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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

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly discuss Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season, their advice for coaches seeking the next job, and Missouri vying for a 10-win season. Then, the guys pick 10 Rivalry Week games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. 0:00 Year of Bill Connelly and Barry Odom 2:20 How they evaluate Coach of the Year 5:49 Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season 8:12 Advice for coaches seeking new jobs 11:01 “I might be a duck for a while” 14:50 Missouri vying for 10 wins 15:50 Pete sabotaging ad reads 16:22 Bill’s Japanese-themed Thanksgiving 19:36 Race for the Ribeye: Week 13 22:33 Ole Miss (-10) @ Mississippi State 26:11 Iowa @ Nebraska (-2) 29:11 UTSA @ Tulane (-3) 32:53 Oregon State @ Oregon (-13.5) 37:02 Kentucky @ Louisville (-7) 41:15 Ohio State @ Michigan (-3.5) 50:43 Maryland (-1) @ Rutgers 52:51 Washington State @ Washington (-16.5) 58:26 Florida State (-6.5) @ Florida 1:05:01 North Carolina (-3) @ N.C. State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a top-tier College GameDay environment at James Madison University, a sensation performance from the Jonas Brothers, and Jordan Travis’ injury altering the College Football Playoff picture. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about the one scenario that would leave the SEC out of the CFP, Georgia’s dominance, Ohio State-Michigan as a fitting ending to the four-team CFP era, what we’re losing with a 12-team playoff and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. 0:00 Incredible GameDay at JMU 2:24 Pete’s lasting impression of Harrisonburg 3:52 Jonas Brothers performance 6:39 Special moment for JMU 9:28 Rece’s JMU reflection 13:14 Top teams pushed, not beaten 15:14 Jordan Travis out for the season 22:40 The one scenario that leaves the SEC out of the CFP 24:45 Ryan McGee 28:17 Georgia rolls 36:31 What we’re losing in a 12-team playoff 43:11 Conference championships have to go 45:08 Bye weeks are too NFL 47:37 No one looking out for the sport 52:00 Favorite Thanksgiving dish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick nine games from Week 12 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. 0:00 Steve road tripping to Harrisonburg 2:19 JMU’s past GameDay crowds 3:41 Jonas Brothers performing on GameDay 7:03 JMU’s transition to FBS 11:12 Steve fridge update 14:25 The internet having fun with Jamey Chadwell 17:20 Louisville (-1) @ Miami 19:52 SMU (-8.5) @ Memphis 21:39 Appalachian State @ JMU (-10.5) 26:16 Georgia (-10) @ Tennessee 30:43 North Carolina @ Clemson (-6.5) 33:28 UNLV @ Air Force (-3) 37:58 UCLA @ USC (-7) 42:11 Washington @ Oregon State (-2.5) 46:26 Texas (-7.5) @ Iowa State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Georgia showing respect to Ole Miss, if an elite team will be able to puncture the Wolverine offensive line, and Michigan’s day in court. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Jim Harbaugh keeping it weird, their theories on why Texas A&M can’t win big, and the and the emotions for Oregon State as they face Washington. 3:30 Georgia paying a compliment 4:19 Pete medium Georgia take 5:41 Michigan’s the closet team to Georgia 7:36 Potential Wolverine weakness 9:53 Michigan at Maryland 13:25 Michigan’s day in court 18:30 What if Harbaugh went full Nathan Jessep 19:49 Ryan McGee 23:06 Harbaugh: Weird enough 25:00 Why is Texas A&M historically average? 33:41 Should A&M hire Jeff Traylor? 35:15 Huge moment for the Aggies 38:16r Washington at Oregon State 41:17 Washington’s defense 43:25 The emotions around this game for the Beavers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN.com’s Dave Wilson discuss Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, the mood in College Station, coaching candidates, and Texas dodging another rake against TCU. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Boise State firing Andy Avalos and Mississippi State firing Zach Arnett. Plus, which jobs might open up next? 0:00 Dave Wilson joins the show :31 Texas A&M fire Jimbo Fisher 2:35 The mood in College Station 5:55 Ross Bjork’s press conference 7:14 Jimbo’s huge buyout 10:45 Who does Texas A&M hire? 14:45 Does A&M need a Texas guy? 19:16 Texas keeps dodging rakes 24:36 Bill Connelly joins the show 26:04 Bill on who A&M should hire 31:04 Northwestern rebounding 32:48 Boise State fire Andy Avalos 36:15 Who should Boise State hire? 40:51 Mississippi State fires Zach Arnett 41:25 Who should Mississippi State hire? 47:06 Brady Hoke retires 52:30 Which jobs open next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 11 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. 5:41 Maryland (-2.5) @ Nebraska 8:23 Michigan (-4.5) @ Penn State 14:02 Alabama (-10.5) @ Kentucky 16:41 Miami @ Florida State (-14.5) 19:55 Tennessee (-1) @ Missouri 24:08 Rutgers @ Iowa (-1.5) 28:50 Ole Miss @ Georgia (-10.5) 35:11 USC @ Oregon (-16.5) 43:30 Jen Lada and Elle Duncan in the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the unchanged College Football Playoff rankings, how closely the top five teams are grouped, the latest on the Michigan investigation, the legal system getting involved, and the most effective punishment if the Big Ten finds the Wolverines guilty. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about what an upset would look like from Penn State, USC and TCU. Plus, the NCAA has a ripe chance to let the good PR flow. 0:00 New CFP rankings 5:44 The CFP Committee’s consistency and football judgement 8:06 The latest Michigan twist! 9:52 Delineating between information sharing and on-site scouting 15:36 How Michigan should be punished 19:52 Big Ten teams’ history of suing the conference 24:04 Bill Connelly, Michigan at Penn State 28:11 Ole Miss at Georgia 31:15 USC at Oregon 35:21 Oregon vulnerable secondary 37:26 Would Caleb Williams skip a bowl game? 41:25 Texas at TCU 44:20 Texas avoiding rakes 50:27 NCAA do the right thing with JMU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why Rece thinks Texas won the weekend, Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Big 12 Bedlam, and USC players not responding to Alex Grinch. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Ole Miss winning an elimination game, if the Rebels can hang against Georgia, all of the updates in the Conor Stalions-Michigan story, and Alabama beating LSU in a high-speed affair. 0:00 Rece’s Texas take 4:21 Steak bet 10:05 Oklahoma State wins Bedlam 14:16 Rece on MegaCast in the ThunderDome 22:30 USC fire Alex Grinch 26:37 Ryan McGee 29:15 Ole Miss beats Texas A&M 30:10 Can Ole Miss beat Georgia this weekend? 33:30 Rakes in Texas’ CFP path 38:14 Does Jim Harbaugh coach this weekend? 43:44 Michigan story has transcended sports 50:44 Us vs. The World Only Works for So Long 56:53 Alabama beats LSU in a track meet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick 11 games from Week 10 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. 8:36 Kansas State @ Texas (-4) 13:09 Texas A&M @ Ole Miss (-3.5) 17:34 Notre Dame (-3) @ Clemson 21:26 Oklahoma (-5.5) @ Oklahoma State 26:22 Missouri @ Georgia (-15.5) 30:53 Iowa (-3) @ Northwestern 34:54 James Madison (-5.5) @ Georgia State 36:45 Kansas @ Iowa State (-2.5) 39:39 Washington (-3.5) @ USC 43:47 LSU @ Alabama (-3) 50:12 UCLA (-2.5) @ Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, the rankings tell us anything about the committee, Florida State’s spot in the top four, chaos scenarios, and Rece asking Boo Corrigan if Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing will factor into their decisions. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his brush with sign-stealing, Dabo Swinney arguing with a fan on the radio, and Swinney being the victim of a monster he created. 0:00 First CFP Ranking 4:38 Rooting for chaos 6:29 Is Florida State in trouble at No. 4? 10:20 The limits of head-to-head results 14:12 Chaos scenarios 19:54 Boo Corrigan on Michigan 23:16 Ryan McGee 26:30 Washington shutout of top 4 27:42 Story Time with McGee 31:11 Latest on Michigan & Conor Stalions 38:30 Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing, why it’s the defining story of this season, Kansas changing the trajectory of the Big 12 by beating Oklahoma, Oklahoma State bouncing back, Oregon laying the beatdown on Utah, and the ACC Wheel of Destiny. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if Washington’s peaked, the ups and downs of the Pac-12, Louisville surging, Georgia Tech’s expectations, and Rece’s challenge to Alabama fans. :31 Pete on sign stealing 4:19 How will this affect Michigan on the field? 7:55 Kansas upsets Oklahoma 11:52 Kansas State playing well 14:37 Oklahoma State turning it around 24:14 Oregon whooped Utah 28:49 ACC Wheel of Destiny 33:56 Is Bill Connelly hiding info from Rece? 36:50 A big favorite finally pulls the upset 38:31 Did Washington peak? 41:45 Pac-12 ups and downs 42:46 Explain Georgia Tech 45:08 Louisville surging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 9 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye. :55 Steve having trouble with his fridge picks 6:34 Race for the Ribeye standings 7:30 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas 10:20 BYU @ Texas (-17.5) 15:53 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida 21:35 Oregon (-7) @ Utah 26:26 Duke @ Louisville (-4) 31:47 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky 34:22 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin 37:34 UNLV @ Fresno State (-7.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis kicks off the show talking about Michigan’s purported sign stealing and how much he actually care about the ordeal. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss being the line between mocking and being bothered by Michigan’s attempt to gain an edge, if college football should transition to helmet communications, how good they think Michigan really is, the “best vs. most deserving” debate, and which conference could miss out on the College Football Playoff. :28 Theater of the Abusrd: Michigan Sign Stealing 3:06 How much should we care? 9:22 How does this happen? 10:37 Sign Stealing diminishes accomplishments 11:00 Bill Connelly joins the podcast! 12:20 Torn between mocking and bother 18:14 Sign stealer has a career in logistics 20:31 Exploring helment communications 26:05 How good is Michigan? 31:02 Best vs. Most Deserving Debate 38:04 Top Tier Schools Parody 39:52 Which conference is most vulnerable to miss the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis holds it down with Pete Thamel on assignment, kicking off the podcast talking about Ohio State winning with defense, what should we expect from Penn State, Michigan stealing signs, Oz the Mentalist and a conundrum on the GameDay set, and North Carolina blowing it against Virginia. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to discuss Washington nearly losing to Arizona State, Alabama cleaning up the penalties, what’s still ahead for Tennessee, Lincoln Riley shutting down press availability after USC lost to Utah, and how do you say “Marriott?” 0:00 Ohio State beats Penn State 3:00 Expectations for Penn State 7:30 Michigan’s spies 9:00 Oz The Mentalist 18:00 North Carolina Blows It 22:15 Ryan McGee 27:36 Washington survives Arizona State 31:56 Alabama cleans it up against Tennessee 35:44 Tennessee’s tightrope forward 39:17 Year of the Near Miss 45:25 Utah beats USC 53:49 Utes have won four-straight against the Trojans 57:30 How do you pronounce “Marriott?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight Week 8 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye. 6:46 Race for The Ribeye: Week 8 7:18 Penn State @ Ohio State (-4) 10:40 Washington State @ Oregon (-20) 13:05 Minnesota @ Iowa (-3.5) 18:15 Tennessee @ Alabama 24:44 Duke @ Florida State (-14) 30:00 Georgia State @ Louisiana (-2.5) 31:56 Utah @ USC (-6.5) 37:07 Clemson (-3.5) @ Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give some love to the Tuesday night games that featured trash-talking billboards and more thin-skinned head coaches. Then, the guys discuss College GameDay heading to Columbus, if Ohio State-Penn State will provide more clarity or chaos, and if Nittany Lion passing game will slice the Buckeye secondary. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about The James Franklin Experience, if an 11-1 Iowa could make the College Football Playoff, Alabama-Tennessee, and if there’s any optimism for USC with Utah coming to town. 3:35 WONDERFULLY THIN-SKINNED COACHES: BILLBOARD KERFUFFLE 8:43 COLLEGE GAMEDAY GOES TO COLUMBUS! 