ESPN College GameDay

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