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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

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule to discuss how his NFL experience - paired with his time at Temple and Baylor - will help him revive Cornhuskers football, why Rhule rooted for defensive coordinator Tony White to get the UCLA head coach job, and what in the world a Runza is. Then, Rece and Pete get into what it's been like working with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban since he joined ESPN, how Pat McAfee has been able to bring Saban's personality out front and center, and how sure they are that Alabama fans are totally patient, pragmatic, and calm following Saban's retirement and not at all worried that Ryan Grubb is going to the Seahawks. 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 01:24 - Ohio St, UCLA, Boston College Coaching Moves 04:05 - HC Matt Rhule On The Difference Between Year 1 & 2 06:05 - HC Matt Rhule Brings NFL Experience To Nebraska 09:00 - Rhule On The Attraction Of Being A College Coach 13:12 - HC Matt Rhule On Rebuilding Nebraska Football 19:23 - HC Matt Rhule On QB Dylan Railoa Coming To Nebraska 23:04 - HC Matt Rhule: I Just Want To See Our Players Rip It 25:55 - HC Matt Rhule DC Tony White Is The Coolest In The Room 28:02 - Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts’ Farm Stories 30:08 - HC Matt Rhule: Jahmal Banks Has Raised The Bar 32:05 - HC Rhule: Security Didn’t Want Me Storming The Court 33:23 - Nebraska HC Matt Rhule’s Favorite Local Lincoln Spots 37:38 - Former Bama HC Nick Saban Joining ESPN Was No Surprise 43:36 - Nick Saban Is Already 100 MPH On NFL Draft Draft Prep 44:50 - Bringing Out Nick Saban’s Personality On Gameday 47:26 - Peculiar For UCLA Chip Kelly To Go To Ohio State 51:25 - Alabama Shouldn’t Worry About Grubb Going To Seahawks 59:11 - The Apple Vision Pro Is The Bane Of Our Existence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Washington head coach Jedd Fisch to discuss the two iconic head coaching sires - Stephen Belichick and Brennan Carroll - on his staff, what he's seen of Washington quarterback Will Rogers, and how the NCAA tampering rules affected his departure from Arizona. He also shares a story about his relentless pursuit to get into the OJ trial. Then, Rece and Pete get into the details of the upcoming 12-team College Football Playoff structure, Dartmouth players possibly unionizing, and whether or not Rece is jinxing the North Carolina Tar Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Tennessee being investigated by the NCAA for NIL violations, and the subsequent attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. They also get into the future of Michigan under Sherrone Moore and then bring in ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller to go over what we can expect from the NFL draft.Tune in next week for when new University of Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins the pod!0:00 - NCAA Investigating Tennessee For NIL Violations 11:35 - Update: NCAA Is Sued Post-Tennessee Investigation 14:30 - Michigan Hires Sherrone Moore As Head Coach To Replace Harbaugh 23:26 - NFL Draft Prediction: QBs Will Dominate The Top 32:20 - Are We In An Era of Extreme Offense? 36:44 - Will There Be a 1st Round RB In The NFL Draft This Year? 43:00 - The Big 12 Football Schedule For 2024 Is Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel talk about Ohio State’s boatload of portal additions - including Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin and Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs - and how this affects new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer’s program in the upcoming season. Rece and Pete also get into how Ohio State head coach Ryan Day built and supplemented his team. Then, they make some way-too-early pre-season game picks and get into a discussion on how fairly coaches are being judged. 00:05 Ohio State's Shift In Roster Makeup 09:38 What If We See Ohio St vs Michigan In The Playoffs? 15:20 Way Too Early Team Picks For Pre-Season 19:42 Does The Playoff Affect How We Judge Coaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter convene for an emergency podcast to talk about the news of Jim Harbaugh leaving the national champion Michigan Wolverines to coach the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers. They get into what kept Harbaugh from getting on the plane to Atlanta, what this means for the Michigan program, and the possibility of Michigan offensive coordinator/offensive line coach, Sherrone Moore, stepping into the head coach role. 1:33 What kept Harbaugh from going to Atlanta? 