10:56 WHAT TO EXPECT: PENN STATE VS. OHIO STATE 19:55 CAN PENN STATE’S OFFENSE MEASURE UP? 23:26 PENN STATE’S MENTAL HURDLE 27:32 RYAN MCGEE JOINS THE SHOW 28:12 HOW CAN PENN STATE OVERCOME THEIR ROAD BLOCK? 30:42 WILL PENN STATE BE VICTORIOUS? 32:42 CAN IOWA MAKE THE CFP? 41: 42 ALABAMA VS. TENNESSEE PREVIEW 46:48 ALABAMA DEFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH 50:05 UTAH VS. USC PREVIEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel look back at their time in Seattle and discuss the electric early-morning environment, if both teams could win a national championship, if the better team won, USC melting down against Notre Dame, and if the loss will inspire change in Lincoln Riley. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Brock Bowers’ injury, how many teams are College Football Playoff contenders and their early thoughts on Penn State-Ohio State. 1:00 Washington was electric 2:30 Both teams could win the championship 5:00 Oregon’s play calling 9:55 Did the better team win? 13:03 The spotlight on Kalen DeBoer 20:19 USC melts down against Notre Dame BREAK 23:13 Adversity for Lincoln Riley 29:25 Will the Big Ten adapt to Lincoln Riley? 31:35 Brock Bowers out 4-6 weeks 35:42 Bill Connelly BREAK 38:39 Missouri looks good at mid-season 41:16 Weird Georgia team right now 44:21 Is North Carolina legit? 47:25 How many CFP contenders are there? 52:51 Early leans on Penn State @ Ohio State 56:55 Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick nine Week 7 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye. 7:29 Race for the Ribeye: Week 7 Picks 8:15 Oregon @ Washington (-3) 15:11 Texas A&M @ Tennessee (-3.5) 19:23 Iowa @ Wisconsin (-10) 22:40 Marshall @ Georgia State (-1) 24:52 Wyoming @ Air Force (-10.5) 27:54 USC @ Notre Dame (-3) 32:11 Miami @ North Carolina (-3) 37:05 Missouri @ Kentucky (-2.5) 39:12 UCLA @ Oregon State (-3.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss watching college football on a Tuesday, College GameDay headed to Seattle, the showdown between Bo Nix and Michael Pennix Jr., North Carolina and Miami trying to take the next step, USC at Notre Dame, Dillion Gabriel stepping up for the Sooners, and the Group of 5 game with big time bowl implications. 1:15 Theater of the Absurd: Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian State 8:48 Paradigm Switches Throughout CFB History 11:35 College GameDay goes to Seattle! 12:26 Could Oregon or Washington Make the CFB? 15:45 Washington vs. Oregon Showdown 19:17 QB Comparison: Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. 24:28 Miami vs. UNC Preview 29:33 Wonderfully Think Skinned Coaches 37:24 Rivalry Renewed: USC at Notre Dame 46:49 Dillion Gabriel Steps Up in Big Games 49:08 Biggest Questions About Washinton vs. Oregon 52:49 Game to Watch this Week: Miami vs. UNC 53:58 G5 Games with NY6 Implications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a wild day at the Cotton Bowl that saw Oklahoma victorious over Texas, if both the Longhorns and Sooners could make the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame’s offensive identity, a philosophical question about firing coordinators, Miami nearly retiring Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins, and Georgia looking like a near-finished product. 3:24 Oklahoma was ready 8:28 Dillion Gabriel 10:33 Could OU and Texas make the CFP? 12:44 SEC ready 16:54 Hartman House of Horrors 23:40 Notre Dame offensive identity 28:11 Would firing Alex Grinch actually help USC? 32:53 Ryan McGee 36:23 Wacky ending to USC-Arizona 46:05 Miami blows it against Georgia Tech 57:06 Alabama pulling it together 1:03:06 Georgia looking more and more polished Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve hold it down with Rece Davis sidelined and make their Week 6 picks. They discuss if Maryland can take a step forward vs Ohio State, Steve’s first time at the Red River Showdown, why Texas A&M-Alabama is the toughest game to project, and if Fresno State is the best G5 team. 1:30 Maryland @ Ohio State (-20) 5:52 Texas (-6.5) vs. Oklahoma 12:44 LSU (-6.5) @ Missouri 15:52 Washington State @ UCLA (-3.5) 17:18 Alabama (-2.5) @ Texas A&M 21:25 Kentucky @ Georgia (-14.5) 25:11 Fresno State (-6) @ Wyoming 29:19 Jen Lada with Kenneth Murray Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss the 5-0 Missouri Tigers, whether the No. 1 team in the country should be judged on accomplishment or potential, which conference will be left out of the College Football Playoff, if Kentucky can topple Georgia, Quinn Ewers in the Heisman mix, their biggest concerns about the transfer portal and the best games of Week 6. 0:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast! 4:03 Who’s the No. 1 Team in the Country? 11:15 Which League Will Be Left Out of CFP? 17:42 Can Kentucky Take Down Georgia? 23:42 Texas and Oklahoma: An Actual Carnival 31:49 Texas State Fair Menu Breakdown 34:53 Biggest Concerns With Transfer Portal 39:45 Most Interesting Game: UCLA vs. Washington State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan McGee and Marty Smith invade the College GameDay Podcast with Rece Davis and Pete Thamel on assignment. The guys discuss undefeated Kentucky facing undefeated Georgia this weekend, which team is the true No. 1 in the land, Oklahoma quieting getting it going, Nick Saban delegating, fake accents and Mark Stoops making bourbon. Then, Paolo Uggetti stops by to talk about USC-Colorado, Caleb Williams as the first Gen-Z star quarterback, and the mood in Southern California and USC and UCLA prepare to enter the Big ten. 1:32 - Upcoming battle of undefeateds with Kentucky @ Georgia 8:00 - Who’s the best team in the country? 14:02 - Notre Dame downs Duke, Riley Leonard update 16:38 - The scene in Lexington for Marty & McGee 20:27 - Alabama takes care of Mississippi State 23:51 - Most difficult part of being a head coach 28:45 - Paolo Uggetti, their thoughts after visiting Boulder 33:07 - Caleb Williams is the first Gen-Z star QB 38:34 - Mood in SoCal as USC and UCLA head toward B1G move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel carry the load with Stanford Steve out for the day. They discuss College GameDay’s first trip to Durham for football and dive deep into Notre Dame-Duke. Then, the guys pick eight Week 5 games including Utah-Oregon State, USC-Colorado, Clemson-Syracuse, and Kansas-Texas. 1:52 - GameDay going to Durham 6:50 - Previewing Notre Dame-Duke 16:13 - Louisville @ N.C. State 20:58 - Utah @ Oregon State 23:10 - USC @ Colorado 26:42 - Florida @ Kentucky 29:26 - Clemson @ Syracuse 31:42 - Kansas @ Texas 34:31 - LSU @ Ole Miss 36:51 - Notre Dame @ Duke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan State firing Mel Tucker, if this will be the most attractive open job opening this season, and which coaches are on the early candidate short list. Then, Bill Connelly joins to talk about Texas A&M’s Conner Weigman’s going down and veteran Max Johnson replacing him, a weird game in Jerry World, the best games of the weekend, Michigan hitting the road, and writing off the SEC at your own peril. 00:00 - Mel Tucker fired 10:03 - How attractive is the Michigan State job? 17:03 - Early candidates 21:17 - Bill Connelly, Texas A&M QB injury 25:18 - A&M-Arkansas @ Jerry World 31:11 - Best Week 5 Games 33:43 - Utah @ Oregon State 35:28 - Michigan @ Nebraska 38:13 - USC @ Colorado 41:43 - Conference Sensitivity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss coaches getting petty with Dan Lanning’s pregame speech and Ryan Day’s postgame interview. Plus, did Ryan Day know that Lou Holtz was being interviewed by Lou Holtz? And is Lane Kiffin a “low talker?” Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Kiffin missing his chance against Nick Saban, Notre Dame only have 10 men on the field at the end of the game, if the Pac-12 is the best conference, and GameDay heading to Duke. [4:24] Dan Lanning's pregame speech [7:25] Ryan Day's postgame interview [13:55] Lou Holtz interviewing Lou Holtz [21:55] Coaching sensitivity [24:55] Lane Kiffin "low talking" [28:36] Ryan McGee [34:20] Kiffin's missed opportunity vs. Saban [42:08] Notre Dame with only 10 men on the field [48:21] Notre Dame's "choice" error [51:37] Ohio State-Texas line [1:01:48] Pac-12 the best conference? [1:06:53] GameDay goes to Duke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Stanford Steve have you covered with picks for Week 4 of the season! They start off hot with if Clemson has what it takes to take down Florida State, if Colorado can keep the momentum to defeat Oregon, and why the Washington State vs. Oregon State is going to be an electric game to watch. Plus, will Notre Dame be able to come out victorious against Ohio State? Timecodes: :00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 4: 20 Florida State (-2) @ Clemson 8:14 Ole Miss @ Alabama (-7) 14: 21 Colorado @ Oregon (-21) 19:24 UCLA @ Utah (-4.5) 23:32 BYU @ Kansas (-9) 27:44 Oregon State (-3) @ Washington State 32:05 Iowa @ Penn State (14.5) 35:45 Ohio State (-3) @ Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Rece Davis give you the latest on what you need to know heading into Week 4 of the season. They break down the must watch game of the week Notre Dame and Ohio State, who can heat up Sam Hartman, and the history of this matchup. Then, Bill Connelly joins to discuss if Notre Dame will be forced to join a conference, who will come out on top of the Florida State vs. Clemson game, and the formula for success in the UCLA vs. Utah matchup. 1:20 What to Expect: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State 17:44 Will Notre Dame be Forced to Join a Conference? 21:37 Bill Connelly Joins the Show! 22:02 Will Notre Dame be forced to Join a Conference? 28:10 Florida State vs. Clemson Week 4 Preview 41:22 Blow-Up or Blowout: Colorado vs. Oregon 45: Penn State vs. Iowa Week 4 Preview 47:36 Formula for Success: UCLA vs. Utah Week 4 Preview 49:44 Oregon State vs. Washington State Week 4 Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Colorado revival, Colorado State failing to finish the game, Rece introducing himself to The Rock, the Prime Effect spreading to the Lululemon and double-stroller crowd, Georgia facing adversity, and defensive coordinator drama at Ole Miss. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Tennessee losing in The Swamp again, which quarterback should start for Alabama against the Rebels and how players handle benching. Later, Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. [0:39] Colorado survives, Colorado State should've put the Buffs away [8:32] Rece and The Rock [13:32] The only two trustworthy teams in the country [21:04] Spencer Rattler [27:47] DC drama at Ole Miss [30:44] Ryan McGee, Vols lose in The Swamp [39:13] Which QB should Alabama play agains the Rebels? [48:35] How players handle benching [52:49] Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve carry the load with Pete Thamel on assignment. They kick it off with Oregon’s solid win at Texas Tech, two-point conversions and why Week 3 is exactly the kind of weekend Steve loves. Then, the guys the pick 10 games including Penn State at Illinois, Kansas State at Missouri, LSU at Mississippi State, Washington at Michigan State and the Backyard Brawl. [4:50] Nice road win for Oregon against Texas Tech [6:06] Rece's rant on going for two [9:18] Picks [15:09] Penn State @ Illinois [18:39] Kansas State @ Missouri [21:24] LSU @ Mississippi State [23:55] Minnesota @ North Carolina [26:48] South Carolina @ Georgia [30:10] Washington @ Michigan State [35:44] Tennessee @ Florida [39:03] BYU @ Arkansas [40:38] Patt @ West Virginia [43:41] TCU @ Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis starts off the podcast riding solo with Pete Thamel on assignment. Rece sorts through the Week 3 slate and finds the most compelling games. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss a modern rivalry in Missouri-Kansas State, if the spread for Georgia-South Carolina is too big, SEC’s disappointing non-conference start, how Michael Penix Jr. will react under pressure, keeping an eye on Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley against Ohio State, if Alabama will move on from Jalen Milroe and which ranked team steps on a rake. [17:30] Bill Connelly [21:03] Kansas State-Missouri [27:13] South Carolina-Georgia [29:13] SEC's non-conf woes [35:10] Michigan State-Washington [39:27] Malachai Corley [43:13] Will Alabama move on from Jalen Milroe? [49:17] Which ranked team steps on a rake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices