ESPN College GameDay
415 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 346 ratingsJoin ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay’s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the biggest games in college football, while also leaning into the key basketball moments and storylines as well. With episodes Mondays/Wednesday/Fridays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence this is the place to be for the college sports fan.
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Reggie Bush gets his HEISMAN BACK; USC's upcoming press conference; What's next for Bush and USC?
April 24, 2024 21:51 - 19 minutesPete 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 influen...
Where Will The DRAMA Start In The NFL Draft? + Unexpected Transfer Portal Updates
April 17, 2024 20:10 - 53 minutesRece 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 ...
UConn's Use Of An NBA-Like Offense To Win Title; Dan Hurley Responds to Kentucky HC Job; Predicting What UConn Does For A Threepeat
April 09, 2024 11:07 - 26 minutesPete 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 remember...
Insider Details on How the John Calipari-Arkansas Deal Happened; How Calipari Fits with Arkansas; Possible Kentucky Head Coach Candidates
April 08, 2024 18:44 - 25 minutesPete 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' ...
College GameDay: The Differentiator Between Zach Edey & Donovan Clingan
April 07, 2024 12:04 - 43 minutesRece 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 ...
ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller and Early Draft Predictions
April 03, 2024 19:14 - 38 minutesOn 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...
College GameDay: Is UConn In The Greatest-Team-Ever Convo?; NC State & Alabama's Path to the Championship; Donovan Clingan's Landscaping Side Job
April 03, 2024 18:55 - 36 minutesRece 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 progra...
College GameDay: The Men’s Final Four Teams ARE SET; UConn Fights For a Back-to-Back Title; Duke’s Future with No. 1 College Recruit Cooper Flagg
April 01, 2024 08:38 - 55 minutesPete 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 Fl...
College GameDay: John Calipari's Future LOOMS Over College Basketball; Coaching News for Louisville, SMU, WVU and More; March Madness Sweet 16 Game Previews
March 25, 2024 10:07 - 1 hourPete 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...
Clemson prepping to LEAVE the ACC? + The CFP-ESPN $7.8B Deal MISSING PIECE
March 20, 2024 21:00 - 48 minutesRece 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....
College GameDay: The Men's NCAA Tournament Bracket Region-By-Region Preview
March 18, 2024 10:14 - 1 hourRece 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 mor...
Syracuse HC Fran Brown on GETTING THE JOB + Trev Alberts' Expected Move To Texas A&M
March 13, 2024 21:41 - 1 hourRece 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, Ne...
MSU HC Jonathan Smith's Arrival to the BIG TEN
March 07, 2024 03:30 - 1 hourRece 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 ...
Caleb Williams insists he has NO AGENDA ahead of the draft + Rece warns of the rush you get from Indianapolis' St. Elmo's cocktail sauce
February 29, 2024 01:06 - 41 minutesRece 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 b...
Boston College HC Bill O'Brien on coming home + why Missouri AD Desireé Reed-Francois would leave for Arizona
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourRece 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 mo...
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule on Recruiting QB DYLAN RAIOLA + Rebuilding Cornhuskers Football
February 14, 2024 23:57 - 1 hourRece 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...
Washington HC Jedd Fisch Talks About Football ROYALTY On His Staff, the Big Ten-SEC Advisory Group, Bon Jovi > Springsteen
February 07, 2024 23:59 - 1 hourRece 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 ...
NCAA being SUED 👀 Michigan after Harbaugh + NFL Draft Talk
February 01, 2024 02:28 - 50 minutesRece 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 V...
Ohio State Buckeyes NEW Roster Additions From Alabama; Way-Too-Early Pre-Season Game Picks; Are Coaches Being Judged Fairly?
January 26, 2024 01:26 - 27 minutesRece 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 S...
EMERGENCY POD: Jim Harbaugh Leaves Michigan To Coach Chargers
January 25, 2024 02:43 - 17 minutesPete 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...
Changing of The Guard: Jim Harbaugh’s Unknown “Biblical” Future; Life After Nick Saban at Alabama
January 18, 2024 00:42 - 59 minutesRece 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 Pe...
EMERGENCY POD: Nick Saban Hangs It Up
January 11, 2024 01:11 - 22 minutesRece 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...
Michigan Wins National Championship the Harbaugh Way
January 09, 2024 07:25 - 15 minutesRece 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, WASHIN...
National Championship Picks: Michigan-Washington; Michael Penix’s Massive Hands; Jim Harbaugh the Artful Dodger
January 06, 2024 23:34 - 53 minutesRece 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 wo...
How Would College Football Fans React to Michigan Winning the Title? OSU & Miami Searching for QBs
January 05, 2024 01:11 - 48 minutesRece 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 Michi...
Cardiac Huskies Win Another One Score Game, Punch Ticket to Title Game; How Do Michigan and Washington Match Up?
January 02, 2024 07:54 - 7 minutesPete 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
RAPID REACTION FROM THE ROSE BOWL: Michigan Masterclass Punches Ticket to National Championship
January 02, 2024 03:34 - 13 minutesRece 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Desmond Howard on the Rose Bowl; Sugar Bowl Cousin Connection; Florida State’s Blowout Doesn’t Mean Anything
January 01, 2024 01:13 - 37 minutesRece 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:...
CFP Semifinal Preview From THE ROSE BOWL; Don’t Get Bored Playing Michigan; Let’s Talk About Quinn Ewers
December 30, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutesRece 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 ...
Florida State Calls SPECIAL BOARD MEETING + Saturday bowl games!
December 22, 2023 19:41 - 34 minutesPete 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 A...
Ole Miss Portal DOMINATION; Pete’s Breaking News on Tulsa’s QB; Does Butter Go On A Pop-Tart?
December 19, 2023 23:27 - 41 minutesRece 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...
Bill Belichick Drops by College GameDay Set; LSU QB Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman; QBs Dive Into the Transfer Portal
December 12, 2023 00:28 - 55 minutesRece 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 m...
FSU Out is a NEW LEVEL of Controversy; Quarterbacks Galore Hit the Portal; College GameDay Heads to the Army - Navy Game
December 07, 2023 03:02 - 1 hourRece 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 th...
Florida State Left Out of CFP; SMU ROBBED from New Year's 6 Bowl; Quarterbacks Hit the Transfer Portal
December 04, 2023 21:04 - 52 minutesRece 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...
The MOST LIKELY Chaotic CFP Scenarios for the Committee + Week 14 Picks
December 01, 2023 22:55 - 1 hourRece 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)...
Ohio State Falls to No. 6; Bobby Petrino RETURNS to Arkansas; Georgia's X-Factor Against Alabama
November 29, 2023 22:18 - 1 hourRece 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 ranking...
Michigan Takes Down Ohio State; Texas A&M Hires Mike Elko; Alabama Stuns Auburn with Miracle TD
November 27, 2023 23:59 - 1 hourRece 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 Th...
Ohio State-Michigan: Winner Take Everything; We're Missing THE Upset of the Season; Week 13 Picks
November 21, 2023 23:22 - 1 hourRece 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...
Jonas Brothers Rock GameDay; Jordan Travis' Injury; Scenario that leaves the SEC Out of the CFP?
November 20, 2023 22:25 - 1 hourRece 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 I...
“The Jonas Brothers Are Busy;" Caleb Williams’ Final Game?; North Carolina Looking Milquetoast; Week 12 Picks
November 16, 2023 22:04 - 55 minutesRece 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 @ Clemso...
How Georgia Shows Respect; Texas A&M is Historically Average; Oregon State at Washington Preview
November 15, 2023 22:06 - 51 minutesRece 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...
Texas A&M Fires Jimbo Fisher; Mississippi State & Boise State Oust Their Head Coaches; Coaching Candidates Galore
November 13, 2023 20:44 - 1 hourPete 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 ...
Voodoo in the Michigan-Penn State Line?; Georgia’s Underrated Ariel Attack; Ole Miss Outside CFP Chance; Week 11 Picks
November 10, 2023 20:29 - 57 minutesRece 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 cho...
CFP Top Five is Very Tight; Delineating Legal vs. Illegal with Michigan; How do Penn State, USC, TCU Pull Upsets?
November 08, 2023 23:03 - 54 minutesRece 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 consis...
Did Texas Punch Its CFP Ticket?; USC Fires DC Alex Grinch; Michigan Investigation Transcends Sports
November 06, 2023 23:17 - 1 hourRece 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 MegaC...
Final Big 12 Bedlam; Jim Harbaugh Loves Judge Judy; Arizona Flavor of the Moment; Week 10 Picks
November 02, 2023 21:31 - 56 minutesRece 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 y...
First CFP Rankings are Out; Florida State in Trouble?; Washington Shut Out of Top 4; Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg
November 01, 2023 21:29 - 57 minutesRece 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 Rootin...
Kansas Upsets Oklahoma, Changes CFP Race; Oregon Whoops Utah; Louisville Landing Haymakers
October 30, 2023 21:52 - 58 minutesRece 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 ...
Oregon Ready for a Fight Against Utah; Be Careful Chasing Oklahoma; Week 9 Picks
October 26, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutesRece 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Much Should We Care About Michigan’s Sign Stealing?; Just How Good Are the Wolverines?; Most Vulnerable Conference to Miss CFP
October 25, 2023 19:56 - 45 minutesRece 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: Mi...