2:10 What’s next for Michigan? 2:34 Who will be Michigan’s next head coach? 5:36 Adam Schefter’s Harbaugh memories 7:44 Expectations for Sherrone Moore 11:20 How well does Harbaugh pair with Charges Quarterback Justin Herbert? 12:55 Where is Michigan Quarterback, JJ McCarthy’s, range in the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel reflect on new coach hirings, retirements and changes that have shaken the college football world. They discuss latest news of Freshman Caleb Downs possibly entering the transfer portal, the surprise retirement announcement of Nick Saban and his reasons why plus where Jim Harbaugh will land next. We get a behind the scenes look into Rece’s thoughts on his exclusive interviews with these coaches. Hopefully Jim Harbaugh won’t announce where he’s coaching next while Pete is on vacation. Rece's Exclusive Interview with Jim Harbaugh After Winning the National Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yljRESjsZjo&ab_channel=ESPN Rece's Exclusive Interview with Nick Saban After Announcing His Retirement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-NTaEbfAtg&ab_channel=ESPN 00:20 - Caleb Downs Headed To Portal 02:04 - Alabama Ripple Effects After Saban’s Retirement 04:48 - Nick Saban BTS Interview Moments 18:01 - Asking Jim Harbaugh About His Future Plans 21:16 - The Question Rece Wishes He Asked Jim Harbaugh 22:31 - Jim Harbaugh BTS Interview Moments 25:12 - Jim Is The Best Team Builder 27:29 - If Harbaugh Leaves Michigan, Who Takes Over? 29:26 - Nick Saban BTS Interview Moments 32:28 - Rece’s Early Reporter Days Covering Nick Saban 36:35 - Saban and Harbaugh’s Relationship With The Media 39:33 - Alabama and Michigan Players Headed To The Portal 42:26 - Teams Moving Quickly On Portal Players 44:13 - Washington Hires Arizona’s Jedi Fish As HC 47:09 - Arizona Hires San Jose St’s Brent Brennan As HC 51:22 - Harbaugh To Leave Michigan During Pete’s Vacation 52:36 - College Gameday Pod Off-Season Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel convene for an emergency podcast following Nick Saban’s retirement from coaching. The guys discuss how it would always be a surprise when Saban decided to retire, if he is the greatest coach in the history of college football, how he revived the University of Alabama football program, the university using Saban’s success to boost academics, what Rece is hearing from Alabama fans, what’s next for Saban after coaching, and who’s on the shortlist of candidates to coach the Crimson Tide. 0:00 Nick Saban retires from Alabama 1:22 Saban’s retirement was always going to be a surprise 4:07 Rece on Saban: Great coach in history of CFB 7:53 Alabama was down when Saban arrived in 2007 8:26 Alabama capitalized on football’s success 9:36 Saban’s impact on the Tuscaloosa community 11:20 What Rece is hearing from fellow alumni 14:53 What’s next for Nick Saban? 17:58 Early Alabama coaching candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are chatting at midfield of NRG Stadium following the Michigan Wolverines’ 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff national championship game. The guys discuss Michigan dominating despite Washington’s chances, the Wolverines relying on the big play, what makes this a Jim Harbaugh-style championship, the legacy of this win for Michigan, what’s next for Harbaugh, and parting thoughts on the 2023 season. 0:49 MICHIGAN DOMINATED, WASHINGTON HAD CHANCES 1:39 DONOVAN RETURNS FROM WITNESS PROTECTION 2:08 MICHIGAN’S BIG PLAYS 2:38 WASHINGTON WAS A LITTLE OVER-AMPED TO START 3:35 A HARBAUGH CHAMPIONSHIP: DOMINANT, MESSY AWKWARD 6:00 MICHIGAN PROVED TO BE ELITE 7:35 BLAKE CORUM’S CHAMPIONSHIP MOMENTS 8:33 HARBAUGH WON WITH HIS ROOTS: DEFENSE & RUNNING THE BALL 9:16 MICHIGAN PLANTS THE FLAG 10:18 WHAT’S NEXT FOR JIM HARBAUGH? 13:13 FINAL THOUGHTS ON THE 2023 SEASON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel share their final thoughts on the Michigan Wolverines against the Washington Huskies in the national championship game. They discuss an update on Dillon Johnson’s health, Michael Penix Jr.’s massive hands, how both teams scouted the College Football Playoff, if Rece revealed his man crush to Will Johnson, keeping an eye on the Wolverines’ defensive personnel, who they like to win the game, the latest on the portal moves and NFL draft declarations, and if Michigan would target Kalen DeBoer if Jim Harbaugh left Ann Arbor. Later, GameDay's Jen Lada talks to former Wolverine and current Cleveland Brown Maurice Hurst from the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter. 1:20 DILLON JOHNSON INJURY UPDATE 5:46 DOES WASH OL TROY FAUTANU HAVE TROUBLE BUYING PANTS? 