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Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Florida State's second start of season stumble against Boston College and the pressure the Seminoles have been under since they were left out of the College Football Playoff last December. They also get into the crisis Florida is in after their loss to Miami, USC Kyron Hudson's incredible one-handed catch between two defenders, and LSU coach Brian Kelly's subsequent outburst in the postgame press conference. Timecodes: 0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast 03:10 - Florida St Takes A Loss To Boston College, Now 0-2 11:23 - Florida St Has Been Struggling Since Dec 2023 20:52 - Florida In A Crisis After Week 1 Loss To Miami 29:19 - Best In Game: USC WR Kyron Hudson’s One-Handed Catch 39:28 - Theatre Or Genuine? LSU HC Brian Kelly Slams Fist On Table 47:07 - SEC Headliner Teams Disappoint In Week 1   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 1 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what is wrong with Georgia's schedule, whether Western Kentucky's transfers can take on Alabama, how Michigan might open the season, and if there's a reason to root for USC.   1:11 - Georgia vs. Clemson (-11.5) 5:11 - Notre Dame at Texas A&M (-3) 9:40 - Miami (-2.5) at Florida 15:40 - Penn State (-7.5) at West Virginia 22:44 - Western Kentucky at Alabama (-31.5) 29:50 - Fresno State at Michigan (-21) 35:29 - USC vs. LSU (-4.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what caught their eyes from SEC Media Days, what to know about Texas and Oklahoma ahead of this season, why they think Ole Miss might make the playoffs and what other teams that are piquing their interest as they pour through their pre-season research. And now that College Football 25 is out, Rece shares a behind-the-scenes story as to why he was told not to record too many memorable lines for the game. Timecodes: 0:00 Welcome  3:04 - Quick Preview Texas and Oklahoma 8:07 - Making Picks When Teams Have New Roster Makeup  12:00 - Teams That Could Be Fun To Watch This Season OSU Roll  14:21 - SEC Media Day Unanticipated Storyline from Arkansas 21:09 - Quick Preview & Expectations of Ole Miss  26:00 - CFP Predictions SEC Teams Over/Under 33:13 - CFB 25 BTS: Rece Lends His Voice To The Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Ryan McGee discuss Ryan’s thoughts on the ACC flirting with expansion during realignment, and the schism between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Then the guys preview the Group of 5, including Tulane, UTSA, Boise State, Troy, South Alabama and Liberty. Plus, will the Group of 5 crack the New Year’s 6 and which team is destined to be the worst team in the country this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the Big 12. They discuss the talent of Texas, why Pete thinks Kansas State will be victorious as Big 12 champions, and what’s next for Iowa State with the sports wagering investigations. Plus, will a Big 12 team land a spot in the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year?  2:05- Texas Preview 8:29 - Oklahoma Preview 11:01- Kansas State Preview 15:21 - TCU Preview 18:30 - Baylor Preview 21:23 - Texas Tech Preview 24:54 - Oklahoma State Preview 29:16 - UCF Preview 33:38 - Iowa State Preview 35:12 - Iowa State Sports Wagering Investigation  36:45 - Kansas Preview  40:17 - BYU Preview 43:25 - West Virginia Preview 48:29 - Houston Preview  52:30 - Cincinnati Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Cal and Stanford to the ACC chatter, why they think that chatter is dumb, and things they'd love to see in the Pac-12's final season that will never actually happen. Then, the guys preview the Pac-12 for the final time. Later, Pete has thoughts on the NCAA denying Tez Walker's transfer request to North Carolina. [3:44] Rece on Cal & Stanford to the ACC chatter [12:34] Rece and Pete's Pac-12 finale dreams [17:03] Oregon State [22:14] Utah [28:41] USC [36:31] Washington [42:17] Oregon [49:18] UCLA [55:52] Washington State [58:47] Cal [1:01:33] Stanford [1:06:25] Colorado [1:12:08] Arizona State [1:16:45] Arizona [1:21:38] Tez Walker Situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel begin their march through conference preview season beginning with the Big 10. Can Michigan stay out of its own way? How will Ohio State deal with a massive transition at quarterback? Can Penn State puncture their way into the Big Ten title game? The guys cover every team in the conference. Plus, Pete provides an update on the Pac-12 and conference realignment. [1:36] Preview Start [2:54] Michigan [13:50] Ohio State [25:22] Penn State [31:57] Maryland [36:40] Michigan State [39:54] Indiana [43:19] Rutgers [47:58] Wisconsin [53:40] Iowa [59:04] Illinois [1:05:00] Minnesota [1:10:45] Nebraska [1:12:16] Purdue [1:13:52] Northwestern [1:16:29] Conference Realignment Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Colorado leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12, the Pac-12 fighting for its existence, the Buffs surviving in the age of realignment, harmony by homogenization in the new Big 12, if any team can really get out of the ACC right now and teams Rece should consider when filling out his AP Poll ballot. [11:49] Could more schools leave the Pac-12? [13:41] Colorado is a survivor [18:47] Parity in the new Big 12 [25:13] Update on the ACC [33:32] Rece’s fear filling out the AP Poll Ballot [37:51] Oregon State [45:33] Iowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Brock Bowers’ one weakness, Florida State’s offensive line, if North Carolina can uplift the ACC, College GameDay going to Charlotte for Week 1, whether Luke Fickell is bringing evolution or revolution to Wisconsin, a Howard Schnellenberger story, and a pair of bold predictions about Alabama’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the start of conference media days, coaching cliches, Kirby Smart’s podium appearance, Georgia’s first realistic opportunity to lose, if Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino have gotten into a big argument yet, more reports of an “imminent” media deal for the Pac-12 and Rece's fashion advice for Pete. [5:09] Kirby Smart at SEC media days [19:53] When could Georgia lose? [25:14] Texas A&M [33:40] More reports of a Pac-12 media deal [40:29] Which comes first: Pac-12 media deal or Week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald after reports of hazing inside his program, needing more perspective and scale from the investigation, the lack of transparency from the administration, what happens next with the football team and potential coaching candidates. Plus, their thoughts on Bob Huggins’ messy exit from West Virginia. [0:00] Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald [4:46] Wanting more details [9:01] Northwestern’s lack of transparency [14:48] Team initiations, surprise that hazing is still happening [19:43] What happens to the football program [32:14] Northwestern’s advantages, coaching candidates [38:33] Bob Huggins not going quietly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete winning the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year, Bill Hancock taking slings and arrows until he steps down in 2025, the ineffective punishment of vacating wins, why NCAA investigations are more painful than the penalties, which teams could break into the top tier of the sport this fall and the two most likely outcomes in the Pac-12’s pursuit of a television deal. [11:05] CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock stepping down in 2025 [19:42] Les Miles wins vacated, means nothing [32:49] Possible breakthrough teams in 2023 [37:22] The Pac-12’s pursuit of a new TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel cover the West Coast soap opera of San Diego State leaving the Mountain West to explore new relationships, and which Taylor Swift song is most apt for this story. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss his summer vacation to Germany, games he’s interested in watching early in the season, if his numbers like Penn State, USC’s defensive free agent haul, the Pac-12 appearing to be deep and conference realignment ruining their summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the eyebrow-raising moments at the Big 12 Football Media Days including Pete's interview with Colorado's Deion Sanders, on top of Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon's II's arrest for suspicion of DUI. Then they give the lay of the land for the Big 12 going into next season, specifically their thoughts on conference leaders in Utah, Kansas and Arizona, as well as how Iowa State will do if they can get over the mental hurdle of losing one-score games. They also ponder some alternate name options for the conference - why not call it the Gargantuan 16? 0:00 Welcome  0:27 - A Must Watch: Deion Sanders & Pete Thamel 05:16 - Colorado’s Issue Last Season: Their Defense 12:12 - Mike Gundy During Big 12 Media Days 15:06 - Gunday Contextualizes Ollie Gordon II’s DUI Arrest 22:46 - OK State: Last Season & Next Season 25:00 - Who Will Win The Big 12? 33:15 - Big 12 Unforced Error: Non-Conference Games 41:21 - Who Plays In The Big 12 Championship Game? 46:11 - The Stress Of A Pete Thamel Story Chase  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the SEC’s business decision to stick with an eight-game conference schedule, if the selection committee should knock the SEC for it, Pete’s day covering Congress and candidates to run college football. Plus, can Bo Nix be a first-round pick, which quarterback is going to shoot up draft boards and the most interesting producer at ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the congressional hearings in Washington D.C. attempting to establish a structure for NIL, the need for a linear direction in the sport, and deciding on a functioning model for the next generation. Then, they discuss if Colorado and Arizona are headed to the Big 12 or if the Pac-12 can pull a rabbit out to get a deal done that is satisfactory for its members. Plus, Pete and recast Ted Lasso with college football stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel ponder what college football will look like in the near future. They predict how player acquisition, compensation and the playoff will change during the next five years. Plus, they discuss how the Pac-12 survives and how the ACC’s future is tied to the SEC’s incentive to grow. Later, they build $15 college football rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel talk about the unresolved issues with the Big Ten’s new TV deal, the key players in this upheaval and where things stand now. Then, USF head coach Alex Golesh stops by to discuss immigrating from Russia as a child, how he fell in love with football, similarities between Jim Tressel and Mike Gundy, the modern roster overhaul, and how Gerry Bohanon reminds him of Hendon Hooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by FAU head coach Tom Herman. Herman discusses when he knew he wanted to return to coaching, the most daunting thing about his time working in media, if he has any regret about not waiting for a “bigger” job, learning he’s not going to change college football alone, Casey Thompson’s commitment, how the new playoff opens the door for teams like FAU and his outlook on the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss their time covering the NFL draft in Kansas City, what Pete appreciates about Deion Sanders, Colorado’s lack of continuity and when the Buffs will exit the national consciousness this season. Plus, what do the Jonas Brothers smell like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s luggage situation as he arrived in Kansas City from Manhattan, what would they do at No. 2 in the NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson training near Rece’s barber shop, their draft crushes, the robust tight end class, how the story of night one will be told, Colorado’s mass exodus to the transfer portal after the spring game and Notre Dame's Tyler Buchner entering the portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s joint across Florida sideline reporting at Florida State, Florida and Miami’s spring games, the first Football Power Index and which team they’d slot at No. 1, if Alabama will add a quarterback before the transfer portal closes, who they would not take at No. 3 in the draft, needs for Rece’s Jaguars, and producer Sara’s trip to Tampa Bay to see Taylor Swift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis is riding solo on the podcast, discussing which types of stories they’ll cover for the NFL draft on ABC, his thoughts on Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud at the No. 1 overall pick, Kliff Kingsbury joining USC as an analyst, Bob Petrino calling plays for Jimbo Fisher, where College GameDay could land in Week 1, Florida State’s big September and why he’s being hailed as a hero at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel convene for a celebratory podcast following UConn’s victory over San Diego State in the national championship. The guys discuss why there isn’t a bluer blood program than the Huskies in the last 25 years, the Aztecs going over half of the game without a field goal, UConn rediscovering its identity in the Big East, what the women’s game has that the men’s game lacks, their lasting memories of the tournament and Pete catching Rice’s spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with coaches to pick their minds on what it takes to build program, what players they have their eyes on and what philosophies they’ve come to impart to the people around them. Tune in to listen to Fran Brown from Syracuse, Spencer Danielson from Boise State, Eliah Drinkwitz from University of Missouri, Jedd Fisch from the University of Washington, Jeff Lebby from Mississippi State University, Matt Rhule from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jonathan Smith from Michigan State University. 0:10 - Coaches Reflect On The Moment They Were Hired 0:57 - Coaches On Strategies, Culture & Emerging Talent 04:26 - Defensive Notes From College Coaches 05:13 - Raising The Bar Every Single Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what they’ll remember from Saturday’s Final Four, Pete’s vantage point of Lamont Butler’s buzzer beater, the case for the Aztecs on Monday, UConn’s potent offensive weapons, the greatest tournament shots of all time, and if the NCAA should host the men’s and women’s Final Fours in the same city. Plus, Rece’s interviews with UConn’s Dan Hurley and San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the foul call at the end of Creighton-San Diego State, Pete encountering a deranged Creighton fan harassing referee Lee Cassell on the plane home, three of the four Final Four teams nearly losing en route to Houston, which team they think will win it all, Rece’s realization watching the tournament, star-crossed teams, their favorite game so far, Texas hiring Rodney Terry and where Rece should take Pete for dinner to settle their bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Seth Greenberg discuss Michigan State making another Sweet 16 and Tom Izzo’s joy after the tragedy on campus, Jim Larrañaga enjoying Miami’s run, Houston playing its best basketball, potential Cinderellas left in the field, why conference affiliation doesn’t inform tournament matchups, and if Jon Scheyer has a deal with a tanning salon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down why Fairleigh Dickinson University defeating Purdue is the biggest upset in the tournament’s history. Then, they debate if it’s time for the Boilermakers to rip up the model or if their history of losses in the tournament are psychological. Next, Pete honors the memory of his friend Phil Hopkins and shares the kismet of Purdue’s upset. Later, they discuss if another one-seed will go down and the impact of Sasser’s injury for Houston. Plus, Rece offers comforting words for Purdue fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the keys to Princeton’s mammoth upset over Arizona, the shocking ending to Virginia’s season, and the tournament's power to cement or destroy legacies. Next, Pete quizzes Rece’s knowledge of upsets in tournament history, and they reminisce on the biggest upsets they witnessed in person. Then, they discuss the impact of Brandon Miller and Marcus Sasser’s groin injuries and how they could impact the bracket. Later, Pete and Rece discuss how the team with the best prospects does not make them the best team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the South Region in the NCAA Tournament. But first, the guys talk about which teams missed out on the tournament, a backdoor-cut news dump and how they’re making their bracket picks. Then, the guys discuss if Alabama will succumb to the Brandon Miller scrutiny, if Charleston can provide chaos, Pete continuing to drive the Furman bandwagon, Rece’s prediction for the winner of Creighton-N.C. State, Mizzou’s attitude and if Arizona could take down the Crimson Tide. Plus, their picks for which teams win the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the East Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss if Memphis could get caught flatfooted after winning Conference USA, Jon Scheyer figuring out his players’ roles, picking against teams they don’t trust and that queasy feeling facing Michigan State. Plus, Rece picks a plucky up-start team to make the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the Midwest Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Marcus Sasser’s injury status for Houston, Auburn spiraling into the tournament, Indiana lacking excuses to lose to Kent State, Kennesaw State making the dance after earning a 1-28 record three years ago and if Penn State is gassed. Plus, is the tournament really that wide open this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the West Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Kansas lacking a luxury from last season, St. Mary’s seeding-KenPom disconnect, the matchup that Pete is most excited for and Rece’s favorite player in college basketball. Plus, the guys review their Final Four picks and reveal their tournament champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss cocktail sauce hotter than Anthony Richardson after the NFL combine, which quarterback they’d select first in the draft and why Rece would be a terrible GM in any sport. Plus, it’s championship week and the guys share their winners for the SEC, Big East, Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson to discuss the moment last season - after his team won the Mountain West title - when he was officially moved from interim to full-time head coach. They also get into running back Ashton Jeanty's elite skillset and the upcoming quarterback battle between Malachi Nelson and Maddux Madsen. 0:00 Welcome  00:15 - Group Of Five Playoff Pathway To A Title 01:20 - Remembering The Great Boise St-Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl 04:49 - The Moment Spencer Danielson Became Boise State’s HC 16:36 - Boise State HC On Recruiting The Current Roster 21:43 - RB Ashton Jeanty’s Elite Skillset 26:50 - Boise State’s Shot At Title With Expanded CFP 29:46 - Boise State’s Upcoming QB Battle: Malachi vs Maddox 39:25 - A Quick Dive Into Boise State’s In-Season Schedule 40:49 - Boise St, Memphis & Toledo Could Make CFP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter, their thoughts on the Brandon Miles story following last week’s interview with Alabama AD Greg Byrne and what Pete is hoping to see this week in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. Then, Joe Lunardi stops by to talk about his process evaluating teams, why the selection committee favors participation over accomplishment, a team that is in more trouble than it seems and why he disappears after the bracket is released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne to discuss the decision to allow Brandon Miller to continue playing, the latest on the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris, Nate Oats' press conference and the new information learned in Tuesday's court hearing. Later, Rece and Pete discuss the latest rumblings on Pac-12 realignment and Rece's iconic call in Blacksburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s vacation to Mexico Mike Krzyzewski returning to Cameron Indoor to pay respects to Mike Brey, who should hire Rick Pitino, if John Calipari should leave Kentucky, candidates for the Texas job, the Pac-12’s statement of self-affirming love and Georgia’s new-old offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis is joined by Jay Bilas to discuss if Zach Edey is actually bigger than 7’4”, Jay's favorite kind of halftime show, if there are magnets in Red Panda’s bowls, the lack of a bottom in the Big 12, if fans really like parody and the NCAA’s latest blunder. Plus, Rece goes 94 Feet with Jay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Seth Greenberg’s bit at the top of GameDay broadcast, if Stetson Bennett made a mistake not going to the Senior Bowl, scouting the people not players, whiffing on Josh Rosen, the most underrated part of Jalen Hurts’ development, if they were aware of National Signing Day and who’s popping at the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Rece’s time in Syracuse, a flaw in Drake Maye’s scouting report and what Nick Saban may do with Bill O’Brien heading to the Patriots. Then, Rick Barnes stops by to talk about when he stopped using a whistle, what’s going through his mind before games, facing Texas, the transformation of basketball culture at Tennessee, and why the “football school” or “basketball school” label doesn’t matter. Later, the guys get into if there will be a first-time champion in hoops, college basketball’s G-League problem and LSU’s accounting department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s gift to Rece, what’s happening at Arkansas, TCU hiring Kendal Briles and Jaden Rashada wanting out of Florida because his NIL deal fell through. Then, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller stops by to talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, Rece’s Jaguar fandom, where he stands on Will Levis and CJ Stroud answering questions in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, looking back at a 65-7 Georgia win over TCU to repeat as national champions. They discuss the moment being too big for the Horned Frogs, Georgia’s vibe on the podium, Rece dropping TCU to No. 6 in his AP ballot and the Bulldogs being the favorite to three-peat. Later, they get into a way-too-early Top 25, where things stand with Alabama and their 2023 College Football Playoff teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and David Pollack discuss whether USC has a scheme or a talent problem on defense, Lincoln Riley’s job of building for the Big Ten, if this Rose Bowl win is a potential jumping off point for Penn State, Mississippi State winning for Mike Leach, if Max Duggan can replicate CJ Stroud’s performance against Georgia, how TCU can out-physical the Bulldogs and Stetson Bennett letting it rip in big moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a remarkable day for college football, what they’ll remember about the College Football Playoff semifinals 10 years from now, Michigan’s ill-fated Philly Special, Stetson Bennett’s perfect fourth quarter, early thoughts on a Georgia-TCU title game, CJ Stroud’s epic performance in a losing effort, the end of an era for the Rose Bowl, Kevin Warren’s candidacy to run the Bears, and whether Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Day will stick around.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of the College Gameday Podcast, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss which ACC and SEC teams they think will outperform themselves this year - specifically, they look into NC State and if they can stop stepping on the rake, the embers of a possible Virginia Tech revival, Tennessee toeing the line at a playoff contention and more! 0:00 - Welcome  00:32 - How Did Pete Celebrate The Celtics’ 18th NBA Title? 09:55 - The Only Independents In FBS: UCONN & Notre Dame 11:08 - Rece’s ACC Sleeper Team: NC State 12:31 - Pete’s ACC Sleeper Teams: Syracuse & Boston College 24:46 - Pete’s SEC Sleeper Team: Texas A&M 28:15 - Rece’s SEC Sleeper Team: Tennessee  35:08 - More On Celtics Celebration in Pete’s House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss TCU against Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Max Duggan having some Jim Harbaugh in him, Michigan being in complete alignment and how the Horned Frog defense could trip up the Wolverines. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if TCU can force Michigan to throw the ball, if we’ll get a classic game in the semifinals, which team can pull an upset and Pete's bonus lookahead question. Plus, the guys pick the semifinals, and the rest of Saturday and Monday’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss an Elmo-themed Christmas in the Thamel household, Drake Maye deciding to stay at North Carolina, Maye speaking to offensive coordinator candidates, coaches being unwilling to police themselves, if Ohio State’s offensive line can contain Jalen Carter, how the Buckeyes respond after losing to Michigan, which playoff quarterback they’d pick to win two games, the main storyline of the playoff, how TCU stays in the game against the Wolverines, Rece’s trip to Buc-cee’s, and chili and cinnamon rolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis returns from vacation alongside Pete Thamel to discuss their adopted Jaguars’ walk-off win over the Cowboys, five-star quarterback Dante Moore flipping from Oregon to UCLA, Bo Nix returning to Oregon, where all of this leaves DJ Uiagalelei, Rece’s first-time experiences with Mike Leach, which teams are motivated in the bowls leading up to Christmas, why you shouldn't trust Liberty against Toledo and Rece’s time in Disney World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices