The McShay Show

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off with their live reactions to Notre Dame’s comeback win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Then, they talk Drew Allar’s disappointing College Football Playoff performance, Abdul Carter’s NFL ceiling, and where Marcus Freeman ranks among current college football coaches. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off by reacting to the Patriots falling in the draft order and the timing of their decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Then, they talk Titans quarterback options and what Tennessee should do with the no. 1 pick. To close the episode, the guys preview Penn State–Notre Dame and Texas–Ohio State. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (2:00) Patriots Beat Bills & Lose #1 Overall Pick (13:41) Todd's Relationship with Robert Kraft (15:30) The 2025 NFL Draft Order is Set (17:34) Breaking News: Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon (18:39) 2025 NFL Draft Order is Set: The Titans are on the Clock (20:08) First Pick Odds: Cam Ward [-125] Shedeur Sanders [+105] (25:05) QB Market: Drafting a Rookie vs. Free Agent Options (29:23) Who Would You Pick with the #1 Pick Today? (38:28) CFP Preview: (7) Notre Dame [-2.5] vs. (6) Penn State (57:52) CFP Preview: (8) Ohio State [-5.5] vs. (5) Texas (1:23:29) This Week on The McShay Show The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off by reacting to Ohio State’s big win over Oregon. Then, they talk Texas’s close call vs. Arizona State in the Peach Bowl and Penn State’s trench dominance against Ashton Jeanty and Boise State. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (6:25) Rose Bowl: (8) Ohio State Defeats (1) Oregon 41-21 (30:18) Peach Bowl: (5) Texas Defeats (4) Arizona State 39-31 in OT (1:03:15) Fiesta Bowl: (6) Penn State Defeats (3) Boise State 31-14 (1:17:10) Who's now the CFP Favorite? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd opens by reacting to Carson Beck’s NFL draft decision, breaking down whether NFL teams should care about Cam Ward sitting out the second half of Miami’s bowl game, and analyzing Shedeur Sanders’s most recent tape. Then he talks Quinn Ewers’s options and how the Patriots should approach the top of the draft. In the second part of the show, Stanford Steve joins to preview each College Football Playoff quarterfinal. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show (1:12) This Week on the McShay Show (2:20) QB Draft Prospect News (3:22) Cam Ward Sits Out 2nd Half of The Pop-Tarts Bowl (11:30) Carson Beck Declares for the NFL Draft (16:17) Shedeur Sanders' Lack of Pocket Awareness (20:30) Quinn Ewers Should Transfer (23:16) The Patriots Control Their Destiny for the #1 Draft Pick (28:43) Stanford Steve Joins the Show! (32:58) CFP Preview: (4) Penn State [-11.5] vs. (9) Boise State (43:35) CFP Preview: (3) Texas [-12.5] vs. (12) Arizona State (57:06) CFP Preview: (6) Ohio State [-2.5] vs. (1) Oregon (1:12:28) CFP Preview: (5) Notre Dame vs. (2) Georgia [-1.5] (1:28:30) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Stanford Steve Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! With the College Football Playoff breaking for a week and the NFL season winding down, the guys evaluate this year’s rookie class and re-pick the first 16 players of the 2024 draft. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (3:50) 2024 NFL Re-Draft Special (7:33) 1. Bears: Jayden Daniels (12:38) 2. Commanders: Drake Maye (17:55) 3. Patriots: Caleb Williams (21:07) 4. Cardinals: Malik Nabers (23:33) 5. Chargers: Joe Alt (25:32) 6. Giants: Bo Nix (35:14) 7. Titans: Michael Penix Jr. (43:08) 8. Falcons: J.J. McCarthy (45:28) 9. Bears: Marvin Harrison Jr. (47:03) 10. Jets: Brock Bowers (49:37) 11. Vikings: Quinyon Mitchell (52:11) 12. Broncos: Brian Thomas Jr. (53:51) 13. Raiders: Ladd McConkey (55:41) 14. Saints: Jared Verse (57:00) 15. Colts: Laiatu Latu (58:00) 16. Seahawks: T’Vondre Sweat (59:36) 2024 Re-Draft Recap (1:04:09) Thank you for Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Muench react to the first round of the College Football Playoff! They kick off with Ohio State’s dominant win over Tennessee, then talk Texas’s close call with Clemson and whether blowout losses from SMU and Indiana highlight the need for change in the committee’s selection process. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, and Conor Nevins Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open with a first-round College Football Playoff preview, breaking down the key players and matchups to watch in each game. Then, Florida head coach Billy Napier joins the show to talk about DJ Lagway’s upside, the Gators’ rebuilding effort, and how to game-plan against the SEC’s CFP teams. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:13) College Football Playoff First Round Preview (3:15) CFP Preview: Indiana-Notre Dame (18:55) CFP Preview: SMU-Penn State (32:45) CFP Preview: Clemson-Texas (47:05) CFP Preview: Tennessee-Ohio State (1:06:45) Florida Head Coach Billy Napier Joins the Show! (1:13:10) Evaluating QB DJ Lagway's Freshman Season (1:15:40) Navigating the Transfer Portal Timeline (1:20:00) Scouting Reports on the CFP SEC Teams (1:26:35) Previewing The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Tulane vs. Florida The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Billy Napier Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Muench run through the NFL draft buzz they've been hearing, including whether Jalen Milroe will stay at Alabama or declare and Travis Hunter's draft stock after his Heisman win, and they compare the wide receiver and running back classes. Plus, Todd ranks his top running backs in the CFP. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:53) This Week on The McShay Show (1:10) Current State of the 2025 NFL Draft Buzz (4:25) QB Buzz: Drew Allar Returning to Penn State (12:15) QB Buzz: What's Next for Quinn Ewers? (16:14) Who's The Top QB Prospect? (27:41) Current State of the 2025 NFL Draft Buzz (29:14) Evaluating the 2025 Wide Receiver Draft Class (35:50) How does the 2025 Draft Class Compare to 2024? (37:38) Travis Hunter's Draft Stock (44:36) WR Buzz: Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) (48:48) WR Buzz: Luther Burden III (Missouri) (51:38) Evaluating the 2025 Wide Receiver Draft Class (1:02:32) Ranking the Top 11 CFP Running Backs (1:14:40) This Week on The McShay Show The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Bill Belichick will be the next head coach at North Carolina. Then, they preview the College Football Playoff matchups and reveal which teams have the most top 250 draft prospects. To close the show, the guys go through a top-five Flash Mock Draft and give “their guys” of the week. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:12) Bill Belichick Agrees to become UNC Head Coach (16:21) The Top 250 CFP Draft Prospects (19:15) Ohio State's Draft Prospects (24:15) CFP Matchup: Tennessee vs. Ohio State Prospects (28:51) CFP Matchup: Oregon Prospects (29:50) CFP Matchup: Clemson vs. Texas Prospects (33:38) CFP Matchup: Indiana vs. Notre Dame Prospects (38:13) CFP Matchup: Penn State vs. SMU Prospects (43:08) The Top 10 2025 Draft Prospects (51:43) FLASH TOP 5 MOCK DRAFT (1:08:16) Muench’s Guy: Jalen Catalon (S - UNLV) (1:10:41) Todd’s Guy: Kalen Johnson (RB - Iowa) (1:15:31) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! With the dust settled on the College Football Playoff bracket reveal, the guys go team by team and rank each quarterback room from 12 to 1. 12. Maddux Madsen (4:44) 11. Sam Leavitt (8:42) 10. Kurtis Rourke (13:30) 9. Carson Beck and Gunner Stockton (17:32) 8. Riley Leonard (23:00) 7. Kevin Jennings (31:17) 6. Will Howard (38:52) 5. Drew Allar and Beau Pribula (49:17) 4. Cade Klubnik (55:56) 3. Nico Iamaleava (1:01:36) 2. Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning (1:07:55) 1. Dillon Gabriel (1:13:04) To wrap the show, they get into their second Asked and Answered mailbag (1:13:08) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Muench welcome Ryen Russillo to react to the SEC, Big Ten and ACC championships games. They also compare the College Football Playoff resumes of SMU and Alabama. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Ryen Russillo and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Marcelino Ortiz Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve are joined by friend of the show David Pollack to break down every angle of the conference championship weekend. But before they get into the games, the guys talk about Notre Dame’s title chances and what makes this Fighting Irish team different from ones in years past. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:45) David Pollack Joins the Show! (2:15) Is (4) Notre Dame a True Contender? (8:20) Who is the Top QB in the CFP? (11:25) SEC Championship Preview: (5) Georgia vs. (2) Texas [-2.5] (24:05) Big Ten Championship Preview: (3) Penn State vs. (1) Oregon [-3.5] (33:00) ACC Championship Preview: (17) Clemson vs. (8) SMU [-2.5] (40:45) Big 12 Championship Preview: (15) ASU vs. (16) Iowa State [-2.5] (46:00) "That's Muh-Guy!" Conference Championship Picks (46:25) Muench’s Guy: Mike Green (EDGE - Marshall) (47:45) Todd’s Guy: Brashard Smith (RB - SMU) (50:45) David’s Guy: Jaxson Dart (QB - Ole Miss) (51:50) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: David Pollack and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve open with their instant reactions to the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They discuss why Alabama ranks higher than Miami and South Carolina, where the pivot points in the rankings are, and what makes the ACC Championship the most important conference title game. To wrap the show, the guys look at the projected playoff bracket and break down some of their favorite matchups. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off their Saturday night reaction show by breaking down Texas’s win over Texas A&M and what a two-quarterback system could mean for the Longhorns’ ceiling. Then, they talk Michigan upsetting Ohio State and what to make of Ryan Day’s tenure as Buckeyes head coach. To close the show, the guys react to Georgia’s 8OT victory over Georgia Tech and discuss which SEC teams could sneak into the College Football Playoff. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Marcelino Ortiz Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open with a Texas–Texas A&M preview before diving into the College Football Playoff implications of South Carolina’s showdown with Clemson. Then, Todd and Steve talk hypothetical playoff odds for Penn State and Indiana and reveal their “guys” for rivalry weekend. To close the episode, they’re joined by Danny Heifetz of ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’ to chat Giants fandom, New York’s next quarterback, and Ashton Jeanty’s NFL draft ceiling. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:15) Week 14: (3) Texas [-5.5] vs. (20) Texas A&M (22:15) Week 14: (16) South Carolina vs. (12) Clemson [-2.5] (39:02) Todd's Odds: Hypothetical Odds Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook (45:45) Todd's Odds: Indiana and Penn State vs. The SEC (46:15) Week 14's Biggest Matchups (52:30) Muh-Guys! (52:50) Muench’s Guy: Jonas Sanker (S - Virginia) (54:40) Todd’s Guy: Josh Conerly Jr. (OT - Oregon) (59:45) 2025 NFL Draft Preview (1:02:40) Danny Heifetz Joins the Show! (1:00:50) What's Next for the Giants? (1:04:00) Do the Giants Have to Draft a QB? (1:20:55) Projecting the Top 5 Picks of the 2025 NFL Draft (1:22:20) Should the Giants Draft Shedeur Sanders? (1:26:35) Evaluating Ashton Jeanty's Draft Stock The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench, and Danny Heifetz Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McShay and Muench hop on the mics after the end of Alabama-Oklahoma to give their instant reactions to a WILD Week 13! They start with Oklahoma’s unexpected beatdown of Alabama (06:00), then talk Florida’s upset over Ole Miss (12:45) and what an SEC shakeup means for the CFP. To close, they discuss Ohio State’s statement win over Indiana (27:05) and a Big 12 free-for-all (49:45) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, Marcelino Ortiz and Conor Nevins Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in program history, the guys are joined by the one and only Stugotz! The three mensches talk Jets dysfunction, weekend football picks, and how Stugotz “wrote” his new book, ‘Stugotz’s Personal Record Book.’ Then, Todd and Steve dive deep into Indiana–Ohio State tape (featuring the debut of Muench’s Trenches 2.0) and highlight the keys to the game for each team. To wrap the show, they preview the rest of the college football slate with Where the Scouts Will Be and That’s Muh-Guy before closing with Todd’s foodie guide to Columbus. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:50) Stugotz Joins the Show! (1:05) Reaction to the Jets Firing GM Joe Douglas (4:25) What's next for the Jets? (11:50) What would Stu give up for a Jets SB? (15:15) Stugotz's Picks for CFB Week 13 & NFL Week 12 (23:55) Checkout "Stugotz's Personal Record Book: The Real Winners and Losers in Sports" (32:55) Week 13 Preview: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-13.5] (43:30) Muench's Trenches: Indiana vs. Ohio State Line Breakdown (51:00) Betting Matchup: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-13.5] (57:10) Todd's Week 13 CFB Picks (59:20) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 13 Picks (59:40) Muench’s Guy: Aireontae Ersery (OT - Minnesota) (1:01:25) Todd’s Guy: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (Safety - Colorado) (1:05:25) Where are the Scouts this week? (1:09:45) Where would Todd Scout this week? (1:10:20) Scouting Columbus, Ohio (1:25:10) Join our Live Show on Saturday Night Reacting to Week 13! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench and Jon “Stugotz” Weiner Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys kick off with a deep dive of Travis Hunter’s tape on both sides of the ball and debate whether he can be the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. Then, they’re joined by Fox Sports’ Chris “The Bear” Fallica to preview Indiana–Ohio State and talk best bets ahead of Week 13 of the college football season. To finish the show, Todd and Steve answer questions from their first Asked and Answered mailbag. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:50) Travis Hunter vs. Utah: 5 Rec, 55 Yards, 3 Tackles, 1 INT (6:10) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Cornerback) (13:55) Evaluating Travis Hunter's CB Draft Stock (20:40) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Wide Receiver) (32:35) Evaluating Travis Hunter's WR Draft Stock (35:30) Will Travis Hunter Play Both CB and WR in the NFL? (40:20) 2025 NFL Draft Top 5 Pick Projections (46:25) Chris "The Bear" Fallica Joins the Show (50:10) Week 13 Matchup: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-12.5] (54:45) Todd's Odds: Indiana vs. The SEC (57:08) Expect (3) Texas to Make the CFP? (1:02:45) Projecting the Final 12 CFP Teams (1:09:00) The Bear's Top 10 Power Rankings (1:11:35) Previewing Week 13 Matchups (1:13:10) Heisman Futures: Hunter [-330] Jeanty [+340] Ward [+1400] Milroe [+3500] (1:15:30) The Bear's Favorite Futures and Week 13 Picks (1:28:40) Mailbag: Asked and Answered (1:29:40) Mailbag: Where Would Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. Rank in the 2025 Draft? (1:32:45) Mailbag: Evaluating QB Prospect Traits (1:35:55) Mailbag: Historical Comps for the 2025 O-Line Class (1:38:40) Breaking News: Jets Fire GM Joe Douglas The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench and Chris “The Bear” Fallica Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McShay and Muench fire up the mics after end of Georgia-Tennessee with their instant reactions to Week 12 of college football! They kick off with Georgia’s win and Carson Beck’s bounceback performance (03:18). Then, they hit on Oregon’s scare against Wisconsin (28:08), LSU’s fading playoff hopes after a third straight loss (32:13), and some Texas concerns (50:42). Finally, they discuss if Travis Hunter’s historic season has locked him in for the Heisman (01:02:48). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Dan Comer, T Cruz, Marcelino Ortiz, and Conor Nevins Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Deion Sanders will influence the NFL draft destinations of his son Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter. They discuss which teams make sense for Shedeur, the implications of Deion’s interference, and the risks and rewards of drafting the Colorado standouts. Then, they debut their College Football Playoff Confidence Draft and rank the teams they think can win the national championship. To wrap the show, the guys preview Tennessee-Georgia, give their “guys” for Week 12, and Todd shares his go-to Athens food spots. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:00) Coach Prime will "Privately" Step in if the Wrong Team Drafts Shedeur or Travis Hunter (10:25) Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders are "A Package Deal." (19:25) Which Team Should Draft Shedeur Sanders? (29:35) CFP Champion Confidence Draft: Week 12 (51:00) Week 12 Preview: (6) Tennessee vs. (11) Georgia [-10.5] (1:00:50) Evaluating Nico Iamaleava (1:14:10) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 12 Picks (1:14:40) Muench’s Guy: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE - Bowling Green) (1:17:15) Todd’s Guy: Cam Skattebo (RB - Arizona State) (1:20:55) Where are the Scouts this week? (1:21:55) Where would Todd Scout this week? (1:36:15) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve open the show by discussing what Shane Waldron’s firing in Chicago means for the Bears and Caleb Williams moving forward. Then, they talk Shedeur Sanders’s tape, his place as the QB1 in the 2025 draft, and what his NFL ceiling could be. To cap the show, the guys discuss how big wins by Alabama and Ole Miss could shake up the College Football Playoff race. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:10) Today's Show: Caleb Williams, Shedeur Sanders, Ole Miss and more! (1:15) Bears Fire OC Shane Waldron (3:05) State of the Rookie QB Class: What have we Learned? (6:55) Caleb Williams Needs More Support (15:30) NFL Week 10 Takeaways (18:45) Evaluating Shedeur Sanders vs. Texas Tech: 291 Pass, 4 TD (33:30) 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Shedeur Sanders (43:55) NFL Comps for Shedeur Sanders (45:35) Todd's Top 5 QB Prospects (50:25) (16) Ole Miss Upsets (3) Georgia: 28-10 (52:45) Ole Miss is a Contender (1:05:30) (11) Alabama Defeats (15) LSU: 42-13 (1:12:45) What was Different with Alabama against LSU? (1:18:10) This Week on the McShay Show (1:21:20) Hypothetical Odds: Alabama vs. OSU [-4.5] & Alabama vs. Oregon [-3] (1:23:00) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After LSU’s dominant win over Alabama, Todd and Steve hop on to give their instant reactions to the biggest results from Week 11 of college football. They discuss Jalen Milroe’s electric performance, why this version of the Crimson Tide is scary, and whether Garrett Nussmeier’s performance proves he isn’t ready to go pro (01:04). Then, they discuss Ole Miss’ upset over Georgia (35:53), Miami’s undefeated bid ending (01:05:11), and Shedeur Sanders continuing to build up his Heisman-caliber season (01:11:58). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Conor Nevins, Dan Comer, T Cruz, and Marcelino Ortiz Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve are back with a Week 11 college football preview! The guys kick off the show by talking Cam Ward tape and how the scouting community views the 2025 quarterback draft class. Then, they preview Alabama-LSU and handicap potential BYU and Boise State playoff matchups. To wrap the show, Todd and Steve reveal their “guys” for the week, talk about where the scouts will be, and give a foodie’s guide to Baton Rouge. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:40) Evaluating Cam Ward (26:50) Cam Ward's Draft Stock (32:25) 2025 QB Draft Class Comparisons (37:25) Week 11 Preview: (11) Alabama [-2.5] vs. (14) LSU (55:20) Hypothetical Matchup Odds (59:14) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 11 Picks (1:02:25) Muench’s Guy: JJ Pegues (DT - Ole Miss) (1:04:05) Todd’s Guy: Aeneas Peebles (IDL - Virginia Tech) (1:05:45) Muench’s Guy: Mikail Kamara (DE - Indiana) (1:07:25) Todd’s Guy: Elic Ayomanor (WR - Stanford) (1:11:10) Where are the Scouts this week? (1:11:30) Week 11 Matchup: (11) Alabama [-2.5] vs. (14) LSU (1:13:10) Week 11 Matchup: (2) Georgia [-2.5] at (16) Ole Miss (1:19:30) Week 11 Matchup: (21) Colorado [-3.5] at Texas Tech (1:22:50) Where would Todd Scout this week? (1:23:45) Scouting Baton Rouge, Louisiana! (1:39:40) Thanks For Watching! Saturday Live Show! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Mark Panik Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve give their instant reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal. They break down every angle of the rankings and projected playoff bracket, including the committee’s belief in Indiana, underdogs vs. favorites, and what a 12-team tournament means for the sport. (0:00) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions (15:00) How Many SEC Teams Should Make the Playoff? (22:50) CFP Rankings: BIG 10 Playoff Contenders (24:00) CFP Rankings: Miami Concerns (25:10) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions (30:20) Thanks for Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve welcome ESPN insider Pete Thamel to discuss the first College Football Playoff rankings and the job security of coaches such as USC’s Lincoln Riley and Florida’s Billy Napier. Then they dive into Ohio State tape and tier the Buckeyes' defensive prospects before pondering not one, but two potential Ohio State–Oregon rematches. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:25) Today's Show: Pete Thamel, CFP Reveal, Prospect Breakdown (1:05) Pete Thamel Joins The McShay Show! (3:20) CFP rankings (7:00) Projecting the College Football Playoff Teams (19:00) Miller Moss Benched, Dana Holgorsen Joins Nebraska (22:10) Will Stein's Impact as Oregon OC (29:35) How Did Chip Kelly end up at Ohio St.? (38:25) Who's on the Hot Seat? (44:50) 2025 QB Class (55:25) Ohio State Defeats Penn State: 20-13 (58:55) Evaluating #2 Caleb Downs (OSU Sophomore Safety) (1:02:00) 2025 NFL Draft: First Round Locks (1:05:40) Evaluating Tyleik Williams (1:08:10) Evaluating Ohio State's Cornerbacks: Davison Igbinosun & Denzel Burke (1:12:00) Expectations for Ohio State Going Forward (1:19:15) Coming up this week on The McShay Show (1:20:50) Evaluating Oregon's Win over Michigan: 38-17 (1:26:15) Jordan James' Draft Stock (Oregon Junior RB) (1:28:25) Dillon Gabriel's Draft Stock (1:34:25) Thanks For Watching! Host: Todd McShay Guests: Pete Thamel and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, T. Cruz, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McShay and Muench fire up their mics after the end of Georgia-Florida with their biggest reactions from Week 10 of college football. They kick off with Penn State falling short once again to Ohio State, the Buckeyes’ dominant run game and PSU’s struggling offense (02:52). Then, they go over Oregon’s assertive win over Michigan (39:53) and Georgia beating Florida despite Carson Beck’s massive struggles (46:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Conor Nevins, Dan Comer, Eduardo Ocampo, T Cruz, Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd and Steve Muench kick off the show by planting their flags on two players for the 2025 NFL draft before previewing the weekend in college football. Then, the guys are joined by Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to talk behind-the-scenes stories, whether Garrett Nussmeier should return to school, and how Jalen Milroe’s draft process compares to Jalen Hurt’s. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:00) "That's Mu-Guy!" 2.0 (1:25) Todd’s Guy: Kyle Kennard (Edge - South Carolina) (4:55) Muench’s Guy: Antwuan Powell-Ryland (Edge - Virginia Tech) (6:05) Todd’s Guy: Jarquez Hunter (Running Back - Auburn) (9:25) Muench’s Guy: Omarion Hampton (Running Back - North Carolina) (11:40) Where are the Scouts this week? (14:00) Week 10 Matchup: (4) Ohio State [-3.5] at (3) Penn State (24:10) Week 10 Matchup: (1) Oregon [-15.5] at Michigan (30:25) Week 10 Matchup: (10) Texas A&M [-2.5] vs. South Carolina (33:25) Where would Todd Scout this week? (40:50) Jim Nagy Joins The McShay Show! (46:10) Should Garrett Nussmeier Return to LSU or Declare? (51:25) Evaluating Jalen Milroe through 9 Weeks (55:55) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview: Depth of OT Position (59:40) Understanding the Senior Bowl Selection Process (1:02:40) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview: Top QB Prospects (1:07:00) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview (1:12:00) Favorite Prospects in the 2025 Draft Class The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Jim Nagy and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week ahead of the first College Football Playoff ranking, Todd gives his take on how the top 12 should play out. Then, he and Steve Muench discuss the battle between Garrett Nussmeier, Quinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe for QB3 in the 2025 NFL draft. After the break, they’re joined by lead Fox analyst Joel Klatt to talk Ohio State’s offensive line concerns, James Franklin’s big test, and where Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith ranks in the history of freshman receivers. To cap the conversation, Joel shares his thoughts on the Deion Sanders era at Colorado. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:20) Todd’s College Football Playoff Rankings (3:35) Tier 1: (1) Oregon, (2) Georgia (4:15) Tier 2: (3) Miami, (4) Penn State, (5) Texas, (6) Texas A&M, (7) Ohio State (15:40) Tier 3: (8) Tennessee, (9) BYU, (10) Iowa State, (11) Notre Dame, (12) Indiana (22:15) Evaluating the Big 10 Conference (25:10) Projecting NFL Draft Prospects (32:20) 2025 NFL Draft: Which QB Prospects are Ready? (36:50) Is Garrett Nussmeier Ready for the NFL? (47:05) Is Quinn Ewers Ready for the NFL? (48:30) Is Jalen Milroe Ready for the NFL? (55:25) Joel Klatt Joins the Show! (55:50) Week 10 Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State (O/U 46.5) (58:00) Ohio State HC Ryan Day: 62-9 Overall Coaching Record (1:03:00) Worried About Ohio State's Offensive Line? (1:09:35) Evaluating Jeremiah Smith: 35 Receptions, 623 Yards, 8 TDs (1:12:40) Evaluating Will Howard OSU QB: 1,795 Yards, 17 TDs, 4 INTs (1:16:30) Who are the Top Prospects in Ohio State vs. Penn State? (1:27:00) Most Important Positional Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State (1:29:30) Takeaways from Coach Prime and Colorado's Future (1:35:00) Shedeur Sanders' Draft Process Expectations (1:40:35) Checkout The Joel Klatt Show The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Joel Klatt and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McShay and Muench are joined by Ryen Russillo to give their reactions to the biggest results from Week 9 of college football. They start off with LSU’s loss to Texas A&M, Garrett Nussmeier’s rough outing, and Marcel Reed’s explosive second half (01:53). Then, they discuss Oregon’s dominant win over Illinois (35:36) and if Ohio State’s victory over Nebraska should raise any concerns (44:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Ryen Russillo Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Eduardo Ocampo, and Lauren Bergeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McShay and Muench open the show by discussing their favorite prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. Then, Todd previews the college football weekend from a scout’s perspective and gives his first abbreviated mock draft of the season. To close out the show, the guys are joined by “Stanford Steve” Coughlin to talk best bets and life on the road with ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’ (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (1:05) My Guys: Favorite Prospects Right Now (15:40) Where are the Scouts this week? (27:35) Where would Todd be this week? (32:40) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft (36:00) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #1 Pick Patriots (39:05) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #2 Pick Browns (41:15) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #3 Pick Panthers (42:45) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #4 Pick Titans (43:50) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #5 Pick Raiders (47:20) Stanford Steve joins the show (51:45) Week 9 CFB Matchups (55:45) CFB Preview: (17) Boise State [-3.5] vs. UNLV (55:55) CFB Preview: Washington vs. (13) Indiana [-6.5] (1:03:25) CFB Preview: (12) Notre Dame [-12.5] vs. (24) Navy (1:08:30) CFB Preview: (8) LSU vs. (14) Texas A&M [-2.5] (1:16:35) CFB Preview: (20) Illinois vs. (1) Oregon [-21.5] (1:22:10) Todd's "Somebody Knows Something" Lines (1:27:50) Heisman Watch: Shedeur Sanders [+6000] (1:29:40) Scouting Bloomington Indiana (1:31:30) Thanks For Watching! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Stanford Steve and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the pilot episode of ‘The McShay Show,’ the longtime ESPN draft guru is joined by David Pollack and Steve Muench to break down the biggest news from the weekend in college football. The guys give their takeaways from Georgia’s win over Texas, discuss how poor performances by Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers will affect their draft stock, and power rank the SEC heading into Week 9 of the season. Plus, checking in on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and the rest of the 2025 quarterback class. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guests: David Pollack and Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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