6:30 MICHAEL PENIX’S MASSIVE HANDS 9:30 THAMEL: WASHINGTON HAD TWO SEASONS 11:00 WASH & MICH SCOUTED ALL THE POTENTIAL CFP TEAMS 12:00 BOTH TEAMS SEEM VERY RELAXED 12:39 DID RECE REVEAL HIS MAN CRUSH TO WILL JOHNSON? 14:21 WASHINGTON’S THE UNDERDOG AGAIN (+4.5) 21:30 MICHIGAN’S DEFENSIVE PERSONNEL WILL BE TELLING 25:50 MICHIGAN HASN’T SEEN AN OFFENSE LIKE WASHINGTON 28:00 PICK THE GAME: MICHIGAN (-4.5) V. WASHINGTON 36:30 TEXAS’ TE JA'TAVION SANDERS DECLARES FOR THE NFL DRAFT 37:26 WHO WILL MIAMI LAND AT QB? 38:15 THAMEL: I EXPECT J.J. MCCARTHY TO DECLARE FOR THE DRAFT 39:00 MICHIGAN WILL BE RADICALLY DIFFERENT NEXT SEASON 41:30 SPECULATION: HARBAUGH MOVES ON, WHO WOULD MICHIGAN TARGET? 43:45 JEN LADA WITH MAURICE HURST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss how Washington stayed on script to make the national championship game, the Huskies’ offensive line keeping Michael Penix Jr. upright, Rece potentially interviewing Jim Harbaugh after winning a title, and Kalen DeBoer’s championship experience. Plus, the latest on Ohio State and Miami’s quests for a transfer portal quarterback. And, could Judge Judy fund an NIL program? 02:10 - Washington Clinches Title Appearance 07:29 - Washington Interior O-Line vs Michigan interior D-Line 12:44 - Connor Stalions at Rose Bowl Game 14:42 - How Would Fans React To Michigan Title 25:20 - Kalen DeBoer Wealth of Championship Experience 32:11 - Upcoming Transfer Portal News 34:44 - Miami's QB Situation 39:05 - Judge Judy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Paolo Uggetti run it back one last time at the Rose Bowl, this time recapping the Washington Huskies’ 37-31 win over the Texas Long Horns in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss the Huskies winning yet another one-score game, Washington’s wide receivers, Michigan needing to prepare for a different kind of offense and what image they’ll remember from Michigan defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the Michigan Wolverine’s 27-20 overtime victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss how Michigan out SEC’d Alabama, Jim Harbaugh’s gutsy fourth down call, Blake Corum’s overtime touchdown run, J.J. McCarthy making plays and a cathartic win for the Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Desmond Howard discuss fans swarming Des, if a 12-team playoff will hasten expansion to 16 teams, Des’ thoughts on how Michigan will use J.J. McCarthy against Alabama ,and Washington’s offensive line against Texas’ front seven. Then, Rece and Pete talk about Texas and Washington not flinching in close games, why Florida State getting blown out by Georgia doesn’t mean much, and the new year-to-year nature of college football. 0:00 Desmond Howard joins the podcast 2:48 That time they wouldn’t let Mack Brown on the field at the Rose Bowl 4:05 This is the last four-team College Football Playoff 6:58 Will the 12-team playoff hasten expansion to 16? 8:35 Rose Bowl preview 9:39 How will Michigan handle Jalen Milroe’s legs 11:51 Desmond on how Michigan will us J.J. McCarthy 13:39 Washington’s offensive line vs. Texas’ front seven 15:29 BREAK 16:42 Sugar Bowl preview 17:16 Anything to glean from last year’s Alamo Bowl 19:13 Washington of offensive funk 20:35 Washington manufacturing offense 21:14 Texas also found way to win close games 23:01 Cousin connection in the Sugar Bowl 24:12 Georgia beats Florida State 63-3 25:41 It’s a shame FSU left out of CFP 28:24 How to fix bowl season 30:39 FSU’s blowout loss doesn’t mean anything 32:36 CFB becoming more like CBB 33:33 Florida is auditioning for a new conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve are in the bowels of the Rose Bowl for their College Football semifinal preview. The guys lead off with Michigan-Alabama, discussing the clash of styles, J.J. McCarthy and Jalen Milroe needing to use their legs, and what this game means for Jim Harbaugh’s legacy. Then they get into Washington-Texas, talking about Washington’s end of season gauntlet, Quinn Ewers blossoming, and not a lot of hype around Michael Penix Jr. Later, they pick the games and eat steak — to wrap up the Race for the Ribeye. 0:00 CGD Podcast at the Rose Bowl 1:53 Rose Bowl Preview 3:44 Clash of styles 5:25 Will time off help J.J. McCarthy? 8:55 Wolverines defensive line advantage 9:38 Wolverines tight end advantage 12:21 McCarthy needs to use his legs for first downs 12:36 Michigan’s lack of postseason success 14:15 Jalen Milroe learning how to run 15:03 Michigan hasn’t seen a QB like Milroe 16:57 Is this Nick Saban’s best coaching job? 20:46 What’s at stake for Jim Harbaugh’s legacy? 23:32 You can’t get bored playing Michigan 26:35 Sugar Bowl Preview 28:43 Where does the Sugar Bowl hinge? 31:04 Washington’s end of season gauntlet 32:48 No one’s talking about Michael Penix Jr. 34:49 Washington needs to clean up its defense 36:24 Let’s talk about Quinn Ewers 38:40 Double does of bitterness for Ohio State fans 40:14 Quinn Ewers likely to return to Texas 41:22 J.J. McCarthy lively headed to the NFL 43:35 Interesting moment for Michigan 44:52 Picking Michigan (-1.5) vs. Alabama 48:11 Picking Washington vs. Texas (-4) 50:28 Who would be favored in Texas-Alabama? 55:42 Let them eat steak! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss Florida State's Friday board meeting and the expectation that they will challenge the ACC grant of rights. They also look to where FSU could turn to if they chose to leave the ACC. Lastly, the guys deliver on what to expect from Saturday's bowl games. 0:00 FSU expected to challenge ACC grant of rights 2:04 Where would FSU go? 10:40 Birmingham Bowl: Troy (-7) vs. Duke 13:06 Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State (-3) vs. Northern Illinois 15:21 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison (-2) vs. Air Force 18:36 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Georgia State vs. Utah State (-1.5) 20:34 68 Ventures Bowl: South Alabama (-17) vs. Eastern Michigan 23:20 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Utah (-6) vs. Northwestern 28:19 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State (-9) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ole Miss’ recent monster portal haul and dissect effective transfer portal strategy. They also get into QB Dylan Raiola’s commitment to Nebraska and QB Dante Moore’s commitment to Oregon. Then - as the pod record timer is running - Pete breaks the news that Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton has entered the portal. Rece finishes out the show by tossing up the question, ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, have you ever put butter on a Pop-Tart? 0:00 QB Dylan Raiola commits to Nebraska 5:54 Nebraska is ready to go all-in on NIL 7:33 Portal winners are the teams spending money 12:28 Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss portal domination 19:43 Pete stops the show to break news 20:49 Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton enters the portal 21:28 Oregon’s collection of quarterbacks 26:08 Where will FSU’s QB Cam Ward go? 30:00 Pete’s take on the Fenway Bowl 31:18 Rece’s butter on a Pop-Tart pop culture reference 32:31 Rece’s take on the Pop-Tarts Bowl 34:21 Preview of the GameDay pod in LA! 36:00 A “quick” Georgia High School football story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what we didn't see when Bill Belichick swung by the College GameDay set at the Army - Navy game, who their Heisman Trophy votes went to, and quarterbacks landing in the transfer portal. Then they look at the most motivated teams going into the end-of-the-year bowl games before giving a preview of some upcoming podcast postseason episodes. 00:00 Delineating the Army - Navy rivalry spirit from all other games 6:27 Lee Corso archival video behind-the-scenes moment 8:35 Bill Belichick's on-set surprise 13:08 Rece and Pete disclose their Heisman Trophy votes 18:50 Quarterbacks in the transfer portal 27:06 Should coaches emphasize pursuing a QB or developing one? 28:32 Coaches' biggest challenge is player retention 31:20 Producers Taylor and Sara share their experience at the Army - Navy game 38:21 Race for the Ribeye payoff could take place at the Rose Bowl 42:26 Bowl games: Who is motivated vs. unmotivated? 49:38 Podcast postseason episodes coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why we are seeing more parity in college football, how the Heisman will be remembered, and the development of LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels. Then Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins to give a snapshot of the college football playoff semifinals. SportsCenter commentator and sports betting analyst Stanford Steve also joins the pod. He shares why he has no problem with FSU being out, then lays out why the Army-Navy game absolutely lives up to the hype. 00:00 FSU being out of CFP is a new level of controversy 8:39 Why are we seeing more parity in CFB? 13:08 Losing will be less punitive in CFB 14:54 How will the Heisman be remembered? 21:00 LSU did a great job at developing Jayden Daniels 22:12 Creator of the SP+ ranking Bill Connelly joins the pod 22:40 Bill is big mad about FSU being left out of CFP 36:39 Formula vs. Committee in a 12-team CFP 43:39 Bill's snapshot of the CFP semifinals 52:11 SportsCenter commentator and Race for the Ribeye winner Stanford Steve joins the pod 54:19 Steve has no problem with the FSU decision 1:02:28 What Pete's hearing in the quarterback transfer market 1:10:29 College GameDay heads to Army - Navy game in Foxborough, MA 1:16:13 Steve's tasty Army - Navy bet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel deliver their thoughts on Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff, whether it was fair to judge them based on the ACC title game, and the "Alliance" delaying the CFP expansion this year. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about possible big-picture changes to the CFP committee, and Ohio State’s Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel hitting the transfer portal. 00:00 Undefeated Florida State is left out of CFP 6:08 Is it unfair to judge FSU on the ACC title game? 10:00 Rece: It's time for expansion 11:00 The "Alliance" delayed the 12-team CFP this year 13:34 SMU snubbed from New Year's 6 19:29 ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins 22:03 A look at possible big picture changes to CFP committee 30:44 Will 12-team playoff bring peace and prosperity? 37:47 OSU and Oklahoma quarterbacks enter the transfer portal 47:04 Preview: Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss the most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee and the semifinal matchups they want to see. Then, the guys pick Week 14 titles games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. 00:00 Most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee 1:19 Which CFP semifinal matchup do you want to see? 4:38 Race for the Ribeye Week 14 Picks 7:15 New Mexico State at Liberty (-10) 11:10 Oregon (-9.5) vs. Washington 15:19 Oklahoma State vs. Texas (-14.5) 18:38 Miami vs. Toledo (-7.5) 21:39 Boise State (-2) vs. UNLV 25:12 Georgia (-6) vs. Alabama 32:48 SMU at Tulane (-4) 37:03 Appalachian State at Troy (-6.5) 39:14 Michigan (-23) vs. Iowa 42:04 Louisville vs. Florida State (-2.5) 48:43 If Georgia loses, who takes the no. 2 seed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ohio State falling to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, if there’s any way for the Buckeyes to sneak back in, Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas, and how San Diego State can stand out. Next, Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins and dives into chaos scenarios, the numbers going into Oregon-Washington, whether Iowa can score against Michigan, and Georgia's x-factor against Alabama. 00:00 Ohio State slips to No. 6 in the CFP rankings 5:07 Preview: The big stakes games this weekend 11:38 Arkansas brings back ex-head coach Bobby Petrino as OC 20:49 San Diego State lands Sean Lewis 35:52 Oregon vs. Washington numbers 38:03 Louisville vs. Florida game preview 43:26 Oklahoma State vs. Texas, Mike Gundy’s tall task 46:43 Iowa vs. Michigan, can Iowa score? 54:35 Georgia vs. Alabama, the x-factor is Dillon Bell 59:07 The SP+ top 4 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan's rivalry win over Ohio State, the electric atmosphere in Ann Arbor, and the brewing battle for the College Football Playoff No. 4 spot. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the news of Texas A&M hiring of head coach Mike Elko, what he brings to the team, and the initial challenges he now faces. Finally, the discussion turns to Alabama winning the Iron Bowl over Auburn with a miracle touchdown on fourth-and-goal. 00:00 The electric atmosphere when Michigan beat Ohio State 8:00 How should the CFP Committee judge Florida State? 12:00 Could OSU's Mike Gundy end Texas' CFP hopes? 16:20 Who wins right now? Texas or Florida State 17:15 Who wins right now? Texas or Oregon 20:00 CFP Rankings: The fight for No. 4 22:20 Oregon vs. Washington Preview 25:15 ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee joins the show 26:00 News: Texas A&M hires Mike Elko 33:30 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's credentials 40:00 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's first test 43:20 Recapping Alabama vs. Auburn's thrilling ending 58:00 Recapping a great rivalry weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices