 35:00 - Transfer portal has opened & the bidding wars have begun 38:47 - Miami outrushes Ohio St to secure the win 48:41 - Transfer portal clock is on, teams have 2 weeks to shape rosters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, starting with Miami vs Ohio State, the trust factor around Carson Beck and whether Ryan Day taking over playcalling changes the matchup. They then preview Oregon vs Texas Tech, asking if Texas Tech’s historic run is ready for its toughest test yet, before turning to Alabama vs Indiana and whether QB Fernando Mendoza can live up to his Heisman expectations. Plus, they debate if Ole Miss can land the blow against Georgia, pick who they think will punch through to the next round, and close with Michigan’s coaching upgrade in Kyle Whittingham. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Miami vs Ohio St: The most draft-loaded matchup? 9:31 - Can Miami trust QB Carson Beck in a big game? 14:06 - Does it matter that Ryan Day is taking over playcalling for Ohio St? 19:02 - What to watch for in the red zone 22:38 - Texas Tech faces its biggest test against Oregon 38:29 - Should Baylor get to sign an ex-NBA pick? 50:58 - Alabama vs Indiana: Old guard vs new blood 57:35 - Can Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza deliver on his Heisman expectations? 1:02:18 - Lane Kiffin takes grocery store basket, was this the right move? 1:05:38 - Can Ole Miss land the blow against Georgia? 1:09:44 - Is this the best CFP yet? 1:11:02 - Who survives the CFP quarterfinals? 1:18:41 - Michigan upgrades with new head coach Kyle Whittingham 1:21:42 - Concerns about Kyle Whittingham’s player development abilities? 1:23:30 - Why did Kyle Whittingham leave Utah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the defining moments from the first round of the College Football Playoff. They examine how Alabama capitalized on Oklahoma’s mistakes, question Texas A&M’s late-game decisions against Miami, and assess why the Group of Five teams came up short. Then they wrap the conversation with the latest on Michigan’s pursuit of Kalen DeBoer. 0:00 - Welcome 1:00 - Lasers, flyovers, 50 Cent & a purple sunset 2:15 - Why can’t there be more CFP home games? 4:30 - How the Rose Bowl sunset affects the kickoff time 10:30 - A possible fix to making bowl games matter 12:48 - Guess the price of a CFP hotel stay 22:27 - Alabama cashes in, Oklahoma misses chances 30:10 - What’s with Ryan Williams’ production drop-off? 33:31 - Should Texas A&M have run Marcel Reed at the end? 38:17 - Miami secures a program-defining win 45:38 - Why the Group of Five teams fell short 56:43 - Update: Michigan’s pursuit of Kalen DeBoer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel take a deep dive into Michigan’s current situation, debate whether Kalen DeBoer is a realistic option, and explore why Kenny Dillingham could be an ahead-of-the-curve hire. Then, the guys shift to College Football Playoff Round 1 previews before closing with a conversation about the Heisman standard and what that honor truly represents. 0:00 - Welcome 0:31 - Where do things stand with Michigan? 3:55 - Does Kalen DeBoer go to Michigan? 13:08 - Michigan vs Alabama: Coaching culture 15:43 - Michigan vs Alabama: Conference factor 21:12 - Who’s next, if a star coach isn’t available? 26:06 - Does Kenny Dillingham go to Michigan? 35:13 - Why Kenny Dillingham could put Michigan ahead 41:33 - CFP Round 1 preview: Alabama vs Oklahoma 49:46 - CFP Round 1 preview: Miami vs Texas A&M 58:17 - CFP Round 1 preview: Tulane vs Ole Miss 1:03:20 - CFP Round 1 preview: James Madison vs Oregon 1:09:07 - Upholding the Heisman standard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down a massive day in college football as the final CFP rankings drop and the playoff bracket is officially set. The guys examine why Notre Dame fell short of the CFP, Curt Cignetti’s two-year run, and the toughest corner of the CFP bracket. They also ask, is this the greatest CFP field we’ve ever seen? 0:00 - Welcome 0:34 - The final CFP rankings are in 5:39 - Time to rethink weekly rankings? 13:17 - Why the CFP should hold off on expansion 17:48 - Why conference realignment is the root problem 20:15 - Why Notre Dame fell short of the CFP 24:05 - The pros & cons of conference title games 40:13 - Curt Cignetti’s 2-year run is the best in the sport? 44:14 - The toughest corner of the CFP bracket is… 48:58 - Is this the greatest CFP bracket yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the latest CFP rankings. They dig into what the College Football Playoff committee said about Alabama, whether the ACC can squeeze a team into the CFP, and Notre Dame’s path to a national title. Plus, a full slate of previews and a reminder that Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight on ESPN at 7 PM ET. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Why did Alabama move up one spot? 3:26 - CFP rankings put ACC in tough spot 5:06 - Miami CFP hopes are still alive 11:43 - Notre Dame’s pathway to a national title 22:09 - Leagues battling for limited spots 28:09 - Should the committee sharpen its message? 34:23 - How much does the Big Ten title game matter? 46:57 - Preview: Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight 7P ET 47:55 - Preview: Georgia vs Alabama 50:07 - Preview: Indiana vs Ohio St 54:49 - Preview: BYU vs Texas Tech 57:53 - Preview: Duke vs Virginia 1:01:54 - Preview: North Texas vs Tulane 1:04:47 - Preview: Troy vs James Madison 1:07:03 - Preview: UNLV vs Boise St Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into Lane Kiffin’s wild 6-week decision saga and what it means for Ole Miss after he chose career over a CFP run. They also break down whether Pete Golding is the right fit to take over Ole Miss’ program. Then the guys tackle the ACC title game controversy, should Miami have made it, and debate whether Texas is being unfairly punished for scheduling Ohio State. 0:00 - Welcome 0:37 - The 6-week drumbeat to Lane Kiffin’s decision 5:08 - Lane Kiffin chose his career, walked away from a CFP team 14:30 - Lane Kiffin’s wild exits outnumber his big wins 22:52 - Is Pete Golding the best head coach fit for Ole Miss? 34:23 - ACC title game: Should Miami have gotten in? 44:49 - Duke and James Madison to make the CFP? 49:43 - Texas being punished for their Ohio St loss? 56:29 - Should teams be ranked at the end of the season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to the committee’s rankings ahead of Rivalry Week. They react to CFP Selection Committee chair Hunter Yurachek's insights on evaluating Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin, should he decide to leave the Rebels. Plus, the Six Pack of Picks for Rivalry Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Week 13’s action. The coaching carousel with Justin Wilcox losing his job at CAL, while Mike Norvell keeps his job at FSU. The latest on Lane Kiffin, his future with Ole Miss and preview of the Egg Bowl. Plus, the names poised for the 2025 Heisman Trophy and a big preview of Michigan vs. Ohio State 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast:30 - Oregon Duck vs Pete Thamel4:15 - Why Rece Davis is mad at Pete Narduzzi6:27 - ACC Crazy Tie Breaker scenarios10:03 - Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after 9 seasons14:10 Could ACC be left out of the College Football Playoff? 21:36 - Mike Norvell retained despite back-to-back losing seasons 23:49 CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move27:57 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?27:55 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?45:31 - CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move 48:09 - Who is in the mix for the 2025 Heisman Trophy? 54:34 Michigan vs Ohio State Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the third batch of College Football Playoff rankings, discuss the latest on Lane Kiffin and unleash their Six Pack of Picks. 0:00 Welcome, Rece at MSG for Rankings Reaction 2:10 College Football Playoff ranking reaction 9:44 Would Notre Dame get in over Miami? 14:44 Potential Alabama conundrum 17:42 More CFP hypotheticals 22:56 The latest on Lane Kiffin 31:35 James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech 37:55 USC at Oregon 41:28 Missouri at Oklahoma 44:05 Georgia Tech at Pitt 45:44 Tennessee at Florida 47:03 BYU at Cincinnati 48:34 Hawai’i at UNLV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down every angle of the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, should he stay at Ole Miss and chase a national championship, leave now, or leave next year? And for schools trying to poach him, when is it time to walk away? The guys also dive into the latest on James Franklin, and the biggest College Football Playoff storylines of the week: Who's a lock for the CFP, who makes it in between USC, Notre Dame, and Miami, and what if Auburn stuns Alabama? 0:00 - Welcome 0:32 - Lane Kiffin, will he stay or go? 5:57 - Should Lane Kiffin just stay and chase a Natty? 12:31 - For schools chasing Lane Kiffin, when should they walk way? 19:03 - Should Lane Kiffin stay and leave in a year? 21:45 - The advantages of staying at Ole Miss 24:48 - Update: James Franklin to Virginia Tech? 38:08 - Who's almost a lock for the CFP? 42:01 - The CFP USC-Notre Dame-Miami dilemma 47:22 - CFP chaos: What if Auburn beats Alabama? 51:03 - Make the case for keeping and cutting conference title games 58:43 - CFP changes that would benefit the fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the season batch of College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they discuss where the ACC stands in the CFP race, if USC is on the ascent and the latest on the drama at LSU with Brian Kelly’s firing. Then, the guys get into the Six Pack of Picks, and talk about Maryland and UConn. 0:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast! 0:30 College Football Playoff rankings reaction 13:14 Where does the ACC stand? 22:32 What about USC? 28:54 The latest on LSU and Brian Kelly 36:35 Rece & Pete's Six Pack of Picks 40:18 Notre Dame at Pitt 44:22 Iowa at USC 46:00 Oklahoma at Alabama 50:39 Texas at Georgia 53:56 USF at Navy 57:43 Maryland’s rough season 1:02:13 UConn’s stellar season 1:04:50 Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel debate whether a Heisman moment is essential to winning the Heisman …and if Fernando Mendoza has delivered on this. Then, they break down the current CFP picture specifically the chaos in the ACC, the Big 12 potentially sneaking a team in at the end, and which Big Ten powerhouse team will emerge on top.  0:00 - Welcome 1:41 - Fernando Menoza, new Heisman leader? 8:06 - The top team in the Big Ten is… 19:14 - ACC wheel of destiny: Who get’s a CFP bid? 32:18 - Big 12 to get the last at-large CFP bid? 39:05 - CFP: Some of the good, the bad, and the new 52:05 - The best player you might not know 54:19 - Which coach gets fired next? 57:26 - Proposals and ‘I do’ on and off the field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Fitzgerald joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel for his first public interview since his 2023 departure from Northwestern. The College Football Hall of Famer opens up about what he’s been up to, reflects on his time in Evanston, and discusses what the future might hold now that he’s back on the coaching market. Plus, Rece and Pete react to the first College Football Playoff rankings and wrap things up with their Six Pack of Picks. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast! 00:30 - CFP rankings reactions 14:13 - Pat Fitzgerald joins the show! 17:33 - Pat feels "vindicated" after wrongful termination 24:13 - Pat on his coaching future 26:26 - Pat on handling the new era of college football 40:04 - Pat's ideal coaching fit 53:46 - Rece & Pete's six pack of picks 1:09:13 - Thanks for listening ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. They make picks on who they think will take the No. 1 spot and how many bids each conference gets. They also break down Auburn's coaching search and whether Clemson can recover from their tailspin season. Then, country superstar Kenny Chesney joins to talk about his new book drop, Heart Life Music, Tennessee Vols memories, his songwriting process and more! 0:00 - Welcome! 0:32 - CFP rankings: Who's taking No. 1 spot? 6:41 - CFP rankings: What to watch for 10:35 - How many CFP bids does each conference get? 18:20 - CFP rankings: Where does Michigan land? 21:37 - Auburn: Who replaces Hugh Freeze? 33:23 - CFP race: Miami is walking a fine line 37:54 - Can Clemson pull out of a tailspin? 46:29 - Kenny Chesney joins the pod! 47:27 - Kenny Chesney's Tennessee Vols memories 50:15 - Kenny Chesney shares his best lyric 53:41 - Inside Kenny Chesney's writing process 56:53 - Kenny Chesney's drink of choice 59:26 - Kenny Chesney's fave moment as GameDay guest picker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 04:48 - CFB scheduling issues? 11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel 25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2 28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings 36:02 - Six pack of picks 55:48 - Let's talk Halloween 58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween candy? 01:01:13 - Thanks for watching the College GameDay Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into LSU's move to fire Brian Kelly and what comes next for the Tigers. They kick around how much the Governor might actually matter in the coaching search and whether his voice will carry any weight. And with Lane Kiffin's name in the mix while Ole Miss is still chasing a playoff spot, the big question is if LSU can really wait until his season's over to make a move. 0:00 - Inside The Day LSU Fired Brian Kelly 5:19 - Surprised Brian Kelly Is Out After Texas A&M Loss? 6:39 - Brian Kelly Made LSU A Contender, Don't Forget! 14:09 - Who's Really Picking LSU's Next Coach? 21:14 - LSU To Make A Run At Lane Kiffin? 30:37 - Can LSU Wait Out CFP To Hire A Coach? 35:59 - Rank The Top Coaching Jobs: Florida, LSU, Penn State 48:21 - Auburn, Florida St, Wisconsin To Shake Up Coaching Market? 51:37 - What To Expect: GameDay at Cincinnati vs Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down a massive Week 9 slate! Can Missouri pull off a top-10 upset on the road against Vanderbilt? Will LSU save its season against Texas A&M? And can Houston keep rolling against Arizona State? We preview all the biggest matchups and storylines from across the country in this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Billy Napier’s firing at Florida and what it means for the Gators’ future. Who’s next in line for the job... Could it be Lane Kiffin? The guys also dive into the mounting pressure at Florida State and Auburn, where frustration is beginning to boil over. :00 Welcome to the Podcast :41 Billy Napier out as Florida Gators Coach 5:46 Coaching Carrousel of College Football 7:40 Which coaches have their job secured? 14:05 What Florida really needs to do 21:58 Is Lane Kiffin headed to Florida? 37:04 Which coach could be in the hot seat next ? 48:42 Why this playoff system works right now 52:00 Impressions of James Franklin on GameDay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are back to preview a massive Week 8 in college football. Can Georgia get redemption between the hedges against No. 5 Ole Miss? Will Notre Dame’s playoff hopes survive a must-win clash with USC? The guys make their Week 8 picks and break down all the big storylines. Plus, Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss his new book and reflect on the legendary career of Frank Leahy. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 00:54 - Lane Kiffin's jab at Kirby Smart 03:16 - A tough week for the refs 05:54 - Ole Miss vs Georgia preview 20:29 - Ivan Maisel joins the show 48:39 - Week 8 Six Pack of Picks 01:08:02 - Deep cut game of the week 01:13:53 - Thanks for watching / listening to the College Gameday Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into the fallout from James Franklin's firing at Penn State. They unpack how his free fall unfolded, the moment Penn State realized he couldn't deliver a national championship, and why coaching contracts may never look the same again. Then they evaluate whether Indiana's Curt Cignetti or Nebraska's Matt Rhule should even consider the Penn State job before delivering their predictions on who could take the reins in Happy Valley. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - James Franklin firing is unlike any other 2:55 - Penn St realization: Franklin won't win it 4:55 - James Franklin free fall won't be the last 7:53 - Why coach contracts will shift 11:56 - Penn St players came up short, lacked passion & fire 14:56 - The reality is coaches don't build programs 19:36 - In today's game, anyone can win 29:08 - The Oregon loss' devastating effect on Penn St's season 36:09 - Should Curt Cignetti consider the Penn St job? 42:13 - Why Cignetti won't go to Penn St 47:07 - Making the case for Matt Rhule staying at Nebraska 55:17 - Predictions on who will get the Penn St job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who’s to blame for North Carolina’s struggles this season? Can Indiana pull off a shocking upset over Oregon in Eugene? Will Alabama continue their SEC road dominance? Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel break down all the chaos heading into a stacked Week 7 of college football. Plus, the guys play a special edition of “Would You Eat It?” — sampling some of the wildest foods from the Texas State Fair. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College Gameday Podcast 00:43 - UNC in Shambles 20:57 - UNC Staff lacks college football experience 31:19 - Indiana vs Oregon Preview 35:59 - Alabama vs Missouri Preview 38:01 - Is Texas Tech for real? 40:32 - A tough stretch for the Gamecocks 41:14 -Another Kiffin in Baton Rouge 43:24 - The Latest on John Mateer 46:14 - Would you eat it? (Food from the texas state fair) 51:38 - Week 7 Six Pack of Picks 01:03:28 - Thanks for watching The CGD Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Penn State's unraveling season. They ask if the UCLA loss has crushed the Nittany Lions' playoff chances and if James Franklin will remain with the program. Then they shift the conversation to Texas where they expose the Longhorns' flaws. And in Florida, even after a recent win, the guys question whether Billy Napier can survive the season and emphasize the steep challenge the program would face in replacing both its head coach and playcaller. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Penn State's issue: QB and scheme are misaligned 9:52 - Does UCLA loss end Penn State's CFP hopes? 12:59 - James Franklin's future at Penn State in question? 18:22 - Arch Manning under Texas pressure 23:57 - Arch and the entire Texas team are flawed 30:39 - If you fire Billy Napier, you have to fill two roles because… 35:13 - Which teams are true wagons? 45:47 - What is going on? Vanderbilt is entirely transformed 56:01 - Why Alabama can't sleep on Mizzou 1:00:32 - Final word: SEC, Western Carolina, Internet meltdowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 6 brings two massive showdowns in the SEC and ACC. Can Vanderbilt go into Tuscaloosa and upset Alabama for a second straight season? Will Texas survive a tough road trip to The Swamp? Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are back to break down a loaded Week 6 slate across college football. Plus, EJ Manuel joins the show to preview the heated Florida State–Miami rivalry and examine what’s at stake for both programs. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wetzel is joined by ESPN's Ryan McGee and Max Olson to tackle the big question: Has college football ever been better? From Dan Lanning's statement win over Penn State to whether Kalen DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb can keep their momentum rolling after knocking off Georgia, the drama keeps building. Throw in LSU-Ole Miss chaos fueled by Lane Kiffin's Internet antics and Bobby Petrino's return to Arkansas, it's clear this season shows no signs of slowing down. 0:00 - Has college football ever been better? 7:32 - The blueprint to win 17:43 - Dan Lanning: What's his ceiling in Year 4? 25:05 - Can Kalen DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb stay hot? 30:43 - LSU vs Ole Miss: Madness on and off the field! 35:49 - Lane Kiffin to Florida? To Alabama? 45:19 - Arkansas and Bobby Petrino: The inevitable? 50:32 - Notre Dame to reach CFP without a big win? 56:25 - Last word: North Texas, New Mexico, New Mexico State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview two massive Week 5 showdowns in the Big Ten and SEC. Can Georgia protect their home winning streak and finally take down Alabama? Will Oregon survive the white out in Happy Valley against Penn State? The guys break it all down and give their picks. Plus, Ryan McGee stops by to talk Lane Kiffin and join in on our Week 5 six-pack of picks. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dig into Clemson’s struggles, Billy Napier’s squandered lifeline at Florida, and an Indiana team that’s still finding ways to win. They examine whether Oklahoma is a true championship contender, discuss who they think will be favored in the Red River Rivalry, and weigh in on the officiating controversy that overshadowed Oklahoma vs. Auburn. 0:00 - Welcome 3:04 - Clemson's main issue is… 11:39 - Clemson's the new Florida State? 17:36 - Billy Napier was thrown a lifeline… 23:05 - What the Florida Gators should do next 26:08 - This year's Indiana is…Indiana 33:04 - Oklahoma: Title contenders? 35:25 - Red River Rivalry: Who's the favorite? 38:36 - The Oklahoma vs Auburn officiating issues 42:49 - Rece booked a fall wedding?! 51:39 - The stacked slate of blockbuster games ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down some of the key matchups in Week 4. Can Florida bounce back and pull off an upset against No. 5 Miami? Will Jackson Arnold lead Auburn to victory in his return to Oklahoma? Plus, the guys dive into a Gameday wager that involved a DM to Tate McRae. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into a packed week in college football, starting with UCLA and Virginia Tech's coaching shakeups. They also get into the weekend's messy kicking gaffes and wild fourth-downs. Then they debate whether it's finally time to buy into Texas A&M, and spotlight Georgia Tech's growing reputation as upset artists. Finally, Pete unpacks the mounting whispers about Mike Gundy's job security. 0:00 - Welcome 1:14 - UCLA & Virginia Tech clean house 7:43 - At Virginia Tech, who will choose the next coach? 10:58 - Can UCLA be fixed? 25:31 - A mess of kicking gaffes & huge 4th downs 30:08 - Time to believe in Texas A&M? 33:51 - Surprised? QBs who flopped vs carried 41:06 - Georgia Tech: Master of the upset? 49:09 - What happened when Boston College went to Stanford? 52:42 - Mike Gundy, the next coach to be fired? 58:00 - Diego Pavia forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dig in on the mammoth matchup between two SEC powerhouses, the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers. Then the guys breakdown two other Top 25 showdowns between Texas A&M and Notre Dame, and USF and Miami. Finally, Rece and Pete give their "6-Pack of Picks" from this week's slate of games. All that and more on the College Gameday podcast. 00:00 Welcome 00:36 Georgia vs Tennessee Preview 05:53 Joey Aguilar vs Gunner Stockton 12:49 Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Preview 14:59 Is There Enough Urgency at Notre Dame? 21:44 USF vs Miami Preview 26:31 Florida vs LSU Preview 30:00 Clemson's Saturday & The Wildest Game of the Weekend 32:13 Colorado vs Houston Preview 34:13 Rece and Pete's 6-Pack of Picks 48:23 Week 3 Deep Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel kick things off by breaking down John Mateer’s performance at Oklahoma before sizing up the tough matchups that lie ahead for both Michigan and the Sooners. Then they zero in on Florida’s unraveling season, specifically the growing calls to replace Billy Napier and concerns about whether QB DJ Lagway might be the next domino to fall. From there, they turn their attention towards Mississippi State's blockbuster week and a certain Missouri fan who stole the Internet spotlight.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - BTS with GameDay…what could go wrong? 3:00 - Just how good is Oklahoma QB John Mateer? 6:57 - Michigan vs Oklahoma: Who has the tougher schedule? 13:21 - Sherrone Moore's return to Oklahoma falls short 21:20 - What's wrong with the Florida Gators? 32:05 - Mississippi State had the best week ever? 39:54 - That one Missouri fan, what you probably didn't know about them 43:12 - Fran Bran made his players sprint, was this the right call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to TCU’s rout of North Carolina in Bill Belichick’s debut. How far can the Horned Frogs go this season? We preview the Top 25 showdown in Norman between Michigan and Oklahoma. Rece Davis reveals his Top 10 rankings heading into Week 2, and the guys give their “6-Pack of Picks” from this week’s slate of games. All that and more on the College GameDay podcast. 00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - TCU Dominates UNC in Belichick Debut  11:48 - Michigan vs. Oklahoma Preview  24:04 - Week 2 Games to keep an eye on 25:35 - Game Preview: Illinois vs Duke  30:36 - Game Preview: USF vs Florida  33:44 - Game Preview: Iowa vs Iowa State  36:37 - Game Preview: Kansas vs Missouri  40:20 - Rece Davis's CFB Rankings  47:08 - Rece and Pete's 6 pack of picks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN’s Dan Wetzel take you behind the scenes of Lee Corso’s final College GameDay, then head to the sidelines for Ohio State–Texas and Arch Manning’s early struggles. From Alabama’s sudden vulnerability and LSU’s pressure-packed win to Tulane’s Katrina anniversary triumph and Mario Cristobal’s blueprint, the weekend delivered headline after headline.   0:00 - Welcome 4:06 - BTS of Lee Corso’s final College GameDay 6:59 - Ohio St vs Texas: Pete’s perspective from the sidelines 9:28 - What’s going on with Arch Manning? 23:28 - Open hunting season on Alabama after Florida St upset 28:30 - If not Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, then who? 34:58 - LSU handles pressure, beats Clemson 40:13 - Tulane beats Northwestern in NOLA on Hurricane Katrina anniversary 43:13 - Mario Cristobal’s winning blueprint against Notre Dame 48:01 - Now you know: Eyebrow raising college football headlines 53:40 - Nico’s rough UCLA start and other worthwhile games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel open with College GameDay’s farewell to Lee Corso before breaking down a loaded Week 1: Arch Manning vs. Ohio State, LSU–Clemson’s QB duel, Notre Dame–Miami, and Bill Belichick’s UNC debut. The question is, which game makes the first big statement? 0:00 - Welcome 0:43 - Lee Corso Forever: College GameDay’s Farewell 4:54 - Arch’s Run Game To Decide Ohio State-Texas? 19:05 - QB Battle Headlines LSU-Clemson Showdown 25:16 - Notre Dame vs Miami: Irish Without QB Run Threat 37:30 - Week 1’s Biggest Story Is Belichick’s Debut 39:31 - Game Previews: Alabama vs FSU, Utah vs UCLA, TCU vs UNC 47:42 - Game Previews: Syracuse vs Tennessee, Auburn vs Baylor 57:20 - Game Previews: Georgia Tech vs Colorado, Utah St vs UTEP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel open with a breakdown of Iowa State vs. Kansas State before shifting to the early storylines in the College Football Playoff race. They examine how Group of Five teams are positioning themselves, and what the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten paths to the postseason might look like. Finally, they turn to Week 1 matchups that could help set the tone for the season ahead.   0:00 - Welcome 3:55 - Key Thoughts: Iowa State vs Kansas State 12:05 - Who's In? Predicting the CFP Field 12:31 - Group of Five Race Heats Up: Navy, USF, Memphis… 18:49 - Big 12 Title & CFP Bid: Who Rises To The Top? 23:07 - Which Team Is The ACC Favorite? 23:44 - Who Take The SEC Crown? 25:27 - CFP Most Stacked Roster & Big Ten Favorite Is… 27:20 - Predictions: Seeding The Champs & At-Large Bids 34:06 - Who Snags The Final CFP Spot? 39:03 - Flaws In The 24- Or 28-Team CFP Proposal 44:15 - Week 1 Games To Look Forward To Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writers Dan Wetzel and Ryan McGee break down Iowa State vs. Kansas State, a Week 0 showdown with Big 12 and CFP stakes on the line. They dive into the X-factors that could swing the game, make their picks, and then turn to quarterback drama across the country, from Notre Dame’s starter to Ohio State’s choice to Auburn’s wild three-man plan. Finally, the crew tackles Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal and the big question: was the punishment enough?   0:00 - Welcome 1:48 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: Dublin has pints ready 10:37 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: Big 12 conference & CFP stakes 21:01- Iowa St vs Kansas St: The X Factor 23:56 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: The guys make their picks! 28:18 - Notre Dame's starting QB, did they pick the right guy? 43:35 - Ohio State's starting QB is… 45:21 - Auburn is starting 3 QBs… Are they okay? 53:08 - Michigan fined in sign-stealing scandal, what should've happened… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel, and former Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson dive into what to expect from the ACC this season. Can Clemson claim the conference crown, has Carson Beck won over the Miami locker room, do you dare doubt Louisville, and is Georgia Tech ready to slay giants once again? Add in SMU’s tougher schedule, Bill Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina, and a pack of sleepers, and you've got one unpredictable season ahead.   0:00 - Welcome 1:43 - Clemson has the tools, can they win a title? 6:43 - Miami locker room all in on Carson Beck? 11:50 - SMU’s tougher 2025-26 schedule 15:16 - Dare to bet against Louisville? 17:53 - Georgia Tech to keep slaying ranked teams? 20:46 - Belichick to bring a title to North Carolina? 26:47 - ACC sleepers that could crash the title game 31:52 - ACC check-in: Duke, Florida St, NC State 43:24 - ACC check-in: Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Virginia 58:48 - ACC preview: Total wild card teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the wide-open Big 12 chase. From heavyweight contenders to sneaky upstarts, they spotlight two teams poised to set the early tone, explore how Utah and Texas Tech could crash the Big 12 title game, and examine how the league’s middle tier could shake things up.   0:00 - Welcome 5:25 - Who are the Big 12 title contenders? 10:56 - Two Big 12 teams to watch at the top of the season 19:01 - Utah and Texas Tech to make the playoff? 23:35 - Big 12 mid-pack teams making moves 39:04 - Picks for Big 12 title run, champ, and CFP bid 42:04 - Big 12 teams fighting to get out of the cellar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel take a wide-angle look at the SEC, opening with title contenders before zeroing in on a jam-packed CFP bubble. They break down which playoff hopefuls are worth the hype and which ones could be headed for a letdown. Plus, they tackle the big question: just how many SEC teams can realistically make the playoff cut?   0:00 - Welcome 1:27 - Bring on the preseason data deep dives 3:54 - The SEC is stacked with CFP bubble teams 9:39 - SEC frontrunners with big questions looming 19:46 - SEC playoff hopefuls: Who to buy/bail on? 29:49 - How many SEC teams will make the playoff? 31:36 - Other SEC teams worth your attention 42:36 - SEC championship: Who's built to win? 43:52 - Who's got a better ride than Gunner Stockton? 46:43 - Who's got the best car on GameDay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the Big Ten title chase, asking the question: Can Penn State finally go the distance? As Ohio State navigates a high-stakes quarterback battle and Oregon reloads under Dan Lanning, Illinois is looking to reverse its luck in one-possession games. Meanwhile, sleeper teams like Nebraska, USC, and Iowa are quietly making noise… setting the stage for a season full of surprises.   00:00 - Welcome 1:53 - The Big Ten true title contenders are… 5:57 - Is Penn St a lock to win the Natty? 9:06 - Which QB will lead the Ohio St Buckeyes? 14:17 - Has Ohio St gone too far vs Michigan? 22:10 - Oregon reloaded with the right players? 28:05 - One-possession games to break Illinois’ way? 30:20 - Big Ten sleepers: Nebraska and Michigan 38:59 - Big Ten sleepers: USC and Indiana 49:05 - Big Ten sleeper: Iowa 54:10 - Who’s still figuring it out in the Big Ten? 1:03:19 - What you need to know about the college sports executive order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel kick things off with a trivia question: how many true freshman QBs have ever led their teams to 10+ wins? That sparks a deep dive into this season’s most compelling quarterback battles… from Ohio State’s high-stakes decision to Notre Dame’s brutal schedule to the uncertainty swirling at Alabama and Colorado. But as teams weigh their options under center, one bigger question hangs over it all: is the 12-team playoff the final answer… or just the next chapter in college football’s evolution?   0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Trivia: Name true freshmen QBs who've won 10+ games 6:28 - Trivia: Name redshirt freshmen QBs who've won 10+ games 17:34 - QB races: Who's ready to break away this fall 22:13 - Ohio State QB: Who starts vs Texas and Michigan? 34:04 - Notre Dame's future QB faces tough schedule 45:00 - QB battles at… Colorado, Alabama, Oregon 53:59 - Which teams will ride one QB? Which ones will rotate? 56:49 - Will the college football playoff stay at 12 teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down this year’s SEC Media Days, where the spotlight was bright, but the drama was dull compared to the heat of the 1990s. The real fireworks may be coming in Week 1. With heavyweight matchups like Texas–Ohio State and LSU–Clemson on deck, the guys predict how the headlines might read when the dust settles. Plus, ESPN’s Bill Connelly drops by to share insights from 'Forward Progress', a new must-read guide for every college football fan.   1:00 - SEC media days: Big stage, no heat 3:26 - SEC media days in the 1990s: Plenty of unfiltered feuds 13:02 - Is Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons an SEC game-changer? 19:26 - Is the SEC the deepest conference? 24:29 - Forecasting big outcomes for Week 1 31:36 - Texas vs Ohio State: Potential headlines 37:31 - Alabama vs Florida State: Potential headlines 38:31 - LSU vs Clemson: Potential headlines 42:26 - Steve Sarkisian: What you might not know 43:49 - Kenny Dillingham: What you might not know 46:05 - The go-to college football guide: Forward Progress 50:09 - CFP or the regular season: What's better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dig into the latest from Big 12 Media Days, where one of the biggest headlines is the conference’s decision to scrap its preseason poll. Why did they do it? In response, the guys put together a poll of their own, predicting who will rise, fall, and crash the conference title race. Then they turn to Texas Tech’s aggressive offseason spending: will the Red Raiders’ high-stakes strategy pay off, and is this the new blueprint for building a contender? 1:15 - Why did the Big 12 cancel its preseason poll? 3:47 - Utah and Arizona State to win the Big 12? 6:54 - Big 12 sleepers: Cincinnati and Iowa State 10:09 - Oklahoma State and Arizona to finish last in Big 12? 13:45 - Texas Tech big money roster moves 27:11 - Colorado QB battle: Who will lead the Buffs? 31:41 - UCF Scott Frost: Nebraska was not the right job 40:13 - Is Hugh Freeze playing too much golf? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into college football’s wild evolution—unpacking the blunders of the BCS, the mounting pressure on the playoff committee, and the lengths coaches will go to chase a title. They also break down a historic NIL lawsuit shaking up the system and expose the murky world of tampering.   0:00 - BCS blunders: Where the old system went wrong 8:52 - CFP committee: Their toughest test 13:40 - The price of the playoff: How far will coaches go? 19:42 - Historic NIL case unfolds: Wisconsin vs Miami 26:52 - How does the NCAA actually police tampering? 29:36 - College Baseball World Series controversy 37:00 - Is Arch Manning really that good? 40:21 - CFB stock watch: Contenders and concerns 48:38 - No city does Fourth of July like… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, to talk about rising expectations for the Sun Devils heading into the 2025 season. Can ASU be more than a flash in the pan? How does Dillingham keep his team from reading their own headlines? And where is the ceiling for quarterback Sam Leavitt? Then, after a realignment chat, Rece and Pete take you through their list of the top 5 quarterbacks for the upcoming season. 0:00 – Welcome and introducing Kenny Dillingham 01:33 – When did you know Sam Leavitt was the guy? 02:40 – Sam Leavitt’s journey to Arizona State 04:23 – Keeping Sam Leavitt balanced 12:14 – Keeping momentum from year to year 14:58 – Lessons from the BYU game 21:08 – Where does the Big XII stack up against the SEC and Big Ten 24:07 – Replacing Cam Skattebo 27:16 – CFB realignment intel 36:19 – Rece & Pete’s Top 5 QBs for the ’25 CFB season 56:04 – Rece & Pete’s sleeper QBs for the ’25 CFB season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 6th, Judge Claudia Wilken approved a deal between the NCAA, its most powerful conferences, and lawyers representing all Division I athletes. Paving the way for schools to pay players directly for the first time. This landmark moment seems poised to change the landscape of college athletics, especially NCAA football. Rece Davis and Pete Thamel breakdown what we know right now, what the hurdles in the road could be, and discuss whether or not coaches and administrators will be able to follow the rules, now that the rules are clear. Then LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins the show for an exclusive sit down with the College GameDay podcast. 00:00:00 - Judge OK’s $2.8 billion dollar settlement 00:06:22 - Now that the rules are clear, will coaches play fair? 00:18:50 - Brian Kelly joins the show 00:25:03 - Brian Kelly on season opener at Clemson 00:28:15 - Harold Perkins and Whit Weeks health updates 00:31:17 - Garrett Nussmeier season expectations 00:34:42 - Garrett Nussmeier NFL Draft prospect 00:36:54 - How good is the LSU supporting cast on offense 00:39:12 - Brian Kelly on adjusting to LSU 00:42:20 - Brian Kelly on CFP seeding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel break down the SEC’s push to have its grueling schedule factor more heavily into the College Football Playoff. They dive into whether the new 5+11 format truly rewards the best teams, especially with strength of schedule still a murky metric. The duo also weighs in on the uncertain future of the USC–Notre Dame rivalry, growing frustration from Ohio State fans over noon kickoffs, and Michigan’s looming NCAA meeting in the Connor Stalions case. Then, Alabama star Ryan Williams joins the show to talk EA SPORTS College Football 26, training with DeVonta Smith, and his bond with coach Kalen DeBoer. 04:33 - SEC gauntlet schedule deserves CFP reform 07:15 - Will the CFP 5 + 11 playoff format deliver? 16:21 - The State of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry 18:06 - Why USC-Notre Dame Matters in 2025 20:28 - Ohio State fans are over Noon kickoffs 28:49 - Michigan Connor Stalions update 37:38 - Alabama’s Ryan Williams CFB 26 cover star 39:35 - Inside Ryan Williams CFB 26 cover shoot 44:28 - Ryan Williams on training with DeVonta Smith 55:22 - Ryan Williams interview reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel explore the potential future of the College Football Playoff format heading into 2026. They delve into the possibility of expanding to a 16-team playoff and discuss the SEC’s openness to participating in a broader format. Also on the pod, Rece Davis sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick. Together, they reflect on the evolving landscape of NCAA football, sharing insights into their coaching philosophies, key influences, and distinctive coaching styles. The conversation also highlights how both coaches are adapting to the ever-changing dynamics of the college football world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Duke head coach Manny Diaz! From detailing his aggressive portal strategy to landing quarterback Darian Mensah, to navigating a tough schedule and fueling the storied UNC rivalry, Diaz lays out his blueprint for building a winning culture. He speaks candidly about the trait he sees in championship teams, the rising support for Duke football, and even offers advice to his former colleagues at ESPN.   0:00 - Manny Diaz on Duke's competitive advantage 3:35 - Manny Diaz talks portal strategy and QB Darian Mensah 13:35 - Duke's demanding schedule 19:56 - The trait that leads to wins 24:12 - Manny Diaz on the support for Duke football 28:01 - The Duke-North Carolina rivalry 32:26 - Manny Diaz shares some advice to those at ESPN 37:53 - Duke's potential pathway to the CFP 40:37 - 16-team CFP coming in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into the spotlight surrounding Bill Belichick, including his one-hour sitdown with Rece and Dabo Swinney. Rece unpacks the dynamic between the two coaches, Belichick’s presence at the ACC meetings, and their deep football talk—from rugby punts to NFL minds in the college game. Pete shares his latest scouting notes on rising college football talent, while the duo also hits on Miami’s QB outlook, the viability of a new rules committee, and one wild idea: could College GameDay actually end up at the Vatican?  0:00 - Belichick looms large at ACC meetings 2:25 - Belichick and Dabo sit down for one-hour interview 6:35 - Belichick and UNC: What’s real, what’s rumor? 13:10 - The moment Belichick called himself a rookie 16:10 - Belichick and Dabo talk ball 24:03 - Latest on Miami QB Carson Beck 25:22 - On Pete’s radar: College football prospects 33:55 - A new committee to enforce rules - Will it works? 43:27 - Get College GameDay to the Vatican? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel kick things off with the latest on Michigan’s Sherrone Moore, who’s expected to serve a two-game suspension. Then they zoom out to tackle a pressing question across college football: are schools really spending $35 to $40 million on their rosters? Later, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to reflect on his impact on the modern offense, his return to West Virginia, and the what-if scenario involving Terrelle Pryor. 0:00 - Two-game ban expected for Michigan coach Sherrone Moore 10:21 - Are schools really spending $35M - $40M on their rosters? 15:36 - Jared Curtis, top 2026 quarterback, commits to Georgia 21:06 - Rich Rod on his role in offensive evolution 26:14 - Rich Rod on some notable WVU staff faces 29:40 - Rich Rod on the journey back to West Virginia 33:29 - Could Terrelle Pryor have been a mountaineer? 41:09 - Rich Rod on Pat McAfee's career at WVU 44:15 - Rich Rod looks towards next season's Backyard Brawl rivalry game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the biggest moments from the NFL Draft—both on camera and behind the scenes. Then they're joined by Ohio State’s national championship-winning head coach Ryan Day, who gives a glimpse into life beyond the sidelines: from his ties to Jimmy Fallon and Adam Sandler, to watching his players go pro, to navigating recruiting as a dad alongside his son. He also weighs in on Ohio State’s looming quarterback battle and what to expect in their high-stakes opener against Texas.   0:00 - What happened off-air at the NFL draft 6:23 - Rece Davis' and Mel Kiper's heated exchange on Shedeur Sanders 16:36 - Ryan Day on watching his players get drafted 25:04 - Ryan Day shares his ties to Jimmy Fallon and Adam Sandler 28:40 - Ryan Day gives a glimpse of his recruiting pitch 30:24 - How Ryan Day coaches players making big NIL money 35:22 - Why Ryan Day favors one transfer portal window 40:21 - Ryan Day on what it's like recruiting with his son 43:02 - Who will be the Buckeyes' starting QB? 44:08 - How will Ohio State vs Texas in week one play out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the lingering questions surrounding Nico Iamaleava—did he leave Tennessee too soon, prioritizing financial opportunity over development? Is UCLA truly committed to him? And can he work his way into future NFL Draft conversations? Then, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and Insider Matt Miller joins to spotlight the player everyone’s talking about: Jalon Walker. He also weighs in on how Travis Hunter’s game will translate to the NFL and where Shedeur Sanders might land if he isn’t taken at No. 3. To close the show, the guys pay tribute to Lee Corso and his legendary 38-year run on College GameDay.   0:00 - Nico Iamaleava should've prioritized development 9:26 - Will Nico make it into NFL draft conversations? 12:55 - How committed is UCLA to Nico? 17:06 - Why NFL draft Day 3 matters 20:29 - The NFL draft heats up at pick number… 26:55 - Why everyone's favorite player at the NFL draft is Jalon Walker 30:41 - Which part of Travis Hunter's game will be used in the NFL? 32:07 - If Shedeur Sanders doesn't get picked at No. 3, when will he go? 36:02 - Are the Titans making a mistake taking Cam Ward at No. 1? 46:28 - Unforgettable Lee Corso moments before he retires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN National Recruiting Director Tom Luginbill dive into the ongoing saga of Nico Iamaleava — from his NIL-first approach in high school to the unraveling of his relationship with Tennessee. They explore the big question: where does Nico go next — North Carolina? UCLA? Later, ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich joins to discuss who should be held accountable for creating a sustainable framework for player compensation. Wrapping up the episode, ESPN College Football Reporter Dave Wilson checks in from Texas to reflect on the legacy of RC Slocum at Texas A&M — a coach who, despite being fired, continues to stand by the Aggies.   0:00 - Former Cal RB Jaydn Ott transfers to Oklahoma 3:16 - Unraveling the Nico Iamaleava saga 5:14 - No surprise now, Nico prioritized NIL during high school recruitment 7:23 - Is Nico a fit for Belichick at North Carolina? 10:37 - UCLA to take a swing and get Nico? 17:28 - Is Nico grown enough to call the shots? 23:30 - Heather Dinich's sleeper picks - Florida & Illinois! 25:15 - The coach who shaped Texas A&M: RC Slocum 28:52 - RC Slocum was fired but still roots for the Aggies 34:11 - Why can't the Aggies win consistently? 38:21 - How far will Mike Elko take Texas A&M this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, discuss the rise of Arch Manning as he takes the reins at Texas. Will the fan love last—or is he destined for backlash, like other rising stars? The crew also breaks down this season’s elite quarterback contenders, asking: who’s in line for the QB1 crown—Penn State’s Drew Allar or LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier? Meanwhile, Ohio State and Purdue are in flux, with sweeping roster and staff overhauls underway. With the transfer portal about to swing open, both programs are ready to steady their ships this offseason.   0:00 - Texas QB Arch Manning to be the next college football villain? 11:52 - Early preseason No. 1 team pick: Clemson 17:41 - Penn State QB Drew Allar on track for No. 1 spot in 2026 NFL Draft? 20:52 - Ohio State's major roster and staff changes 31:02 - New coach Barry Odom begins Purdue rebuild 38:08 - Spring buzz on Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons 39:58 - Spring buzz on Oklahoma coach Brent Venables 40:49 - Spring buzz on Alabama's unknown starting quarterback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, discuss the final possession of the NCAA title game - How Florida, chaotic and unpolished throughout the tournament, leaned on depth, resilience, and opportunity to survive Houston’s relentless pressure.  0:00 - How the NCAA title game unfolded 3:55 - Todd Golden vs Kelvin Sampson 6:19 - Is Florida a new blue blood hoops school? 7:16 - Florida navigates season under Title IX probe 9:00 - All that stood between Houston and the title 11:19 - A closer look at the last four possessions 13:26 - Raw postgame images from each locker room 19:35 - This Final Four is what the tourney deserved 21:08 - Todd Golden is a rising star, has an analytics edge 24:57 - Walter Clayton Jr: Final Four Most Outstanding Player 27:29 - College hoops over NBA - A growing trend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down a defining week for Stanford football. The program hired Frank Reich, signaling a clear embrace of an NFL-style identity—but that move raises big questions, especially around recruiting and whether Andrew Luck, now Stanford’s general manager, can convince Reich to stay beyond one season. If he can’t, then who steps in next? Out in Colorado, Deion Sanders grabs headlines with a $54 million extension. The next big question: Can he keep the Buffaloes competitive in the Big 12? 1:58 - Stanford hires Frank Reich, embraces NFL identity 6:03 - Stanford's recruiting challenge 8:25 - Reich's historic comeback game with Maryland Terrapins 10:23 - How many schools will adopt the GM model? 13:53 - Stanford's split with Troy Taylor was unavoidable 16:10 - Stanford's next coach: Who is a good fit? 23:16 - Deion Sanders lands $54 million extension 30:51 - The art and chaos of picking a perfect bracket 35:43 - The dread and pain of a game-turning rewrite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Ravech, host of Countdown to GameDay on the ESPN YouTube channel, and Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, discuss the powerhouse teams hungry to take on Duke—or at least eager to see the Blue Devils fall—as the NCAA Tournament title game approaches. Off the court, more drama unfolds as the transfer portal swells with players, raising the question: should the portal window be pushed until after the tournament ends? Meanwhile, one coach in particular has drawn the ire of Maryland fans: Kevin Willard, who made a high-profile exit for Villanova. How did it all unfold—and what did it cost the Wildcats?   0:00 - The clear cut top 4 teams chasing the NCAA Tourney crown 6:33 - Wave of players hit the transfer portal 8:43 - Why not move the portal past the NCAA Tourney title game? 12:21 - The current transfer portal window forces rushed decisions 19:11 - Duke's biggest threat is Houston 24:00 - SEC to end their 12-year title drought? 28:30 - How Coach Kelvin Sampson completely transformed Houston 34:44 - Michigan State's costly mistake against Auburn 38:55 - How Coach Kevin Willard's exit from Maryland unfolded 43:18 - What it cost Villanova to land Kevin Willard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and ESPN Radio's Ian Fitzsimmons discuss, is a Colorado vs Syracuse spring game a genius move or not? They think it's worthwhile. They're also keenly aware of the conversations surrounding players being poached for the spring transfer portal. To this, Rece says maybe it's time for programs to put their players under contract. This leads to a discussion on the transfer portal, and if it's needed at all and if players should have the same freedom to move as coaches do. Is it even possible to keep an entire roster and coach on the same team for a whole season?   0:00 - Is it okay for sideline reporters to wear sneakers? 4:03 - Keep the best teams in the postseason 15:41 - Colorado vs Syracuse spring game - hit or miss? 23:13 - Is it time to institute player contracts? 26:50 - Fair for players to face transfer portal limits while coaches don't? 29:31 - Possible to get players and coaches to stick with programs a full season? 39:04 - The must-watch team to watch this spring - who ya got? 42:24 - The best sushi - try Tuscaloosa, Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, discuss how the NCAA Tournament is transforming—and if this is really for the better. The SEC's 14 teams in the field edged out mid-major teams which led to chalk in the first and second round. Is this what kills the domino of upsets and Cinderella runs everyone is so used to? Also, what happens to the Big East? Will their teams secure spots among the power conferences? As of right, BYU is turning heads and grabbing headlines. Do they have a chance to win a tourney title and why do they have lofty expectations for the next few years to come?   0:00 - Why chalk is okay in the first and second rounds 5:10 - Did the SEC deserve 14 teams in the tournament? 14:45 - Is there room for the Big East alongside the SEC and Big Ten? 21:03 - Why BYU will top headlines in the coming years 25:08 - How BYU signed future NBA star AJ Dybantsa 28:48 - The Rick Pitino - John Calipari rivalry 33:58 - Why did Rick Pitino bench RJ Luis? 39:32 - The two Sweet 16 matchups to watch 40:59 - Maryland head coach Kevin Willard to Villanova? 49:30 - The ACC's most interesting head coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the traps in the Midwest Region! Houston may be a top seed, but a showdown with Gonzaga looms large. Also in the region are McNeese and High Point, who are eyeing Cinderella runs that could shake up the bracket. Kentucky, the No. 3 seed, has stumbled into March looking anything but steady, and Tennessee’s coach is looking to rewrite history for himself. The guys end their tournament bracket preview by unveiling who they think will fill the Final Four spots.   0:00 - Houston's brutal second round matchup against Gonzaga 3:52 - McNeese & High Point could be potential upset picks 5:48 - Kentucky, the No. 3 seed, looked disheveled the past couple of weeks 10:15 - UCLA vs. Utah St: Two big brands meet in the first round 12:07 - Tennessee's coach has a tortured NCAA Tournament history 14:19 - Jeff Borzello's Final Four picks 16:05 - Bill Connelly's Final Four picks 17:05 - Pete Thamel's Final Four picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the battlefield that is the West Region. UConn’s Dan Hurley is eyeing a massive upset over No. 1 seed Florida, while Oklahoma’s NBA-bound star is ready to step into the spotlight. Colorado State sees a clear path forward, but may stumble to Texas Tech or St. John's. With so many top contenders colliding, which team will make emerge and advance to the Final Four?   0:00 - What makes the West Region a gauntlet? 5:06 - UConn's Dan Hurley to upset Florida, the No. 1 seed? 13:16 - Oklahoma's coveted NBA prospect 14:46 - Colorado State's favorable pathway 16:37 - Drake's strategy is to run down the shot clock, will it work? 20:08 - Maryland ready to go on a run, can they get to the Elite Eight? 23:37 - Texas & St. John's are heavyweights in the West Region 25:37 - Why Kansas vs. Arkansas is a spicy matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer, discuss the East Region - the NCAA Tournament's biggest offensive powerhouse. BYU is ready to light up anyone in their path, but VCU lurks as a defensive force capable of shutting down the best. The guys also dive into Arizona’s star player that might be able to carry the team and if Duke can survive without Cooper Flagg.   0:00 - East region: The tourney's offensive powerhouse 2:02 - BYU: The elite scoring team 3:08 - VCU plays some of the best defense in the region 3:55 - Alabama isn't as tough as you think 5:00 - Why Oregon lost their way this season 6:30 - How college ball is evolving 11:30 - Baylor has been bit by the injury bug 14:22 - Arizona has the most enigmatic player in the country 17:02 - Can Akron's coach lead his team to upset Arizona? 22:26 - How long can Duke go without Cooper Flagg? 23:57 -  Why Montana doesn't stand a chance 25:37 - Saint Mary's is an anomaly this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer dive into their first gut reactions to the field, from Auburn’s No. 1 seed in the South Region to UC San Diego surging in with momentum. Plus, they break down key first-round matchups like Marquette vs. New Mexico and Louisville vs. Creighton, and debate how far teams like Yale and Michigan State can really go.   0:00 - Initial gut reactions to the tourney bracket 10:09 - Auburn: The number one seed in the south region 10:27 - UC San Diego entering the tourney with momentum 12:07 - Iowa State likely out after major player injury? 14:43 - Fun matchup: Marquette vs. New Mexico 15:46 - How far can Yale go? 18:00 - Spicy close matchup: Louisville vs. Creighton 19:28 - Michigan St: A chalky pick 22:05 - No. 1 seed Auburn doesn’t have a history of winning 24:00 - Should the SEC have 14 teams in the tourney? 27:16 - Preview: First Four play-in games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & ESPN writer Bill Connelly discuss Bowling Green's splashy offseason move by hiring Eddie George as their new head football coach - It's also a big win for the Mid-American Conference whose offseason has seen other coaches and players leave for greener pastures. The guys also look at early storylines for next season. Is Clemson back? Are they a top five team right now? Will Notre Dame's new roster get them to the College Football Playoff? Who will lead the charge at the quarterback position, Steve Angeli or CJ Carr?  0:00 - Why eyes are on Eddie George at Bowling Green 2:22 - The two emerging head coach hiring trends 6:10 - The talented coaches & players leaving the MAC 13:41 - The MAC rivalry you may not know about 14:19 - A way-too-early CFP scenario prediction 19:17 - Will Clemson be a top five team next season? 21:26 - In a 14-team CFP, what is the 4-4-2-2-1-1 model? 36:39 - How will head coach Marcus Freeman reset Notre Dame? 40:38 - Who will be Notre Dame's starting quarterback be next season? 42:23 - How is Rece on EA Sports CFB 25 Dynasty Mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the bitter standoff between the ACC, Florida State, and Clemson that threatened to fracture the conference. Now that a settlement has emerged, they get into what it entails and if it's sustainable through 2030. Then, Field Yates, NFL Draft analyst joins the pod! He attended the NFL Combine and shares which players he thinks put on a standout performance and the possible hits Will Howard's and Shedeur Sanders' draft stock took. 0:00 - Why were the ACC, Florida State & Clemson at odds? 6:13 - How big of a deal is the ACC, FSU, Clemson settlement? 10:20 - How much revenue will be paid to players? 13:22 - What will college football look like in 2030? 15:39 - Will streaming services want to broadcast games? 18:18 - The best way to watch the NCAA Tournament 21:12 - How good are AI chat bots at NCAA Tourney trivia? 23:27 - Why teams will overthink DL Mason Graham 25:17 - The NFL draft difference makers outside the top 10 30:30 - Will Howard’s poor performance at the NFL Combine 35:26 - Did Shedeur Sanders shoot down his NFL draft stock? 39:54 - Field Yates’ near altercation at the NFL Combine 44:20 - Should teams be charged a timeout for faked injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Matt Miller, NFL draft insider discuss the quarterback class lacking surefire stars and how this could potentially create volatility in the draft order. Specifically, they get into Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders who flashed toughness and precision throughout the season yet still needs the right team to believe in him. They also look at Travis Hunter, a two-way talent. Will he stick with the cornerback position, where great players are scarce, or chase the money at wide receiver? Finally, they evaluate some familiar-named quarterbacks expected to go in the latter rounds. Could one rise up to be an NFL star? 0:00 - Why college spring games could disappear 7:21 - What is the depth level of the 2025 NFL draft class? 9:52 - Will Travis Hunter play both ways in the NFL? 16:56 - The player to NOT be blindsided on 18:17 - Could QB Shedeur Sanders fall out of the top 10 draft picks? 24:23 - Pros & cons about QB Cam Ward 26:40 - Where will QBs Quinn Ewers, Jalen Milroe, Dillon Gabriel land in the draft? 31:00 - What kind of NIL deals do players at smaller schools have? 32:50 - Besides NIL, the highest currency in college football is… 36:37 - The best time to be a college free agent 38:00 - Where to find NIL data on schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the meeting of power brokers in New Orleans and how the decisions from this event could shift the balance of power in the sport. Will this lead to a future SEC and Big Ten partnership? If so, can the Big 12 and ACC level up their teams enough to remain in the sphere of relevance? Meanwhile, in basketball, the NCAA Tournament could expand to 76 teams. The guys get into how this doesn't just benefit teams at the top but is also transformative to those who can break through and get into the field. 0:00 - Should the SEC teams play 8, 9, or 10 conference games? 6:21 - What’s the best way to get more eyes on college football? 12:18 - Will the SEC & Big Ten form a future partnership? 15:48 - Why the current peace in college football won’t last 22:38 - The Big 12 & ACC need to bring the pressure 32:24 - Why expand the NCAA hoops tourney to 76 teams? 40:20 - The hoops tourney expansion primary positive effect 43:28 - Why QB John Mateer to Oklahoma is interesting 45:55 - Can QB Miller Moss sneak Louisville into the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles could be the missing piece that pushes Penn State to win a national title. Also, they say Clemson is flying under the radar when they shouldn't be. The guys bring out all the details on how Clemson leveled up. Then, ESPN national recruiting reporter Eli Lederman joins the pod to talk North Carolina, specifically how Bill Belichick has yet to put together a star-studded roster. Finally, Rece and Pete get into the underrated basketball history at Auburn and Alabama, and why you should have eyes on that Saturday matchup! 0:00 - Which Ohio State coaches are out? 5:00 - Penn State to win a title with DC Jim Knowles? 8:00 - Why you shouldn't sleep on Clemson right now 10:53 - Is Texas the number one team going into next season? 13:41 - What to expect from the College Football Playoff meetings 20:30 - Did Belichick recruit any high school stars for UNC? 23:27 - Who did Belichick bring in from the transfer portal? 32:15 - What you need to know about UNC quarterback Bryce Baker 35:00 - Why Auburn vs Alabama is a blockbuster college basketball game 45:30 - Rece's first-ever concert was with Elvis Presley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, take a birds eye view of the first year of the 12-team playoff and discuss the concerns they have from both the regular season and the postseason. Moreover, they get into the broader topic of college player professionalization and how they see that moving forward. Then they touch on the best stories that caught their eye and the stories coming this fall. The pod has a survey! Fill it out to contribute your thoughts on how the pod went this season: https://forms.gle/UHFg4idbbA5q7SHFA  0:00 - Welcome 1:50 - CFP National Championship recap with Ryan McGee 15:28 - What fixes should be made to the 12-team playoff? 19:30 - How should conference disparity be addressed? 27:30 - How should college player professionalization be addressed? 34:43 - How to differentiate college football from the NFL? 40:24 - The best parts of the regular season 45:10 - What to look forward to next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Harry Lyles Jr., host of "Countdown to GameDay" on the ESPN College Football YouTube channel, discuss the adversity Ohio State overcame to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, the end of the narrative about Ryan Day's job being at stake, Notre Dame's promising future and more! 0:00 - Ohio State claims 7th national title 2:41 - Ohio State coach Ryan Day's gutsy call 4:34 - Did Notre Dame respond correctly on third-and-11? 5:39 - Ohio State's formula to secure the win 7:28 - What will Notre Dame's roster look like next season? 11:25 - The narrative that's been put to rest 12:20 - What's in store for Ohio State next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Notre Dame's resiliency, the path to outlasting Ohio State, and how a national title will affect each coach in the eyes of their programs and fans. Then, Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti joins! He breaks down what he's seen from both Notre Dame and Indiana when he played them this past season. He also talks about how quarterback Kurtis Rourke played an entire season on a torn ACL, how he's rebuilding Indiana, and what to expect from their new quarterback! 0:00 - How Notre Dame has found ways to win 5:00 - The lore around Notre Dame 9:00 - How to deal with Ohio State's offensive line 12:37 - Ohio State fans fully embracing Coach Ryan Day? 18:11 - Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: Previous matchups 23:29 - National Championship game predictions 30:23 - Indiana coach Curt Cignetti joins! 31:00 - Cignetti on this year's transfer portal 32:44 - Kurtis Rourke played an entire season on a torn ACL? 34:00 - Cignetti on signing ex-Cal QB Fernando Mendoza 35:53 - Cignetti breaks down how the title game will go down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss the moment when Texas could've turned the tide of the game, Texas' future with Arch Manning, Jack Sawyer's unyielding loyalty and impeccable leadership with the Buckeyes, and If Notre Dame can keep the national title game close against Ohio State. 0:00 - Ohio State's soul killing plays 4:57 - Ohio State vs Texas: Who had the better regular season? 6:30 - Ohio State Jack Sawyer's scoop-and-score 9:09 - The person that bleeds buckeyes from their veins and their soul 11:16 - Is Texas close to eventually winning a national title? 15:20 - Notre Dame to put up a fight against Ohio State in national title game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the 54 seconds of football that changed Notre Dame's program, the eyebrow raising injuries for both Notre Dame and Penn State, the gauntlet Ohio State is in to get to the national title game and their next mammoth matchup against Texas, the transfer portal moves that caught Pete's eye, and more! 0:00 - A day dedicated to a notable Notre Dame coach 1:00 - The semifinals matchups everyone wanted? 4:26 - Notre Dame's crucial 54 seconds against Georgia 8:48 - Can Notre Dame run their punt team off the field before a play? 12:22 - The Big Ten's dominant season + a note about the top conference debate 22:19 - Penn State & Notre Dame key injury updates 27:02 - Penn State & Notre Dame storylines you may not know 30:23 - The team to take down Ohio State 34:57 - Texas' major execution issues 41:29 - The most interesting transfer portal moves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ohio State's bludgeoning of Oregon, the person they caught wearing a Cheshire Cat grin at the end of the game, the rivalry between two coaches that they've picked up on, the mess of the Texas - Arizona State game, what Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's said to his team following the Sugar Bowl's postponement, and more. 0:00 - Unbelievable Ohio State stat of the night 5:00 - Which Ohio State Buckeye stunned Oregon? 5:47 - Ohio State mindset that pushed them to a win 9:00 - Texas was playing with their food? 11:42 - Why Arizona State deserves their flowers 16:52 - The trend for Big 12 teams after they reach the top 18:46 - What Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said about the truck attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ college football ranking system, discuss the adjustments teams need to make to push through to the semifinals. In between, they talk about the obnoxious team they can't wait to watch, the section of the bracket they view as a dogged cage match, the unfair assessment of Ohio State's quarterback, how risky Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman will be, the biggest threat to the Sugar Bowl winner and more! 1:58 The toughest section of the playoff bracket 5:33 How teams are prepping for the Rose Bowl 12:02 Fair to criticize Ohio State's Will Howard? 18:20 Did Oregon previously overachieve against Ohio State? 21:52 What NFL scouts expect from the Sugar Bowl 26:39 Gunner Stockton auditions for Georgia starting QB role 32:21 The stakes for Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman 35:18 Will Georgia's title-winning character pull them through? 38:46 Who is the Peach Bowl underdog yapper? 40:42 The best non-Indiana story goes to… 47:50 Can Penn State continue their undefeated streak in the Fiesta Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Harry Lyles, host of "Countdown to GameDay" on the ESPN College Football YouTube channel, and Heather Dinich, ESPN College Football Playoff insider, discuss how Notre Dame made history, the deep issues behind the underwhelming playoff games, what you can't bring from the NFL to college, and the job security of coaches James Franklin and Ryan Day. 0:00 - The difference between the Notre Dame & Ohio State playoff home games 3:15 - What led to the first round blowout games 11:35 - The under-the-radar playoff issue: Neutral sites 17:02 - How Penn State's James Franklin & Ohio State's Ryan Day silenced critics 32:18 - Why Ohio State Jeremiah Smith had the best weekend 34:10 - Quarterfinal games: Things to look forward to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network discuss the teams that have it the worst in the first round of the College Football Playoff, whether Indiana can continue their historic win streak, SMU going into a Penn State home game, Clemson's uneven matchup against Texas, Ohio State's redemption game and so much more! 0:00 - How will teams handle frigid first round playoff games? 4:02 - Notre Dame has an opportunity to beat Indiana and make a run to the title 12:35 - SMU beware of a Penn State home "white out" game 20:06 - Does Clemson stand a chance against a mighty Texas team? 26:35 - Ohio State finally gets a home night game, takes on Tennessee 39:22 - Best in game: 2024 Heisman winner Travis Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marty Smith & Ryan McGee of "Marty & McGee" take over the pod! They're joined by Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst, to discuss Bill Belichick potentially going to North Carolina and his glaring college football weakness. They also get into the possibility of college players being coached at the NFL level and Belichick's ability to focus more on the player-coach relationship. 0:00 - College football is morphing into the NFL 2:27 - Belichick to handle rosters & black tie events? 4:06 - Belichick's weakness: Drafting players 9:08 - Belichick to deal with college free agency? 12:25 - College players ready to be coached at NFL level? 16:32 - College players need mentorship 22:25 - UNC to let Stephen Belichick coach in the future? 25:26 - UNC to give total control to Belichick? 32:47 - Early NFL draft look 36:44 - Who will win the Heisman trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Heather Dinich, national college football insider, discuss the teams that got screwed out of the College Football Playoff and why they don't have sympathy for them. They also get into Ohio State's gauntlet of a pathway to the title, Clemson's direct pathway to the CFP through the ACC, neutral sites and player injuries preventing teams from making long CFP runs, and the intensified pressure for teams to grow competitively fast! 0:00 - Heather Dinich joins from outside the CFP Selection Committee room 1:43 - Clemson and Arizona State rewarded for title wins 3:56 - CFP discussions to change format begin on January 20 9:58 - Which teams got screwed this year? 14:18 - Indiana and Notre Dame meet in the first round 16:43 - How will Ohio State respond in first round after Michigan loss? 20:08 - Clemson keeps winning ACC, why not stay? 26:32 - Pressure on teams to grow competitively fast 28:35 - Best in game: Georgia backup QB Gunner Stockton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Georgia vs. Texas rematch, the Big 12 team that will fall out of the College Football Playoff, the irony SMU is more likely to make the CFP over Alabama, and more! In this episode, they look at all the conference title matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. 2:47 - Georgia vs Texas rematch! 10:07 - Penn State faces Oregon, the singular undefeated team 13:05 - Iowa State vs Arizona State, loser won't make the playoff 16:02 - ACC title game to determine number of ACC teams in CFP? 20:37 - Could UNLV upset Boise State and nab the 12th playoff bid? 23:41 - Potentially a fun snowy American Athletic title game 26:19 - Is it Ohio's year to take the Mid-American title? 27:24 - High drama in Sun Belt title over Marshall's coach 28:41 - After C-USA title game, will Western Kentucky's coach leave for Purdue? 33:39 - If Penn State loses to Oregon, does their final ranking put them behind Ohio State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer who says his team can win a national championship. But first, he gives his thoughts on the Week 15 rankings which project Alabama as the last team to secure a playoff bid. Then, he addresses his team's loss to Oklahoma (24-3). After, Rece and Pete talk about Alabama's ranking position ahead of Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina, if SMU will fall out of the playoff bracket completely and how far Georgia could tumble if they lose the SEC title game to Texas and simultaneously pick up their third loss.   0:00 - Welcome 1:00 - Alabama to stay in last playoff spot? 3:06 - SMU not locked into playoff 4:47 - Effect of Georgia losing SEC title game 6:22 - Kalen DeBoer on being in the playoff 8:03 - Kalen DeBoer on losing to Oklahoma 9:18 - Kalen DeBoer on his players adjusting to the coaching change 11:05 - Kalen DeBoer on the intensity of the SEC 12:44 - Kalen DeBoer on winning the national championship 15:10 - Kalen DeBoer on playing in cold climates 16:02 - Kalen DeBoer on where he'll watch the ACC title game 17:35 - Alabama deserves to be ahead of Miami? 28:08 - Compelling playoff matchups 30:39 - What could be the biggest change in the rankings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss flag planting being insulting, why it became a trend this year and what to do about it. They also get into Ohio State's collapse to Michigan, why their $20 million roster couldn't pull in a win and their missing key factor. Then they talk about Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and his sweet revenge, not just on Miami but on Ohio State. Lastly, the guys get into playoff bids and the decision to choose between an SEC three-loss team or Miami. 0:00 - Welcome 1:14 - Ohio State scoreless in second half against Michigan 7:39 - Beating Michigan: What Ohio State is missing 17:10 - Flag planting is insulting, invites conflict 22:18 - Why is flag planting a rivalry week theme this year? 24:12 - Flag planting calls one's character into question 30:11 - Best In Game: Syracuse Quarterback Kyle McCord 34:28 - Miami's questionable strategy against Syracuse 35:47 - Throwback to the final play of the 2013 Iron Bowl (Kick Six lore) 39:09 - College Football Playoff decisions: SEC three-loss team or Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dissect the resumes of three-loss SEC teams and ruminate on Tulane (In the AAC) and if they could make it into the CFP over a Big 12 team with three losses. Next, Pete talks about the days leading up to moment when North Carolina fired coach Mack Brown. He also lays out Brown's possible replacements. Lastly, they look at Week 14 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top!   0:00 - CFP Week 14 Rankings: Two Big Winners 2:30 - Is the SEC similar to the Big Ten? 7:47 - How should teams be ranked? 12:23 - CFP final bids: Big 12 three-loss champ or AAC two-loss champ 15:11 - Coming up: Preview of a CFP-related crucial game 16:39 - North Carolina fires football coach Mack Brown 26:57 - Rivalry from the Big 12 to SEC: Texas vs Texas A&M 32:16 - ACC teams meet: Georgia Tech vs Georgia 34:22 - High CFP stakes game: South Carolina vs Clemson 38:57 - Will Syracuse upset Miami's ACC title game hopes? 41;01 - Ohio State to beat rival Michigan, who won last three years? 43:58 - Iowa State trying to stay atop Big 12 with Kansas State win 45:15 - Notre Dame vs USC: One team climbing, another falling 49:06 - Ranking the top Thanksgiving dishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Ohio State's high caliber game, Indiana getting caught, and how they each fit into the College Football Playoff picture. Do both teams look like playoff teams? Is Indiana deserving of a CFP spot? They also get into the Alabama - Oklahoma game where a penalty robbed Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams of a top moment this year, which brings into question the usefulness of instant replay. Will the game eventually see robot umps on the field? Lastly, they talk about Ole Miss' chances of getting into the CFP, Big 12 teams battling for a conference title, and the CFP format fix that could remedy a glaring issue. 0:00 - Welcome 1:26 - Do Indiana & Ohio State Look Like Playoff Teams? 8:52 - CFP Spot Wasted If A Team Is Not A Natty Contender? 15:18 - How To Evaluate Nonconference Schedules? 19:06 - Best In Game: Nebraska Takes Win Against Wisconsin 20:02 - Alabama's Lack Of Depth Exposed Against Oklahoma 22:02 - The Egregious Call In The Alabama-Oklahoma Game 30:40 - Ole Miss Blew Opportunities To Beat Florida 38:30 - Big 12 Chaos: Nine Teams Vying For Title Game Bid 44:22 - CFP Fix: No Automatic Bye For Top Conference Champs 47:26 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Greg Schiano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 13 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the reason Ohio State is shuffling their offensive line around, who Cam Skattebo is, why The Swamp is a dangerous spot for Ole Miss, and the uniforms the guys are looking to forward to seeing on the field! 3:48 - Indiana vs. Ohio State 10:22 - Colorado vs. Kansas 15:00 - Wisconsin vs. Nebraska 20:02 - BYU vs. Arizona State 23:37 - Alabama vs. Oklahoma 28:11 - Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Draft Status 30:43 - Ole Miss vs. Florida 35:29 - Army vs. Notre Dame 40:20 - GameDay Deep Cut: UNLV vs. San José State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Joey Galloway, former Ohio State wide receiver, discuss the importance of protecting a quarterback. They get into the heated debate on whether or not it makes sense for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti to bench Kurtis Rourke this weekend as the Hoosiers take on Ohio State. The guys also take a look at the College Football Playoff Week 13 rankings and give their thoughts on the competitive state of the SEC and which teams could make it to the conference title game. They end the show with some early predictions on which teams could come out on top of the Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and the American conference! 1:51 - Should Indiana sit quarterback Kurtis Rourke for Ohio State game? 9:04 - Bigger game for Indiana: Ohio State or CFP first round? 18:50 - Rankings issue brewing amongst two loss SEC teams 24:04 - Is the SEC having their greatest season ever? 32:08 - The steep impact of taking on a single loss 36:36 - Ohio State adjusts to offensive line injuries 40:45 - Rapid fire: Which team is the best team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Oregon coach Dan Lanning's bold calls, Kansas disrupting BYU's perfect season, Arizona State's shot at a conference title, the lack of statement wins in Texas' and Indiana's schedules, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's clever press conference move, and Louisville's botched game against Stanford. 0:00 - Welcome 3:10 - Are SEC Teams A Cut Above Everyone Else? 5:31 - Oregon Won Against A Formidable Wisconsin Team 14:14 - A Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash 22:14 - Resume Comparison: Texas vs Indiana 31:30 - Does Intent To Schedule Matter? 38:58 - Tennessee Penalty & Subsequent Press Conference 42:22 - Best In Game: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty 47:45 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Louisville  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 12 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out Pete's update on Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and if he will be cleared from concussion protocols to play Georgia. Also, tune in to find out about Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's tanking draft stock, why Rece picked Washington this week around, their thoughts on if Texas-Arkansas is really a rivalry, and if Navy will be eliminated from the AAC title game! 0:00 - Tennessee vs. Georgia 11:07 - Michigan State vs. Illinois 12:59 - Kansas vs. BYU 17:29 - Cincinnati vs. Iowa State 20:46 - Utah vs. Colorado 24:45 - Texas vs. Arkansas 30:21 - Friday game preview: UCLA vs. Washington 34:22 - GameDay deep cut preview: Tulane vs. Navy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and EJ Manuel, former Florida State quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick, discuss the values they consider when it comes to ranking teams, Georgia's deep drop in the rankings, Miami's fall to Georgia Tech, and what is going on with Florida State's quarterback, coordinators and head coach Mike Norvell. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome  7:00 – When Ranking Teams, What Values Do You Consider? 14:00 – CFP Committee Valuing Strength Of Schedule Enough?  22:15 – CFP Question: Is The ACC A One-Bid League? 26:25 – What’s Going On With Florida State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss LSU being unable to contain Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia's chances of taking on a third loss, Miami finally finding its first loss, Florida State's loss of both of coordinators and the fallout from the Holy War game between Utah and BYU. Utah's athletic director Mark Harlan says the game was "stolen" from them! Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome  3:30 - LSU Jarring Night Game Home Loss To Alabama 19:03 - Best In Game Alabama QB Jalen Milroe 22:17 - Utah AD Says Game Against BYU Was ‘Stolen’ 30:09 - Big 12 Title Game TO Include Colorado? 38:37 - Miami Finally Found A Loss, Fell To Georgia Tech 46:30 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Gov Jeff Landry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 11 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the non-quarterback difference makers in the Alabama-LSU game, whether Ole Miss can clip Georgia, and if Vanderbilt can continue their competitive streak in the SEC! 1:08 - Alabama vs. LSU 8:34 - Georgia vs. Ole Miss 17:30 - Iowa State vs. Kansas 20:41 - South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt 27:10 - Colorado vs. Texas Tech 31:57 - Friday Game: Iowa vs. UCLA 37:22 - Under The Radar Game: Miami vs. Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the “College GameDay” broadcast show, discuss this season's first round of College Football Playoff rankings. More specifically, they get into whether Indiana can overtake Miami and Penn State, if two ACC teams can make it into the bracket, Boise's pathway to a title and more! They also talk about the future of the CFP, the pros and cons of autobids and why there should be trust in a CFP committee. They end the show with a glimpse of this weekend's CFP elimination games - Alabama vs. LSU and Georgia vs. Ole Miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss what it takes at the highest level of the sport, for Penn State to take down a team like Ohio State. They also get into the amount of pressure there is on coaches and why it's not so easy to take a beat to enjoy a moment of victory. Then they talk about what could possibly be going on with Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck given the amount of interceptions he's throwing. Finally, they touch on South Carolina bringing Texas A&M back down to Earth and if SMU can make the College Football Playoff! Timecodes  0:00 - Welcome  0:28 - Penn State’s Glaring Weakness Against Ohio State 06:16 - Shoud Ohio State Be Concerned About QB Will Howard? 16:24 - A Crucial Matchup Loss Is Not The End Of The World 23:21 - Is Georgia QB Carson Beck Regressing? 37:28 - ACC TItle Game Set? Miami vs SMU? 44:20 - Dumb Loses more Than Smart Wins: ULM Meltdown 46:18 - ICYMI SC Players SIng Fantasia’s Song To Coach’s Wife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 10 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out all about the elite defensive talent going into the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina game, whether or not Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris will play on Saturday against Arkansas, why Pete says SMU has jumped up leagues, and more! 1:35 - Ohio State vs. Penn State 6:49 - Pitt vs. SMU 11:52 - Florida vs. Georgia 16:52 - Texas A&M vs. South Carolina 21:29 - Ole Miss vs. Arkansas 25:56 - Indiana vs. Michigan State 29:27 - Oregon vs. Michigan 30:29 - Friday Preview: San Diego State vs. Boise State 33:15 - GameDay Deep Cut Preview: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and former Ohio State wide receiver Joey Galloway, discuss why Penn State may need two quarterbacks against Ohio State, the problem with Ohio State's offensive front, and the stakes for each team going into Saturday's big game. Plus, Galloway gets into why Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stands out from all others that have gone through that locker room. Lastly, the guys talk about the precarious position Ole Miss is in at this time of year, the rake Texas A&M might step on this weekend, and why it's hard for them to take their eyes off of SMU and Pitt. 0:00 - Welcome  2:03 - Ohio State vs Penn State: Who Needs This Win More? 6:38 - OSU vs PSU: OSU Could Shuffle Their Offensive Front 15:40 - The Pressure On Ohio State To Take A Win Against Penn St 26:55 - The Identity Of Ole Miss Hangs In The Balance 40:20 - It’s Weird That SMU & Pitt Are Atop The ACC Standings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Texas A&M Mike Elko's cryptic postgame comment and who he was really directing it at. Hint: It's not who you would expect. They also get into Elko's deft maneuver to switch out quarterback Conner Weigman for Marcel Reed which ended up winning them the game against LSU. Then, they cover Colorado's bowl berth, the groove Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers seems to have found, Alabama's awkward homecoming atmosphere and why the SMU vs Duke game on Saturday was both awful and great. 0:00 - Welcome  9:00 - How Is Indiana An Execution Monster? 18:00 - Texas A&M Mike Elko Deftly Navigated QB Maneuvers 29:48 - Best In Game: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed 35:00 - More Big 12 News: Colorado Clinches Bowl Berth 42:43 - An Awful & Great Game: SMU vs Duke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 9 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out if Indiana can score a win against Washington, the team you may not expect to have the best defensive line in the country, and why SMU vs. Duke could end up being a key game in the ACC! 2:06 - Washington vs. Indiana 11:57 - LSU vs. Texas A&M 18:55 - Penn State vs. Wisconsin 25:23 - Notre Dame vs. Navy 33:25 - Texas vs. Vanderbilt 42:00 - Friday Preview: Boise State vs. UNLV 45:32 - GameDay Deep Cut Preview: SMU vs. Duke 50:35 - What Are You Looking Forward To This Week & Beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Roman Harper, former Alabama safety and host of "Read & React" on SEC Network discuss Alabama's high expectations, the growing pains the players are going through when it comes to adjusting to schemes and if they might take on another loss this weekend against Missouri. Then they get into Oklahoma's woes and why offensive coordinator Seth Littrell found himself out of the job. Next, Harper details the outcomes that would have to fall into place for Penn State to win a CFP national championship. Lastly, Thamel reveals what it would cost USC to part ways with head coach Lincoln Riley. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome  1:41 - Roman Harper: Why Football Is A Game Of Inches 10:18 - Roman Harper On Alabama’s Transition Period 19:42 - Roman Harper Previews LSU @ Texas A&M 27:32 - What’s The Source Of Oklahoma’s Offensive Woes? 42:07 - Coaching Carousel Name: USC’s Lincoln Riley 47:03 - Coaching Carousel Name: Florida’s Billy Napier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel plus Ryan McGee and Marty Smith from "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network dive into all the wild scenes from the Tennessee field storming after their win against Alabama, then turn their attention to the controversial Georgia-Texas pass interference call. On this subject, they talk about what steps the officials should've taken, whether or not coaches should speak out against officials, and possible corrective courses of action going forward. Finally, Marty shares with the group the text message he got from Georgia Coach Kirby Smart! 0:00 - Welcome  2:03 - Tennessee Fans Storm The Field After Alabama Win 11:12 - Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava Has The Right Resources  12:53 - What Went Wrong For Texas Against Georgia? 22:31 - Coaches Must Reserve Their Opinions On Officiating  33:51 - Kirby Smart: We’re Supposed To Be Doubted 43:14 - QB Cam Ward Keeps Miami Out Of Trouble 48:56 - Best In Game: Missouri QB Brady Cook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 8 matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out about Alabama's communication issues, the hard times Tennessee's offense is going through, what to expect from North Texas when Army plays them in November, and more. Don't forget to leave a comment on the games you picked to win the weekend! 1:40 – GameDay BTS: How An Oregon Student Got A Second-Chance Kick For $100,000 3:21 – Nebraska vs. Indiana 8:16 – Georgia vs. Texas 14:16 – Alabama vs. Tennessee 21:50 – Miami vs. Louisville 26:13 – Michigan vs. Illinois 30:44 – Oregon vs. Purdue 34:36 – GameDay Deep Cut Preview: North Texas vs. Memphis 38:39 – GameDay BTS: How Rece Took The Superdog Pick Lead 42:48 – The Best Uniforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give an early look at what some first round CFP matchups might look like, and talk about how teams with early big nonconference wins might pay for this down the line. Then they get into Indiana's long non-winning history and how coach Curt Cignetti has helped give the Hoosiers their second best season start. Lastly, they bring up the coaches they think might end up on the coaching carousel. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome  01:20 - Utilizing The AP Poll To Project The CFP Bracket 15:31 - CFP Question: Does A Three-Loss Team Get In? 22:36 - HC Curt Cignetti is Reintroducing Winning At Indiana 34:28 - Coaching Carousel: HC Jobs To Possibly Open Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Week 7's marquee matchup, Oregon vs. Ohio State, how the Ducks proved they can play in the Big Ten, the questionable moment when Oregon sent out a 12th defender and whether this was intentional or not, and Ohio State's quarterback Will Howard's slide that ran out the clock and lost them the game. They also get into USC's own clock mismanagement snafu, except in this case, why didn't USC didn't take all of their timeouts? Before rounding out the show, they get into Ole Miss' costly loss to LSU in overtime, players faking injuries, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian trolling Oklahoma with a corny dog. 0:00 - Welcome 00:36 – Oregon Punched Up To Ohio St, A Gold Standard Team 11:36 – Did Oregon Purposefully Send Out A 12th Player? 24:42 - Unforgivable: USC Leaving Timeouts On The Table 36:22 – Players Faking Injuries: How To Discourage This? 42:31 – Best In Game: Texas Blowout Against Oklahoma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark, host of the "This is Football" podcast, and Spencer Hall, host of "Big Dumb Football" on ESPN's College Football YouTube channel, fill in for Rece Davis and Pete Thamel. They look at Week 7 weekend matchups and give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games. Tune in to find out who they think is slightly better between Ohio State and Oregon, whether or not LSU's Brian Kelly is going to get fired, the wide talent variance in the Red River Rivalry, and more! 1:13 - Ohio State vs. Oregon 7:35 - Ole Miss vs. LSU 12:59 - Red River Rivalry: Texas vs. Oklahoma 17:44 - Kansas State vs. Colorado 22:11 - South Carolina vs. Alabama 26:25 - Penn State vs. USC 34:44 - Iowa State vs. West Virginia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark, host of the "This is Football" podcast, and senior writers Heather Dinich and Jake Trotter fill in for Rece Davis and Pete Thamel. They discuss the big rankings shifts in the AP Poll that happened as a result of all the Week 6 upsets, whether or not two ACC teams will end up with playoff bids over Notre Dame, and if any other Group of Five team can make it into the rankings over Boise State. Also, ahead of Ohio State vs. Oregon, they get into the longtime bond between Ohio State's Ryan Day and Chip Kelly, and ahead of the Red River Rivalry, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers return from his oblique injury. 0:00 - Welcome 2:11 - The AP Poll vs College Football Playoff Rankings 10:57 - AP Poll: Clemson Climbed To No. 10 14:51 - Debating Whether The CFP Committee Looks At Brands 19:15 - AP Poll: Boise State Is The Lone Ranked G5 Team 22:45 - Red River Rivalry This Sat: Texas vs Oklahoma 28:30 - Dark Horse Team To Win The National Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network dive into all the weekend chaos! Vanderbilt taking down No. 1 Alabama was by far the biggest stunner. The guys get into how it all happened and what's to come for Tennessee who faces Vanderbilt at the end of the season. They also give a nod to all the sprightly digital jabs traded by fans and teams as a result of these games, and take a look at how this could shape the College Football Playoff. 0:00 - Welcome 1:00 - Is Everyone Recovering From The Weekend Chaos? 9:14 - Best In Game: Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia 16:20 - Vanderbilt Has A Functional SEC Roster This Season 24:38 - Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman’s Statement Game 34:21 - Heisman Contender: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the “College GameDay” broadcast show, look at Week 6 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out whether or not Miami quarterback Cam Ward is a threat to Cal, what's wrong with Auburn, the revamped profiles of the national championship teams Michigan and Washington facing each other for a rematch, and more! 1:27 - How will Cal fans welcome Stanford Steve? 5:10 - Miami vs. Cal 8:31 - Missouri vs. Texas A&M 13:30 - Michigan vs. Washington 15:06 - Auburn vs. Georgia 17:21 - Iowa vs. Ohio State 19:00 - Clemson vs. Florida State 21:05 - GameDay Deep Cut Preview: Syracuse vs. UNLV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the SEC and Big Ten middle-of-the-field teams that are currently on the cusp of making the College Football Playoff, what stands out the Big 12's CFP contenders so far, which unranked Big 12 teams might slide their way into a playoff spot, and whether it makes sense for Clemson, one of the few ranked ACC teams, to be all the down at No. 15. They also get into what NFL scouts have said about who they think is the top quarterback in college football! 0:00 - Welcome 1:03 - AP Poll Highlights SEC Teams Lining Up For CFP Spot 07:40 - AP Poll Highlights Big Ten Teams Up For CFP Spot 14:03 - AP Poll Indicates Big 12 To Have Single CFP Bid 22:39 - Who Is The Top Quarterback In College Football? 32:19 - Making The Transition From College To The NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss heart-of-a-champion Georgia and their climb from being down 28 points against Alabama - what they did right and what they could have done better to pull out a win. They also give credit to Alabama freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams for his spectacular end-of-game touchdown play. Then they get into two big weekend calls: Kentucky's play call that put them over the top and the refs' decision to overturn Virginia Tech's touchdown. 00:00 - Welcome 00:27 - Alabama Freshman WR Ryan Williams' TD Catch 02:00 - Georgia's Comeback Victory Ripped Away By Alabama 09:30 - Georgia's Successes & Missteps 26:18 - Kentuckys Big Call Won Them The Game Over Ole Miss 31:58 - Miami Still Faces Issues, Despite Win Against VA Tech 44:36 - Colorado Responds To Doubters, Wins Against UCF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College GameDay's Rece Davis and Stanford Steve look at Week 5 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out, in Kentucky vs. Ole Miss, whether or not Ole Miss is ready for SEC games. They also get into why Louisville vs. Notre Dame is a playoff elimination game for the Fighting Irish. Finally, they talk about who can be more productive on fourth downs, Georgia or Alabama. 0:48 - UNLV QB Matthew Sluka leaves the Rebels 7:09 - What Georgia needs to overcome 8:56 - What Alabama needs to overcome 12:30 - Kentucky vs. Ole Miss 16:20 - Colorado vs. UCF 21:04 - Louisville vs. Notre Dame 25:01 - Illinois vs. Penn State 27:52 - Deep cut preview: Maryland vs. Indiana 30:46 - Deep cut preview: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M 33:38 - Arizona vs. Utah 35:47 - Oregon vs. UCLA 38:27 - Georgia vs. Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Heather Dinich, ESPN senior writer, discuss the root of Alabama and Georgia's rivalry, the strategy Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is zeroing in on for Saturday, and why Georgia will keep the game close. They also get into how the outcome of this matchup will figure into each team's playoff contention chances.   0:00 - Georgia vs. Alabama: Rivals born from excellence 0:52 - George’s losses to Alabama 2:04 - Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer’s Saturday strategy 3:21 - Alabama’s advantage: Executing explosive plays  4:16 - Georgia’s defense could stop Alabama’s explosive plays 5:21 - How Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe factors into the game 6:51 - Why Georgia shouldn’t be underestimated 8:39 - Is Georgia the best overall team right now? 12:21 - Georgia vs. Alabama: How the CFP committee might evaluate this game 14:42 - The CFP committee should evaluate teams wins-losses absent of conference names 19:13 - What would be an exciting possible CFP on-campus game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, give their flowers to Colorado for their Hail Mary touchdown that tied the game and led to the Buffaloes' overtime win against Baylor. The guys also get into Oklahoma Brent Venables' candidness about switching out quarterbacks in the game against Tennessee. Then they get into their shock at North Carolina's program-shaking loss to James Madison, 50 -70. 0:00 - Welcome 1:00 - Great Saturday Theater: Colorado Vs Baylor 14:05 - Right Now: Colorado’s Travis Hunter Among Top Players 21:19 - Best In Game: BYU WR Parker Kingston 27:23 - Why Did Oklahoma Bench QB Jackson Arnold? 38:24 - JMU’s Wild Victory Against North Carolina, 70-50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College GameDay's Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve look at Week 4 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what might go down in USC vs. Michigan, whether or not Utah's QB Cam Rising will start against Oklahoma State, and why they think Miami vs. South Florida will be a high-octane high scoring game! 3:49 - Illinois @ Nebraska 6:42 - Florida @ Mississippi State 11:43 - USC @ Michigan 16:32 - Utah @ Oklahoma State 21:12 - Miami @ South Florida 22:44 - Tennessee @ Oklahoma 30:58 - UL Monroe @ Texas 36:51 - A story about young AJ Hawk and Kirk Herbstreit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview Rece's sit-down interview with Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and go over his ties, as a Heisman Trophy runner-up and quarterbacks coach, to Oklahoma. They also get into Florida State and Clemson possibly dropping their lawsuits with the ACC and potentially being let out of the grant of rights. Then UNLV coach Barry Odom joins to talk about his strong 3-0 start to the season, the Mountain West being shaken up by the Pac-12, and his strategy for making the College Football Playoff! 0:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Tennessee HC Josh Heupel Heads To Oklahoma 06:13 - Florida State & Clemson To Drop ACC Lawsuits? 12:46 - UNLV HC: NIL Opportunitites Are Better In Las Vegas 17:16 - UNLV Coach Talks Strategy On Making The CFP 20:43 - UNLV Coach: A Star I Would LIke To See At A Game... 25:38 - MIchigan Starts QB Alex Orji Over Davis Warren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss South Carolina's "2001-A Space Odyssey" iconic field entrance and how the Gamecock's game against LSU could have been different if quarterback LaNorris Sellers wasn't injured. They also get into Billy Napier's 1-2 record this season and why he could be out as Florida's head coach. Before ending the show, they touch on Texas quarterback Arch Manning's dominant performance, Georgia's surprising narrow win, and Washington's blunder against Washington State. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome 2:00 - One Of The Great Field Entrances In CFB… 04:08 - SC Wins If QB LaNorris Sellers Isn’t Injured? 07:21 - FLA HC Billy Napier Likely Not To Return Next Season 13:03 - Florida Coach Search Likely To Center On Lane Tiffin 24:24 - Florida State Earned Their Way To Bottom 10 List? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the “College GameDay” broadcast show, look at Week 3 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out all about this week’s rivalries, specifically whether Washington’s team – who made it to the College Football Playoff championship game last season – can hold their own against Washington State, who’s more heated between West Virginia and Pitt, and if Colorado vs. Colorado State will have the same type of drama (penalties, ejections, etc.) as last year.  3:23 - Arizona @ Kansas State 6:56 - LSU @ South Carolina 14:16 - Alabama @ Wisconsin 20:36 - Texas A&M @ Florida 24:58 - Washington State @ Washington 29:49 - West Virginia @ Pitt 34:27 - Colorado @ Colorado State 38:55 - Saturday Preview Odd and Ends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and the father of SP+ analytics, Bill Connelly, discuss the next site the College GameDay crew is headed to - Columbia, South Carolina for the LSU vs. South Carolina game this Saturday. While the LSU offensive line has received many accolades, they could face communication issues from the loyal South Carolina fanbase who will inevitably turn out to support their Gamecocks. The crew also gets into the big rivalry games this weekend, Oregon vs. Oregon State and Washington vs. Washington State, before turning their attention to the latest edition of the AP poll and how this stacks up against Bill's SP+ rankings. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome 1:00 - How Gameday Chose The Next Game Location 04:30 - How Will Miz’s Defense Handle Boston College’s QB? 08:05 - Can LSU Establish Game-Wrecking Control Over SC? 15:12 - The Oregon-Oregon State Football Rivalry Lives On 27:30 - How Does This Week’s AP Poll Compare To SP + Rankings? 35:10 - Brief Story: The Chicken Curse Out Of South Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, get into the loss the Notre Dame fighting Irish took against Northern Illinois Huskies, what the Huskies did to take the win, and how this affects both teams' playoff chances. They also get into overreaction that shouldn't have happened to Michigan after they lost to Texas. Lastly, they end the pod with a look at the Colorado vs. Nebraska game, how it highlighted two teams in college football that took two completely different paths to build a program, and where this got each of them. Timecodes  0:00 - Welcome  0:49 - Notre Dame’s Schedule Was Wide Open 05:00 - Is Notre Dame Dead When It Comes To The Playoff? 10:29 - Was Michigan’s Loss Against Texas Really A Surprise? 14:46 - NC State, Tennessee & Texas Defensive Fronts 24:44 - Quick Trip To Negative Town: SEC Teams 34:48 - Colorado’s Offensive Line Couldn’t Beat Nebraska 41:13 - Best In Game: Texas QB Quinn Ewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Harry Lyles Jr., college sports sideline reporter Harry Lyles Jr., and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 2 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what Stanford Steve hasn't seen from Michigan in the last three years, who on Iowa is probably going to be an NFL player, the x factor in the Colorado vs. Nebraska game, and which team's receiving core is one of the most underrated in the country.   0:00 - Texas (-7.5) at Michigan 2:58 - Iowa State at Iowa (-3) 5:16 - Colorado at Nebraska (-7) 9:19 - Tennessee (-10) at NC State 13:04 - Boise State at Oregon (-21.5) 16:41 - Arkansas at Oklahoma State (-7.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and college sports sideline reporter Harry Lyles Jr. discuss Clemson's Dabo Swinney's earned spot at the top of college football, why he can't be forced to change when it comes to using the transfer portal, and what on-the-field adjustments he'll make following Clemson's loss to Georgia. They also get into what to look for in Saturday's Texas vs. Michigan potentially iconic game, why Missouri has hope in this 12-team college football playoff era, and why Colorado State is better than you think. 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 01:34 - Clemson’s Loss To Georgia Stirs Transfer Portal Convo 07:49 - Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Can’t Be Forced To Change 13:00 - What Stands Out For Sat Game: Texas vs Michigan? 25:24 - First Impressions: Missouri, A Potential CFP Team? 32:58 - New CFP Era To Eliminate Great Non-Conference Games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Florida State's second start of season stumble against Boston College and the pressure the Seminoles have been under since they were left out of the College Football Playoff last December. They also get into the crisis Florida is in after their loss to Miami, USC Kyron Hudson's incredible one-handed catch between two defenders, and LSU coach Brian Kelly's subsequent outburst in the postgame press conference. Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 03:10 - Florida St Takes A Loss To Boston College, Now 0-2 11:23 - Florida St Has Been Struggling Since Dec 2023 20:52 - Florida In A Crisis After Week 1 Loss To Miami 29:19 - Best In Game: USC WR Kyron Hudson’s One-Handed Catch 39:28 - Theatre Or Genuine? LSU HC Brian Kelly Slams Fist On Table 47:07 - SEC Headliner Teams Disappoint In Week 1   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 1 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what is wrong with Georgia's schedule, whether Western Kentucky's transfers can take on Alabama, how Michigan might open the season, and if there's a reason to root for USC.   1:11 - Georgia vs. Clemson (-11.5) 5:11 - Notre Dame at Texas A&M (-3) 9:40 - Miami (-2.5) at Florida 15:40 - Penn State (-7.5) at West Virginia 22:44 - Western Kentucky at Alabama (-31.5) 29:50 - Fresno State at Michigan (-21) 35:29 - USC vs. LSU (-4.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss the documentary that everyone in college football is talking about, "Untold: Sign Stealer." They get into the validity of the film, the sentiment coming from former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, the disrespect of the doc dropping just before Michigan's opening game and the impact of this in the years to come. On top of this - for the GameDay show loyalists - they get into the show's next on-site location, College Station, Texas. There, GameDay will preview everything you need to know before Notre Dame takes on Texas A&M! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the pivotal eight minutes that defined the Georgia Tech-Florida State game, the run defense Georgia Tech built in the offseason and the challenges they have ahead. They also warn Florida State fans to not ring the alarm bells yet, embrace the growing pains and to have some trust in their quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. Timecodes 0:00 - The One Thing You Can Count On…Run. The. Ball.  1:35 - Georgia Tech Stuns Florida St In Season Opener 4:21 - What Was The Turning Point In The Game? 9:49 - GT’s New Defense Put Pressure On FSU QB DJ Uiagalelei 12:23 - Georgia Tech Still Has Challenges Ahead Of Them 23:10 - A Comparison Of Pregame Practices: Georgia Tech & FSU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel bring you the podcast from Dublin, Ireland where Florida State will play Georgia Tech on Saturday. They discuss the reasons why Georgia Tech could make this a close game and why Florida State's offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will be absent for the game. They also shout-out ESPN's Harry Lyles who put together a story on Georgia Tech punter David Shanahan who will have a chance to play in his home country this weekend. Finally, they round out the pod on the controversy swirling around the CFP Group of Five playoff bid. Timecodes: 0:00 - The College Gameday Podcast Is In Dublin! 04:40 - Is Georgia Tech Sneaking Around The Chicken Coop? 10:49 - FSU’s Two Main Transfers Will Help Define Their Season 12:13 - FSU HC Mike Norvell Recruited A Very Special Defense 15:33 - Saturday’s Dublin Game Will Feature An Ireland Native 19:07 - The Impact Of This Game On FSU’s & Georgia Tech’s Season 27:08 - For CFP, Will There Be Controversy Around G5 Bid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee pore over the changes in college football this season and then wind in their expectations of changes to come in the near future. Then they bring forth their latest notes on this week's Saturday slate of games, just before ruminating on Ohio State's latest announcement that the Buckeyes' starting quarterback will be Will Howard. Timecodes: 0:00 - The Most Anticipated Season Of All-Time Is Here! 04:30 - Stay Ready, There Are Even More CFB Changes To Come 09:56 - Will North Carolina Leave The ACC? 13:51 - Saturday Opener: Florida St. vs Georgia Tech 25:26 - Saturday Game Preview: Montana St vs New Mexico 31:00 - Saturday Game Preview: SMU vs Nevada 38:26 - Take A Look At Georgia’s Awful Schedule  41:20 - BTS: ESPN’s Insiders At A Bruce Springsteen Concert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give their in-depth analysis on which five teams will take the conference champion playoff spots and the seven teams that will fall into place for the other at-large spots. Follow along as they give you a primer on why these teams stand out from all the rest - whether it be their lead quarterback, the amount of returning starters they have, the transfers they've gained to bolster different parts of their roster, the schedule they face, and more!  Timecodes: 0:00 - Teams Likely To Nab A Playoff Bid 2:16 - Georgia and Texas 11:55 - Ohio State and Oregon 25:06 - Clemson and Florida State 39:05 - Liberty and Boise 51:15 - Alabama and Miami  55:23 - Notre Dame and Penn State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel catch you up on everything from Pitbull buying the naming rights to Florida International's football stadium, to the latest on Michigan's alleged off-campus scouting operations, to how they think Connor Stalions will be portrayed in the Netflix documentary, to the teams they think are on the fringe of making the CFP. Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome  2:01 - Teams On The Fringe of Making The CFP 3:19 - Pete Lays Eyes On The NCAA’s Notice Of Allegations Draft 10:51 - Michigan Not Cooperating? Apply Financial Pressure 16:28 - Who Blew The Whistle Against Michigan? 23:25 - The Most Interesting Part Of This Connor Stalions Story Is… 27:35 - Season Preview Michigan 33:14 - Season Preview Iowa 43:41 - Season Preview Kansas State 48:06 - Season Preview Utah 51:30 - Season Preview Tennessee 57:48 - Season Preview Missouri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what caught their eyes from SEC Media Days, what to know about Texas and Oklahoma ahead of this season, why they think Ole Miss might make the playoffs and what other teams that are piquing their interest as they pour through their pre-season research. And now that College Football 25 is out, Rece shares a behind-the-scenes story as to why he was told not to record too many memorable lines for the game. Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome 0:25 - Preview: Potential CFP Contending Teams 3:36 - Is This The Most Anticipated CFB Season Ever? 11:00 - Which Teams Will be Within CFP Contention? 15:36 - Will Conference Championship Games Cycle Out? 19:30 - Season Preview: Teams Playing For A CFP Spot 20:15 - Season Preview Team: Colorado  23:39 - Season Preview Team: Oklahoma  27:15 - Season Preview Team: Louisville 30:19 - Season Preview Team: SMU 39:08 - Season Preview Team: West Virginia 40:50 - Season Preview Team: Texas A&M 46:02 - Season Preview Team: NC State & Virginia Tech 51:08 - Season Preview Team: Liberty  52:07 - Season Preview Team: Appalachian State 54:09 - Final Toughts On Auburn & Washington 56:05 - Top Picks In This Group: NC State & Virginia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Ian Fitzsimmons from ESPN Radio open the show honing in on Florida State, their playoff snub last season, and why more media coverage wouldn't have helped the Seminoles' case for a CFP. To put it simply - If the ACC wants more representation in the CFP they need to build more elite teams. Then they turn their attention to UCLA's DeShaun Foster, who seemed to have a bit of stage fright during his Big Ten media day opening statement, before moving onto their thoughts on the rest of the field - Specifically, Nebraska's big hurdles, the depth in Ohio State and Michigan's rosters, the quarterbacks at Oregon and USC, and notable roster gains at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what caught their eyes from SEC Media Days, what to know about Texas and Oklahoma ahead of this season, why they think Ole Miss might make the playoffs and what other teams that are piquing their interest as they pour through their pre-season research. And now that College Football 25 is out, Rece shares a behind-the-scenes story as to why he was told not to record too many memorable lines for the game. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome  3:04 - Quick Preview Texas and Oklahoma 8:07 - Making Picks When Teams Have New Roster Makeup  12:00 - Teams That Could Be Fun To Watch This Season OSU Roll  14:21 - SEC Media Day Unanticipated Storyline from Arkansas 21:09 - Quick Preview & Expectations of Ole Miss  26:00 - CFP Predictions SEC Teams Over/Under 33:13 - CFB 25 BTS: Rece Lends His Voice To The Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the eyebrow-raising moments at the Big 12 Football Media Days including Pete's interview with Colorado's Deion Sanders, on top of Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon's II's arrest for suspicion of DUI. Then they give the lay of the land for the Big 12 going into next season, specifically their thoughts on conference leaders in Utah, Kansas and Arizona, as well as how Iowa State will do if they can get over the mental hurdle of losing one-score games. They also ponder some alternate name options for the conference - why not call it the Gargantuan 16? 0:00 Welcome  0:27 - A Must Watch: Deion Sanders & Pete Thamel 05:16 - Colorado’s Issue Last Season: Their Defense 12:12 - Mike Gundy During Big 12 Media Days 15:06 - Gunday Contextualizes Ollie Gordon II’s DUI Arrest 22:46 - OK State: Last Season & Next Season 25:00 - Who Will Win The Big 12? 33:15 - Big 12 Unforced Error: Non-Conference Games 41:21 - Who Plays In The Big 12 Championship Game? 46:11 - The Stress Of A Pete Thamel Story Chase  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with coaches to pick their minds on what it takes to build program, what players they have their eyes on and what philosophies they’ve come to impart to the people around them. Tune in to listen to Fran Brown from Syracuse, Spencer Danielson from Boise State, Eliah Drinkwitz from University of Missouri, Jedd Fisch from the University of Washington, Jeff Lebby from Mississippi State University, Matt Rhule from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jonathan Smith from Michigan State University. 0:10 - Coaches Reflect On The Moment They Were Hired 0:57 - Coaches On Strategies, Culture & Emerging Talent 04:26 - Defensive Notes From College Coaches 05:13 - Raising The Bar Every Single Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson to discuss the moment last season - after his team won the Mountain West title - when he was officially moved from interim to full-time head coach. They also get into running back Ashton Jeanty's elite skillset and the upcoming quarterback battle between Malachi Nelson and Maddux Madsen. 0:00 Welcome  00:15 - Group Of Five Playoff Pathway To A Title 01:20 - Remembering The Great Boise St-Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl 04:49 - The Moment Spencer Danielson Became Boise State’s HC 16:36 - Boise State HC On Recruiting The Current Roster 21:43 - RB Ashton Jeanty’s Elite Skillset 26:50 - Boise State’s Shot At Title With Expanded CFP 29:46 - Boise State’s Upcoming QB Battle: Malachi vs Maddox 39:25 - A Quick Dive Into Boise State’s In-Season Schedule 40:49 - Boise St, Memphis & Toledo Could Make CFP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the College Gameday Podcast, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss which ACC and SEC teams they think will outperform themselves this year - specifically, they look into NC State and if they can stop stepping on the rake, the embers of a possible Virginia Tech revival, Tennessee toeing the line at a playoff contention and more! 0:00 - Welcome  00:32 - How Did Pete Celebrate The Celtics’ 18th NBA Title? 09:55 - The Only Independents In FBS: UCONN & Notre Dame 11:08 - Rece’s ACC Sleeper Team: NC State 12:31 - Pete’s ACC Sleeper Teams: Syracuse & Boston College 24:46 - Pete’s SEC Sleeper Team: Texas A&M 28:15 - Rece’s SEC Sleeper Team: Tennessee  35:08 - More On Celtics Celebration in Pete’s House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss which teams they think will propel to the top of the Big Ten and Big 12 conference rankings this year. They also try their hand at the Love It Or Hate It Game where they have to dish out their preference on topics like the transfer portal, Nick Saban's retirement and Deion Sanders on X! 0:00 - Welcome  1:00 - Surely CBB Officials Love UCONN’s Dan Hurley’s Decision 07:08 - Big Ten Teams To Be Bullish On: Nebraska & Rutgers 14:27 - The Big 12 Favorite Team Will Be: Utah 19:43 - Getting Used To The Schedule Changes 25:20 - Using Team Schedules To Explain The CFP Format 28:17 - Love It or Hate It: Current State of Transfer Portal 32:08 - Love It or Hate It: Nick Saban’s Retirement 35:02 - Love It or Hate It: Deion Sanders on X 36:32 - Love It or Hate It: Best Pregame Entrance 38:42 - Remembering NBA Legend Jerry West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and college basketball insider Jeff Borzello discuss UConn Dan Hurley's big on-court energy and if this unabashed east coast guy would make the move to Hollywood to coach another preeminent team, the Los Angeles Lakers. They also preview potential coaching candidates for UConn should Hurley decide to make the move. 0:00 Lakers aggressively pursuing UConn’s Dan Hurley 5:12 Hurley to bring his big on-court energy to the pros? 7:44 From college to the NBA: How would Hurley fit in? 9:15 Hurley to Hollywood? He’s an unabashed east coast guy 15:15 Hurley’s potential relationship with LeBron James looms large 21:54 Hurley’s potential impact on the western conference 22:48 Potential coaching candidates for UConn if Hurley leaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz to discuss wide receiver Luther Burden's "Luther instincts," the "revolutionary" style of the head coaches at the SEC meetings, some of the discussions at the SEC meetings, and the case for keeping walk-ons as part of college football going forward. Drinkwitz also jokes about how he and his family go through adversity each time they board a Southwest flight. 0:00 - Welcome  0:28 - Where Does Missouri Rank As CFP Contenders? 03:20 - Missouri Coach Eliah Drinkwitz Joins The Pod 04:01 - How Last Season Impacts Returning Players 05:39 - Missouri’s State Law Created An NIL Advantage 08:57 - Luther Instincts On The Field From WR Luther Burden 11:35 - Coach Drinkwitz Pulls The Veil Back On SEC Meetings 17:30 - Drinkwitz: Walk-Ons Are Necessary For Player Safety 20:37 - Coach Drinkwitz’s Gameday Connor Stallions Quip 21:53 - Drinkwitz: I’m A Seinfeld Guy Through & Through  24:47 - How To Find What Your Family Is Made Of 26:27 - “I Don’t Have Any Tools’ To Fix Things Around The House” 28:14 - Missouri’s Chance In The College Football Landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has the right model when it comes to building out a team - Georgia, Michigan or Clemson? Rece Davis, Bill Connelly and Ryan McGee get into it! They also take a look at Bill's latest SP+ rankings and mull over how an SEC or Big Ten team going 9-3 compares to a Big 12 team going 10-2. Before ending the pod, they bring up a few 'new' conference matchups that are on the horizon - BYU-Utah, Texas-Texas A&M, and Oklahoma-Texas A&M. 0:00 - Welcome 0:52 - BTS On Covering Auto Racing Driver Kyle Larson 04:34 - CFB Players At The Coke 600 Motorsports Race 07:16 - Riding The Ups & Downs Of The CFB Rankings  09:06 - A Quick Lou Holtz Story  11:14 - Riding The Ups & Downs Of The CFB Rankings  13:14 - An Overview of SP+ Projections For The Coming Season  18:45 - Top “New” Conference Match-Ups To Look Forward To  25:31 - Building Dreams: The Georgia Vs. Michigan Model  27:49 - Building Dreams: What About The Clemson Model?  34:29 - Remembering Bill Walton, A Great Football Fan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby to discuss how he's developed his offensive prowess, the players that will light up the field this season, the advantage his program has over others, and the "yeet yeet" call that always turns heads down in Starkville. 0:00 Welcome 0:20 - Ken Jean Auditions To Be On Gameday? 02:56 - Gameday To Wrigley Field 06:22 - Jeff Lebby Joins The Pod 07:36 - Lebby on Shaping The Roster 10:55 - Lebby on Mississippi St’s Advantage Over Others 15:13 - Jeff Lebby On The Difficult Part Of His Job 19:04 - The Offensive Minds That Impacted Coach Lebby 24:27 - Coach Lebby’s Favorite Baylor Story Of Robert Griffin III 30:08 - Lebby’s Yeet Yeet Call That Players Are Dialed Into 38:23 - House v. NCAA Case: Why This week Is A Pivot Point In College Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel get into Ohio State's and Michigan's current rosters - who came back and who joined - and who they think will emerge as the starting quarterback. They also look towards the big game in Ireland, Florida State vs. Georgia Tech, and GameDay's first in-season destination, College Station, where they'll be covering Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M.   0:00 Preview of Week 0: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech 4:41 Preview of Week 1: Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M 6:37 Early preseason No. 1 pick: Ohio State or Georgia? 9:28 Who will be Ohio State's starting QB? 18:25 Who will be Michigan's starting QB? 22:33 Very early concerns ahead of the CFP 32:40 Next week: A vote on a revenue-share plan with players   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why Colorado, particularly head coach Deion Sanders, remains to be relentlessly fascinating. They also get into what to expect from the program now that they've moved from the now defunct Pac-12 to compete in the Big 12. Next, they chat about what it was like covering the NFL Draft with the accomplished Nick Saban. Then they round out the show with a preview of a possible legal settlement which could open the door for players to be part of a revenue sharing model. 0:00 - Welcome 03:18 - Fair To Criticize Deion Sanders' Candidness? 07:10 - Colorado's Big Scheduling Blunder 13:14 - First Impressions of Colorado's Current Program 15:38 - Expectations For Colorado, Now In The Big 12 19:09 - Nick Saban's Approach To On-Air Draft Analysis 23:35 - The Story of Oatmeal Crème Pies at the NFL 25:08 - NCAA To Backpay Players Following Antitrust Lawsuit 32:42 - What's On The Horizon For Rece & Pete? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and college football writer Paolo Uggetti, who covered USC football, discuss the Heisman Trust's "reinstatement" of Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy to Bush, his contentious legal battle with the NCAA, the anomaly of OJ Simpson's Heisman Trophy sitting in USC's Heritage Hall but not Bush's, and what's next for Bush and USC's football program.   0:00 Reggie Bush has his 2005 Heisman Trophy back 1:45 USC's Heritage Hall, where the Trojans' Heisman Trophies sit 3:08 How Reggie Bush influenced USC over the years 4:37 The day Reggie Bush was allowed back on USC's campus 6:05 Reggie Bush and the NCAA's contentious relationship 10:40 USC's upcoming press conference 12:08 The time Reggie Bush got excited about the hip hop duo Kid 'n Play 13:32 Some Reggie Bush stats 14:59 What's next for USC and Reggie Bush? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel take stock of the latest notable players in the transfer portal, how they performed last season and what to expect from them next season. Then NFL Insider Field Yates joins to lift the curtain on the NFL Draft drama circulating around the Minnesota Vikings, QB Drake Maye and other teams trying to make a splash in this year's draft. Finally, they get into some QB drafting strategy and what aspects of a player can't be measured ahead of the draft. 0:00 Welcome  0:54 - What’s It Like To Have Dinner WIth Rece & Pete? 02:58 - Where Will CB Cormani McClain Transfer To? 06:05 - RB Damien Martinez Leaves Oregon St 09:24 - NFL Insider Field Yates Joins The Pod! 11:48 - Where Does The Drama Start In The NFL Draft? 13:23 - Addressing QB Drake Make Criticism 18:37 - How Many QBs Go In The First Round? 21:39 - QB Comparison: Michael Penix vs Bo Nix 25:04 - Draft A QB Backup Or Future Star? 28:55 - Prediting Draft Surprises At CB Position 29:47 - Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell 44:20 - What You Can’t Measure In The NFL Draft 44:48 - Film Study With NFL Insider Field Yates 46:08 - Do Fractional Arm Measurements Matter? 46:41 - Draft Night Conundrum: DT T'Vondre Sweat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello delve into UConn's NBA-like offense and the defense that won them a national title against Purdue. They also get into which UConn players will be remembered on this team. And looking to next season, they discuss what roster changes will happen and what Dan Hurley said about the Kentucky head coach job.   0:00 How UConn's defense helped them win 5:00 The stretch that determined the game 6:24 Which individual players will be remembered? 8:21 Where does UConn rank among repeat teams? 14:51 UConn's offense in comparison to an NBA offense 17:54 Dan Hurley responds to the Kentucky head coach job 19:58 What does UConn do to get a threepeat? 21:36 UConn's expected roster changes 22:35 Is there more college basketball news coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello recount how they came to break the news that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky and headed across the SEC to Arkansas. They also get into what they think Calipari will do with Arkansas' roster, who Calipari might hire, and whether or not Arkansas will reach the NCAA Men's Tournament Final Four round in the next four years. Lastly, they get into whether or not Kentucky can fill Calipari's spot with UConn's Dan Hurley, Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan, or even Alabama's Nate Oats.   0:00 When the John Calipari-Arkansas whispers started 2:37 John Calipari's fall from dominance 4:49 How John Calipari fits in with Arkansas 6:15 The moment the John Calipari-Arkansas deal happened 10:52 Will Arkansas make the Final Four? 14:16 Kentucky basketball head coach candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello break down the Men's NCAA Final Four games - specifically the early slog in the NC State vs. Purdue game and the shooting performance Alabama's Mark Sears put up against UConn's Stephon Castle. And ahead of the championship game, they get into what UConn's Donovan Clingan needs to do to stop Purdue's Zach Edey. 0:00 No. 1 seeds set to face off in men's championship game 3:07 NC State vs. Purdue early slog 8:55 Should Purdue worry about Braden Smith? 14:57 UConn vs. Purdue battle of the bigs 19:15 Foul or not on UConn's Aaliyah Edwards 23:12 Alabama needed to create more threes 25:18 In comparison: UConn and the great Duke teams 26:56 In comparison: UConn and the great Florida teams 27:57 In comparison: UConn and Villanova's 2018 team 32:44 Alabama's Mark Sears was a warrior 34:55 Who will win the men's championship game? 37:34 Who will win the women's championship game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of the College Gameday Podcast, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel to discuss quarterback draft prospects Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy. Matt shares which team is the best fit for Drake Maye and why JJ McCarthy may not be drafted in the first round. Then, the guys dive into why NC State’s basketball star, DJ Burns, would make a great offensive tackle. Finally, Matt shares which player will be the biggest surprise in the 2024 NFL Draft! 0:00 Welcome To the College Gameday Podcast 01:09 Don't Sleep on UNC QB Drake Maye  03:43 Which Team Does QB Drake Maye Best Fit With? 07:35 Could JJ McCarthy Not Be Drafted In The 1st Round 11:03 Are There Concerns for JJ McCarthy’s Shoulder Issues? 14:45 Huge Turnout For QBs at Michigan Pro Day 20:07 How To Avoid Group Think in NFL Scouting 23:08 Learned Lessons in NFL Scouting 26:45 Players Matt Would Jump On The Table For  28:33 Chargers Will Pick Michigan's Mike Sainristil 31:10 Predicting The Biggest Surprise In The Draft 33:57 Pete’s Prediction of 6 QBS Drafted In First Round  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss UConn being in the greatest-team-ever conversation and how Dan Hurley would fit into the NBA. Then, Pete gives a preview of his latest story - Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper. On another note, Rece and Pete turn their attention to NC State and chat about the hope that program has spurred for themselves from the tournament.  0:00 Rece: Is there such thing as a repeat champion? 2:10 Is UConn in the greatest-team-ever convo? 6:21 The NC State program now has hope 8:41 NC State and Alabama's path to the championship 11:49 How to stop NC State's DJ Burns 13:01 Could DJ Burns play for the NBA or NFL? 18:30 UConn's Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper 20:36 Dan Hurley's coaching track record 26:21 Could UConn's Dan Hurley be an NBA coach? 31:10 A Dan Hurley family story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss the teams that have just landed in the Final Four spots in the Men’s NCAA tournament – specifically how a missed free throw by Virginia in the ACC tournament impacted NC State’s trajectory to the Final Four. They also talk about UConn’s evisceration of Illinois, the No. 2 offense in the country. And although Duke lost to NC State, Borzello notes that the Blue Devils’ future is bright as they are looking forward to Cooper Flagg, the number one college recruit in the country who has committed to their program for the following season. Finally, the two round out the pod with a preview of the Final Four games and who they think will be the NCAA tournament champion. 0:00 The Final Four teams are set 1:05 A missed free throw in the ACC tournament affected NC State’s trajectory to now 8:49 Illinois should’ve adjusted to UConn’s Donovan Clingan 12:01 The difficulty for UConn to win a back-to-back title 24:22 How Zach Edey fits into Purdue’s game 29:38 Tennessee’s dependence on Dalton Knecht 31:53 Breaking down NC State DJ Burns’ game 37:22 The future of Duke with No. 1 college recruit Cooper Flagg 42:17 Final Four preview: Alabama vs UConn 45:20 Final Four preview: Purdue vs NC State 48:20 The best basketball players in the portal right now 51:25 Who will be the men’s NCAA tournament champion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss Kentucky head coach John Calipari's uncertain future with the Wildcats. They delve into his need to change his staff, his need to shift his focus to developing older rosters, and the pros and cons that come with working with him. From the school's perspective they get into the $33M+ the Wildcats would have to spend to buy Calipari out, and the lack of coaching options out there for his replacement. Next, Borzello highlights which programs are still in need of a coach and which programs that would support a coach if a coach were to land there. Lastly, Thamel and Borzello recap their favorite games and players of the NCAA Tournament so far and preview the upcoming games they are looking to watch in the Sweet 16 round.   0:00 Will Kentucky fire Calipari this week? 7:45 SMU can afford Calipari's $33M buyout 13:22 Adjustments Calipari should make 26:48 Louisville caught flat footed in head coach search 30:38 Are all top coaches headed to SEC and Big Ten? 36:55 Schools in need of a coach 50:00 Jeff's favorite NCAA Tournament moments so far 55:53 Sweet 16 game previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC - specifically how this affects Clemson's, Florida State's, and North Carolina's future with the league, and whether or not ACC will even remain a league. They also get into how this affects less profitable football programs like Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, and Indiana, and take time to really underscore how important it is for programs like those to become more competitive in order to not get left behind. Then they shift their attention to the College Football Playoff - ESPN six-year $7.8 billion contract and question how it's fathomable that players aren't getting a cut of the pie. Lastly, Pete shares the news that Washington's Troy Dannen replaces Trev Alberts as Nebraska AD, and that Iowa's OT Kadyn Proctor is reentering the portal and rejoining Alabama. 0:00 Welcome To The College GameDay Podcast 01:02 Clemson Files Lawsuit Against ACC 03:45 Clemson’s Lawsuit Shifts Eyes To North Carolina 06:35 Salvaging the ACC Without Clemson and FSU 12:40 Clemson Files Lawsuit Against ACC 16:22 The Value That Is Unique To College Sports 27:30 CFP and ESPN Deal  31:30 Troy Dannen In As AD Nebraska  39:11 Kadyn Proctor Enters Transfer Portal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the men's NCAA tournament bracket. They discuss their takeaways for each region, possible upsets, and then make their final four and conference champion picks. More specifically, they discuss UConn as the number one seed and who could possibly take them on, the pros and cons of Arizona, their doubts for Houston making it very far, what to keep in mind when watching NC State, what Kentucky brings to the table, Purdue's and Tennessee's baggage, and so much more! 03:30 - East preview: UConn's pathway 13:00 - East preview: Possible upsets 16:45 - East preview: The effect of Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. 22:30 - West preview: North Carolina's defense against other teams 25:00 West preview: Possible upsets 28:25 - West preview: The problem with Clemson 37:00 - West preview: The intrigue of Arizona 44:20 - South preview: The potholes in Houston's pathway 46:00 - South preview: How quickly will NC State fall? 58:34 - South preview: Kentucky's Reed Sheppard 01:05:51 - Midwest Preview: Purdue's & Tennessee's baggage 01:11:00 - Midwest preview: Possible upsets 01:22:00 - Full bracket preview: Final picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel share their shock for the news that Nebraska's AD and alum Trev Alberts is expected to agree to a five-year deal with Texas A&M, then expand on Alberts' lengthy history with the Cornhuskers and why they think money may not be the primary deciding factor in this potential move. Then they sit down with Syracuse head coach Fran Brown to discuss the text that got him his job, the obstacle he faces while on the job, and how he plans to dominate recruiting in New York, New Jersey, and beyond. 0:00 Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 0:20 Texas A&M Hires Trev Alberts as New AD 09:54 Pete Reacts To Syracuse Fran Brown Hire 11:24 How Fran Brown Got The Syracuse HC Job 25:00 How Brown’s NJ Roots Influence Syracuse’s Program 34:00 Brown Addresses Recruiting Against Big Ten & SEC Teams 49:00 It’s Important To Be There For Players And Staff 56:05 What Determines Success For Syracuse Football  57:23 Syracuse’s Dino BBQ Or Clemson’s Smoking Pig? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith to discuss his swift transition into the role, him having to take on the transfer portal chaos, and how he sees the in-state rivalry with Michigan. Smith also gets into his QB days at Oregon with Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, and what it's like to rub arms with MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo. Lastly, Rece reflects on an old MSU game where comedian Ken Jeong went viral after shouting out his wife, "Tran, you complete me Ho. That's her last name. That's her last name. Relax, ESPN." 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 00:18 - Why Are We Moving Off The 12-Team Playoff? 12:08 - Unique League Matchups 22:54 - Coach Smith On His Arrival at MSU 31:51 - Coach Smith: Tom Izzo Is Awesome To Lean On 35:22 - MSU Coach Smith Gives a Snapshot of Aidan Chiles 51:28 - Jonathan Smith: Ochocinco Caught My Best Throw 52:52 - Rece: The MSU Fight Song is Underrated 01:01:45 - Rece's Memory of Ken Jeong at Michigan St 01:06:06 - Can Pete sing the Syracuse fight song? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and ESPN.com Senior Writer Ryan McGee discuss former USC quarterback Caleb Williams' excitement ahead of the NFL Draft and how he's not pushing an agenda by saying he'd be "excited" if the Chicago Bears take him at No. 1. They also make some player leader picks ahead of the NFL Combine. Lastly, Rece and Ryan chat about how they haven't even adjusted to a 12-team playoff before discussions picked up about a 14-team playoff, and how, for field storming, we should just be like Clemson and walk off the field. 0:00 - Welcome To The College GameDay Podcast 0:15 - Indianapolis Wind Cut My Spleen 01:23 - NFL Draft Underwear Olympics 02:43 - Caleb Williams Leverage with NFL Teams 10:30 - Caleb Williams No Agenda 14:15 - Run the Fastest 40 At The Combine  20:49 - St. Elmo’s Cocktail Sauce 23:00 - 14 Team Playoff 28:24 - Court Storming  37:30 - Craziest Field Storming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien to discuss how he's constructing his program - from targeting o-line players, to developmental coaches, to incorporating NIL. Then he gets into his previous experience and how programs like Penn State, the Houston Texans, and New England Patriots shaped him as a coach. Then, Rece and Pete get into why former Missouri Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois would leave for the University of Arizona, the Pac-12's move which shows why they don't want to go away, and what Pete thinks everyone should keep an eye on in college football right now. 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 02:12 - First Impressions of New Boston College HC Bill O’Brien 03:46 - Boston College HC Bill O’Brien Sits With Pete Thamel 07:04 - HC O’Brien: We Need To Target The Right Guys To Build The Team 13:52 - HC O’Brien: Boston College Has To Be Part of NIL Landscape 21:35 - O’Brien Kept Penn State Football From Disintegrating  24:49 - Boston College Faces A Challenging Schedule 30:38 - Why Would Francois Leave Miz For Arizona 36:42 - Pac-12 Hints They Don’t Intend To Go Away 40:05 - Gameday Is Headed To UCONN This Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices