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Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast.  Dan Wetzel, Bill Connelly, and Max Olson react to the best moments from Week 10 in the College Football World. 00:00 Welcome to the Show! 1:08 Notre Dame defeats Miami 11:05 UCLA beats Minnesota 15:44 Oregon defeats Ohio State 23:25 Utah takes down rival BYU 28-20 29:50 Michigan loses to Michigan State 15-6 35:41 Alabama takes down LSU 31-13 44:08 Texas takes out Missouri 34-20 47:16 Georgia dominates Ole Miss 42-7 52:42 Tennessee takes down Kentucky 34-6 57:14 Say something nice! 1:03:51 Texas Tech defeats West Virginia 53-48 1:04:34 Small Sample Heisman 1:10:26 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings! Is Alabama ranked too high and Notre Dame too low? The guys take a closer look at how the ranking process actually works. Plus, they turn their attention to the biggest matchups of Week 10 and make their picks!   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Alabama too high, Notre Dame too low? 5:22 - Does the CFP Committee meet too often? 11:00 - CFP Committee ranking process explained 20:00 - AP voters have been moving towards the committee’s rankings 29:43 - Will CFP expansion change everything? 36:08 - Should the CFP rankings use a formula? 40:28 - Game Preview: BYU vs Utah 44:41 - Game Preview: Texas vs Missouri 48:24 - Game Preview: Alabama vs LSU 53:13 - Game Preview: Oregon vs Ohio St 56:51 - Game Preview: Georgia vs Ole Miss 59:25 - Game Preview: Miami vs Notre Dame 1:05:00 Game Preview: Air Force vs Army Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel break down Mike Norvell’s downfall at Florida State, including two turning points that led to his firing. They also discuss the challenges of filling the head coaching vacancy. Then they preview a loaded Saturday with massive College Football Playoff implications.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Two turning points in Mike Norvell’s downfall 7:25 - Who would want the Florida St job? 13:49 - FSU still has plenty to offer 18:27 - Miami vs Notre Dame: Can Notre Dame gain a signature win? 24:43 - Miami vs Notre Dame: Miami faces scrutiny over their resume 30:25 - Georgia vs Ole Miss: Elimination game for Ole Miss? 35:04 - BYU vs Utah: Which outcome is best for the Big 12? 43:34 - Alabama vs LSU: LSU looking to avoid a costly stumble 54:15 - Kentucky vs Tennessee: Can Kentucky keep the magic alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast.  Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, and Max Olson react to the best moments from Week 9 including USC’s upset victory over Ohio State. 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:30 USC defeats No. 2 Ohio State 20:00 Oregon defeats Northwestern 22:47 Georgia defeats Florida 26:52 Hoosiers hold off Golden Gophers in overtime 41:26 Texas Tech takes down Arizona 46:07 Iowa State beats Oklahoma State in a thriller 47:03 Utah dominates Cincinnati 49:17 Iowa shuts out Wisconsin 50:41 BYU defeats Arizona State 53:52 Syracuse upsets SMU 57:27 Miami defeats UNC 1:01:24 Small Sample Heisman 1:05:57 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel discuss college football’s QB nightmare as Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor and Oregon’s Dante Moore suffer season-ending injuries. Plus, a CFP bid battle is brewing between the Big Ten and Big 12. Could the Big 12 steal a third playoff spot from the Big Ten? And could Ohio St find itself on the outside looking in if the Buckeyes finish with three losses and no Julian Sayin? Finally, the crew previews the biggest matchups heading into Week 9.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - QB Nightmare: Kamario Taylor out for the season 8:14 - QB Nightmare: Dante Moore out for the season 15:30 - CFP Bid Battle: Big Ten vs Big 12 19:30 - Scary Reality For The Big Ten 26:02 - CFP Committee to Leave Ohio St Out? 32:45 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Minnesota 35:42 - Game Preview: Arizona vs Texas Tech 40:21 - Game Preview: Wisconsin vs Iowa 44:24 - Game Preview: Florida vs Georgia 48:13 - Game Preview: Miami vs North Carolina 50:38 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs USC 54:40 - Deep Cut Preview: Army vs Memphis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the latest coaching shakeups including Baylor moving on from Dave Aranda, NC State parting ways with Dave Doeren and Maryland’s decision to fire Mike Locksley. The crew explores some intriguing coaching conspiracy theories including whether Lincoln Riley could have options beyond USC. Plus, could Miami be preparing to leave the ACC? The guys discuss whether the Hurricanes could fit into the Big Ten or SEC.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Why Baylor moved on from Dave Aranda 6:41 - NC State moves on from Dave Doeren 13:58 - How do you unlock NC State 21:04 - A Baylor coaching conspiracy theory 26:13 - Would Lincoln Riley have options beyond USC? 29:47 - Who replaces Mike Locksley at Maryland? 32:16 - Maryland’s coaching search takes shape 38:33 - The Perfect Match: Miami & The Big Ten or SEC? 45:48 - Should Miami go independent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, and Max Olson are here to react to the biggest games and moments from Week 8 in College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss whether Ohio State could lose quarterback Julian Sayin for the season and what it could mean for the Buckeyes. Plus, which teams are best positioned for a stretch run, and could one misstep change everything? Lastly, the guys preview the biggest Week 8 games and make their picks.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Could Ohio St lose Julian Sayin for the season? 7:23 - One misstep from disaster? 12:41 - Which team is in the best shape? 20:13 - Doomsday for the Big Ten and SEC? 30:56 - Why the CFP committee matters 34:49 - Could the ACC get 2 teams into the CFP 38:51 - Notre Dame’s CFP ripple effects 44:46 - Utah’s must-try treats 49:49 - Game Preview: Houston vs Utah 55:03 - Game Preview: LSU vs Auburn 59:19 - Game Preview: Pittsburgh vs Miami 1:01:42 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Michigan 1:05:49 - Game Preview: Ole Miss vs Texas 1:12:36 - Game Preview: North Dakota St vs New Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss the challenges of ranking and seeding an expanded College Football Playoff field. Plus, are there truly great teams in college football this season, or is parity at an all-time high? And with Texas struggling, could Arch Manning be on a short leash?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - No great teams? Just great parity? 6:20 - College football vs NFL pathways to parity 8:52 - Why QBs have more pressure to deliver 12:07 - An ideal CFP field? 15:12 - The value of scarcity 23:10 - Giving teams hope 28:39 - How to rank a 24-team CFP? 37:31 - Why CFP expansion could be great 40:14 - The Perfect Match: Conner Weigman & Houston 46:43 - Arch Manning on a short leash? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, and Max Olson react to the biggest games and moments from Week 7 in College Football. 00:00 Welcome to the show 1:27 Auburn stuns Georgia 2:08 Chaos in college football! 6:13 Miami defeats Florida State 8:46 BYU holds off Notre Dame 10:30 Kentucky defeats Oklahoma 12:03 Florida takes down Texas 15:46 Ohio State defeats Indiana 21:56 Houston takes out Oklahoma State 29:51 College GameDay at BYU 32:52 Michigan defeats Penn State 39:45 Ole Miss dominates Missouri 44:10 Tennessee defeats Alabama 48:32 Wake Forest defeats Cal 49:07 North Carolina defeats Duke 52:30 Small Sample Heisman 55:25 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff can work, how expansion could impact conference championship games and what it would take to preserve the stakes of the regular season. Plus, is Mike Norvell coaching for his job at Florida State against Miami? The guys weigh in on his future and make their Week 7 picks.   0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Missouri & Ole Miss built to win in NIL era 5:31 - Is a 24-team CFP just an easier to sell to boosters? 8:25 - Making the 24-team CFP will no longer be enough 13:49 - Who pays for an expanded CFP? 20:16 - Will an expanded CFP be too forgiving? 23:33 - Why seeding is critical to an expanded CFP 30:27 - Is this Mike Norvell’s last stand? 36:00 - Game Preview: Florida St vs Miami 41:53 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs Indiana 49:34 - Game Preview: Florida vs Texas 53:31 - Game Preview: Missouri vs Ole Miss 59:35 - Game Preview: Alabama vs Tennessee 1:03:17 - Game Preview: Oklahoma St vs Houston 1:06:26 - Game Preview: Notre Dame vs BYU 1:16:13 - Game Preview: Penn St vs Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12’s chances of sending two teams to the College Football Playoff, whether BYU can make a statement against Notre Dame and which Big 12 quarterbacks they trust to carry their teams. Plus, the guys discuss Arch Manning and whether he should return to college for another season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Halfway point: Which surprise teams have staying power? 4:43 - Big 12 to send two teams to the CFP? 13:01 - BYU to make a statement against Notre Dame? 15:17 - Which Big 12 QBs do we trust to carry their teams? 21:27 - When the game gets away from you 25:48 - The perfect fan experience 28:53 - Can we trust Texas? 34:32 - Should Arch stay in college for one more year? 43:14 - The Perfect Match: Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Dan Wetzel, Max Olson, and Bill Connelly discuss Gunner Stockton's exceptional game on the road at Alabama, and react to the rest of the Week 6 games in College Football. 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:45 Georgia defeats Alabama 9:30 Oklahoma beats Texas in Red River Rivalry 18:12 UCLA takes out Oregon 29:19 Missouri topple Texas A&M 32:40 Big 12 Conversation 36:00 Kentucky defeats LSU in overtime 42:06 USC defeats Penn State 45:46 Indiana takes out Nebraska 49:00 Boise State defeats Fresno State 51:02 ACC Conversation 53:47 Small Sample Heisman 56:38 Say Something Nice! 58:23 South Carolina defeats Florida 1:00:45 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the growing questions around Riley’s future, whether the Trojans should stay the course and what a coaching change could mean for the program. Plus, they take a broader look at massive coaching buyouts, why shifting more money towards players isn’t so simple and the financial realities of making a coaching change. Then, the guys make their Week 6 picks.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Time for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley 12:17 - The case for keeping Lincoln Riley 15:06 - Can USC find a coach built for the Big Ten? 19:53 - Coaching changes leave rosters vulnerable 27:22 - Buying out the coach is not the only expense 30:18 - Game Preview: USC vs Penn St 35:42 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Nebraska 42:11 - Game Preview: UCLA vs Oregon 49:24 - Think you can outpick the guys? How’s your record so far? 54:02 - Game Preview: Georgia vs Alabama 1:00:29 - Deep Cut: North Dakota St vs UNLV 1:06:11 - Texas State Fair Food Game: Would You Eat It? 1:17:33 - Game Preview: Texas vs Oklahoma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Ryan McGee break down what’s wrong with Michigan and why Kyle Whittingham may not be the Wolverines’ long -term answer. Plus, what’s behind Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn State, and how pivotal is this moment for Lincoln Riley and USC? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - What’s wrong with Michigan? 6:37 - Kyle Whittingham isn’t Michigan’s long-term answer 15:46 - Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn St 21:46 - A pivotal moment for Lincoln Riley & USC 26:44 - Is CFP expansion really better? 33:24 - The Perfect Match: Kirby Smart & Georgia 40:57 - Kalen DeBoer’s Saban-sized pressure 54:49 - How real are Indiana and Nebraska? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Max Olson react to the biggest games and moments from Week 5 in College Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into the story surrounding a former Auburn employee accused of leaking trade secrets. Then the guys make their Week 5 picks and break down the matchups they’re watching across college football. Plus, Fat Bear Week comes to an end! Which bear walked away with the title?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Ex-Auburn employee arrested in trade secrets case 10:59 - AUB vs TENN: A look back at the matchup through the years 13:55 - The sports magazine era hit different 16:05 - Game Preview: Cincinnati vs Arizona 19:34 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs Iowa 31:24 - Game Preview: Washington vs USC 36:22 - Will USC move on from Lincoln Riley? 39:35 - Game Preview: Notre Dame vs North Carolina 43:22 - Game Preview: Miami vs Clemson 47:36 - Game Preview: Alabama vs Mississippi St 56:14 - Deep Cut Preview: Marshall vs JMU 57:47 - Who would be your sports mag cover star? 1:02:30 - Fat Bear Week has crowned its champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel beak down the latest across college football starting with whether Texas truly feels like the No. 1 team in the country. Then, how good are Miami, Georgia and Notre Dame? The guys discuss BYU finding its identity, Florida’s offseason work paying off and why Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor and Jeff Lebby are the perfect match.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Does Texas feel like the No. 1 team? 10:10 - Miami, Georgia, & Notre Dame: Are they really that good? 18:58 - BYU finds its identity + Florida’s offseason work pays off 25:45 - The Perfect Match: Kamario Taylor & Jeff Lebby 35:38 - Mississippi St & Alabama on equal footing? 40:17 - Don’t underestimate Iowa at home 46:07 - Jeremiah Smith: The next No. 1 overall pick? 53:57 - Colin Simmons, Kamario Taylor & Keelon Russell: Fave player to watch? 58:30 - Fat Bear Week: Who’s still standing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast, hosted by Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Max Olson. We recap all the thrilling Week 4 games including Iowa's last second win vs Michigan. Also we dive deep into Oregon defeating USC at the Coliseum. We also breakdown Texas narrowly defeating Tennessee, and what's next for the Longhorns. All that and more on the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:30 Iowa defeats Michigan 14:00 Ohio State defeats Illinois 14:45 Oregon defeats USC 32:50 Georgia defeats Oklahoma 36:15 Texas defeats Tennessee 48:50 Florida dominates Ole Miss 52:29 Wisconsin defeats Penn State 54:41 Minnesota defeats Washington 56:47 UCLA defeats Maryland  59:25 Wake Forest upsets Louisville 1:01:40 Boise State defeats Western Michigan 1:07:47 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down why every Saturday window feels packed with chaos. Plus, what does the future hold for Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor? Then, the guys preview a loaded Week 4 slate featuring some of the biggest matchups across the country.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - The matchup you didn’t see coming 2:07 - Is college athletics bigger than ever? 9:38 - College football then vs now: What’s changed? 19:18 - Every college football window is packed 23:13 - Will Kamario Taylor stay at Mississippi St? 34:05 - Game preview: Missouri vs Mississippi St 35:02 - Game preview: Ole Miss vs Florida 39:46 - Game preview: Texas vs Tennessee 43:58 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Georgia 46:52 - Game preview: Texas A&M vs LSU 51:03 - Game preview: Iowa vs Michigan 57:50 - Game preview: Oregon vs USC 1:03:51 - Game preview: Boise St vs Western Michigan 1:08:08 - Bears or non-bears? Make your pick 1:13:21 - ESPN Remembers College Basketball Analyst Chris Spatola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down whether the Rebels can keep the momentum rolling in a potential trap game in the Swamp. Plus, the guys discuss Pete Golding’s rise, what Jon Sumrall is building at Florida, Texas’ trip to Knoxville and why who you play matters.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is Ole Miss a contender or not? 7:55 - Pete Golding emerges as college football’s newest star 16:18 - Pete Golding built Ole Miss’ deep defensive line 19:37 - Jon Sumrall has an edge at Florida 23:44 - RB Jadan Baugh is fueling Florida’s explosive offense 30:42 - LSU vs Ole Miss drone show 35:37 - Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon steps onto the big stage 39:44 - Next elite QB class is taking shape 45:03 - Big Ten, Texas Tech face questions over who they play 54:07 - Fat Bear Week: Alaska’s bears battle for the crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay podcast. Dan Wetzel is joined by Mark Schlabach, and Max Olson to breakdown Week 3 of the College Football season. 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:00 Ole Miss defeats LSU at home 20:00 Alabama defeats FSU 25:00 Louisville topples SMU 27:30 Kentucky upsets Texas A&M 31:30 Georgia dominates Arkansas 34:40 West Virginia defeats Virginia 38:30 Texas Tech narrowly defeats Houston 40:15 Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State defeat South Carolina 45:00 Lightning delays 49:30 Small Sample Heisman 51:30 Say something nice! 53:30 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down how a proposed 19-team conferenced cap could reshape college football. They also dig into what Mike Norvell needs to do to turn things around at Florida State. Plus, the guys make their picks for the biggest games of Week 3.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - 19-team cap could end chances of a super league 9:42- Mike Norvell needs an injection of hope to survive at FSU 16:54 - Game Preview: Florida St vs Alabama 22:04 - Ole Miss star served with lawsuit papers 27:03 - Who needs this win more: LSU or Ole Miss? 29:56 - Game Preview: LSU vs Ole Miss 37:12 - Game Preview: Louisville vs SMU 40:44 - Game Preview: Houston vs Texas Tech 44:34 - Game Preview: Florida vs Auburn 50:33 - Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs Maryland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Ole Miss and what’s at stake for both sides in Oxford. Plus, they guys look at Oregon’s early struggles, Tulsa’s path into the College Football Playoff conversation and Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor’s rising NFL draft stock.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Lane Kiffin to enter the Ole Miss cauldron 10:31 - Who needs the win more: Lane or Ole Miss? 18:53 - How will Pete Golding handle LSU vs Ole Miss? 23:34 - Does LSU need to embrace boring? 27:46 - GameDay at Ole Miss: What will the signs say? 33:12 - Oregon: Can they figure things out? 39:22 - Oregon: Look past the final score 46:17 - Tulsa playing its way into the CFP conversation 52:32 - Kamario Taylor puts himself on NFL draft radar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast hosted by Dan Wetzel, Bill Connelly, and Max Olson. They recap an incredible Week 2 slate, starting off with Texas defeating Ohio State in an amazing 4th quarter comeback. They breakdown Michigan upsetting Oklahoma, Oklahoma State upsetting Oregon, and the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. They give shoutouts to Akron, Duke's Nate Sheppard, Jeremiah Smith, Montana State, Kamario Taylor, and Mason McKenzie. All that and more on the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:30 Texas completes comeback against Ohio State 19:13 Oregon loses to Oklahoma State 24:40 Michigan upsets Oklahoma 33:26 Akron season-ticket holder calls plays 39:09 Missouri beats rival Kansas 45:36 Big 12 favorites continue to roll 50:47 Duke’s Nate Sheppard 51:42 Jeremiah Smith 53:00 Kamario Taylor 54:15 BC beats Rutgers in Eagles’ red bandana game 55:10 Say something nice! 1:01:10 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the details of the SEC vote that could get LSU expelled from the league. Plus, they tackle college football’s timekeeping problem, Michigan’s decision to stick with Bryce Underwood as QB1 and the mounting pressure on Dabo Swinney. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - SEC puts LSU on notice with expulsion vote 5:56 - Will the SEC pass the self-governance test? 15:36 - LSU & SEC: Can they close the gap? 21:14 - NCAA sets new ‘standard timing protocol’ 30:19 - Michigan sticks with Bryce Underwood at QB1 34:54 - Timekeeping fixes: Tenths of a second? Light up goal posts? 41:52 - Dabo Swinney under fire after LSU loss? 47:30 - Game preview: Ohio St vs Texas 54:34 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Michigan 59:07 - Game preview: Alabama vs Kentucky 1:03:03 - Game preview: Arizona vs BYU 1:06:37 - Game preview: Arizona St vs Texas A&M 1:09:45 - Game preview: Tennessee vs Georgia Tech 1:13:48 - Deep cut game: Boise St vs Memphis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel recap Ole Miss’ win over Louisville and Notre Dame’s dominant performance against Wisconsin. Plus, they look ahead to Ohio State vs Texas and discuss the latest 24-team College Football Playoff talks and a potential SEC-Big Ten scheduling partnership.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Bad games, blowouts, and controversy! 7:47 - Ole Miss defeats Louisville, secures win 17:38 - Notre Dame steamrolls Wisconsin 24:19 - What’s the best college football book? 32:21 - The best night in Baton Rouge 38:56 - Ohio St vs Texas is the perfect early-season matchup 46:24 - CFP talks to enter into negotiating window 49:36 - SEC, Big Ten talk scheduling partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wetzel and college football writers Max Olson and Bill Connelly break down Michigan’s wild win over Western Michigan, including the clock sync issue that gave the Wolverines another shot at a Hail Mary. Then the guys run through more of Week 1’s biggest games before wrapping up with their way-too-early Heisman picks and “Say Something Nice.”   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan defeats Western Michigan on a Hail Mary 6:26 - Michigan’s Bryce Underwood underwhelms in first game of the season 13:53 - LSU trounces Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 27:23 - UCLA rushing attack helps defeat Cal 32:57 - Oregon trails by 10 to a comeback and defeats Boise State 36:13 - UMass shocks Rutgers at home to win 38:23 - Auburn sneaks by Baylor to win 41:22 - Miami trounces Stanford 45:43 - Colorado narrowly defeats Georgia Tech 49:35 - Small sample Heisman winners for the week 53:17 - Say something nice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel look ahead to college football’s opening weekend, revisit some of the biggest early-season upsets and make the case for teams to “cowboy up” and play somebody Week 1 next year. Plus, the crew breaks down Clemson vs. LSU, what’s at stake for Clemson and whether Dae’Quan Wright Zxavian Harris will take the field for LSU. Then the guys run through the Week 1 slate of games and reveal which teams they think will come out on top. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 1: Shockers are coming 3:39 - Week 1: It’s time to cowboy up & play somebody 7:17 - Remember these big opening weekend upsets? 13:45 - Inside the lore of College GameDay 19:08 - SEC, Big Ten to go big on opening weekend? 21:57 - Clemson vs LSU: A defining test for Clemson 27:16 - Clemson vs LSU: Will Dae’Quan wright & Zxavian Harris play? 34:11 - Clemson vs LSU: Who wins? 37:19 - UCLA vs Cal: The game flying under the radar 44:40 - Wisconsin vs Notre Dame: A game worth watching 49:38 - Baylor vs Auburn: All eyes on DJ Lagway 54:47 - Who wins? Boise State vs Oregon 56:55 - Who wins? Miami vs Stanford 59:46 - Who wins? Louisville vs Ole Miss 1:02:24 - Who wins? SMU vs Florida State 1:05:53 - Deep cut game: Tulane vs Duke 1:08:31 - The great Pabst heist: Thieves swipe $70k in beer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into college football’s latest eligibility fight as LSU and Lane Kiffin test the limits of whether former NFL players can return to college. Veteran NCAA attorney Tom Mars joins to break down LSU’s options and the risk of SEC penalties and what the case could mean for college football. Plus, the crew discusses where the sport should draw the line on eligibility, contracts and player movement.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 0: Weird and absolutely reckless 5:42 - Week 0: FCS vs The Group of Six 10:21 - Week 0: FCS matchups in the spotlight 17:21 - Week 0 no more, college football moves on 24:03 - Lane Kiffin & SEC in talks over eligibility 30:21 - Tom Mars, veteran NCAA attorney, joins the pod! 32:22 - Tom Mars weighs in on SEC eligibility 37:41 - Is the Big 12 federal case a blueprint for the SEC? 43:34 - LSU vs SEC intraconference transfer rule 47:20 - Tom Mars: Not interested in taking on a losing case 48:02 - Is LSU’s NFL player gamble worth it? 58:17 - Revisiting the Charles Bediako uproar 1:05:04 - What should the eligibility line be? 1:10:17 - Balancing contracts and player movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel set the stage for the College Football Playoff picture. They discuss whether the 12-team format is the sweet spot, identify how many teams have a legitimate shot to win the national championship and then make their early CFP predictions on unexpected teams to crash the field, who makes the semifinals and who could win it all.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Preseason AP Poll vs. CFP reality 6:00 - Who’s in, who’s out of the CFP? 8:30 - Is a 12-team CFP the sweet spot? 20:50 - How many teams can win it all? 34:41 - The unexpected teams to crash the cfp are… 41:52 - CFP semifinals: Early picks for who’s in 43:43 - Penn State cocaine trafficking ring exposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12 heading into the season. Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the conference and can Houston emerge as a legitimate contender Plus, the crew weighs Utah’s changes of making a run, Arizona State’s loaded wide receiver room, TCU’s sleeper potential, and the wild cards that could shake up the Big 12 race.   0:00 - Welcome 1:55 - Oklahoma St. Eric Morris vs. an armadillo 9:44 - Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the Big 12? 17:53 - BYU freshman WR Legend Glasker turning heads 19:54 - Can Houston emerge as a Big 12 contender? 29:58 - Utah: Big 12 contender or spoiler? 35:37 - ASU has the Big 12’s best WR room? 46:05 - TCU: The quintessential Big 12 sleeper? 48:16 - Arizona, Baylor & Oklahoma St: Big 12 wild cards 53:43 - Coach Prime at Colorado: What’s next? 58:10 - Final word on the Big 12: WVU, ISU, Arkansas St, UCF, Cincinnati, KU, Baylor, Kansa St Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel continue their SEC preview with the biggest questions facing the conference this season. Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? Can John Sumrall turn things around at Florida? And which programs are poised to make a leap?   0:00 - Welcome 1:08 - Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? 2:26 - Can John Sumrall get Florida back on track? 4:52 - Can South Carolina make a major leap? 9:34 - Can Pete Golding keep Ole Miss among SEC elite? 11:19 - Can Will Stein immediately win at Kentucky? 16:23 - Can Alex Golish end Auburn’s losing skid? 24:46 - Can Vanderbilt keep rising without Diego Pavia? 31:40 - Can Ryan Silverfield revive Arkansas? 33:17 - Is Kamario Taylor going to be an SEC breakout quarterback? 37:38 - Who’s your favorite player to watch throw? 39:09 - Which coach gets fired by Halloween? 44:55 - SEC must-see games 49:39 - Does the SEC end their championship drought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel preview the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. Has the conference lost its place atop the sport or is the SEC ready to reassert its dominance. The crew breaks down whether Georgia’s offense can deliver another SEC title, Arch Manning’s chances of leading Texas to the top, pls can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin and can Lane Kiffin win immediately at LSU?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Has the SEC lost its place atop college football? 9:54 - Can Georgia’s offense deliver another SEC title? 13:59 - Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC title? 20:00 - Is Oklahoma ready to win the SEC? 23:09 - CFP debate: Can SEC teams lose three games? 28:57 - Can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin? 38:24 - Can Texas A&M return to the CFP? 42:32 - Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU? 56:59 - Can Alabama reclaim its place among the SEC elite? 1:03:22 - Can Tennessee contend with a new quarterback? 1:09:39 - SEC title game: Who gets there and who wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What’s ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College?   0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC’s portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another losing season? 24:04 - ACC exit plans and landing spots 28:32 - Is Dabo Swinney under pressure at Clemson? 36:28 - Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? 41:20 - Can Cal make noise in the ACC? 42:47 - Can Duke & Wake Forest do it again? 44:56 - Can Pitt enter the ACC title race? 47:07 - Syracuse & Boston College: What’s ahead? 51:19 - What is proper post-hunting etiquette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame’s evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season. 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception? 11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football 16:41 - Miami’s path back to the CFP 19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches? 24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026? 27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football’s top QB? 32:10 - Notre Dame: From Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman 38:02 - ACC teams that could make a run: Georgia Tech 41:05 - ACC teams that could make a run: Louisville 46:40 - ACC teams that could make a run: SMU 48:04 - Can Virginia build on its breakout season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference’s sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald’s first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney’s UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern’s offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC’s talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football’s Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the top contenders in the Big Ten as Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series gets underway. Can Ohio State reclaim the conference crown? Will Oregon finally break through? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? We all that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College Gameday Podcast 00:40 - Drafting the top teams in the Big Ten 10:46 - How does Indiana follow up a perfect season? 25:09 - Is Ohio State the team to beat in the Big Ten? 34:45 - Can Dante Moore lead Oregon to a CFP breakthrough? 43:50 - Can USC breakthrough under Lincoln Riley? 48:07 - Can Matt Campbell win right away at Penn State? 51:53 - Who wins the BIG Ten? 55:20 - Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel react to North Carolina placing Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and discuss what it means for the program moving forward. Plus, they debate whether this is a make-or-break season for Lincoln Riley at USC, whether Indiana should still be the favorite in the Big Ten, and break down the biggest storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis is back from Wimbledon and joins Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel to talk about SEC Media Days. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz’s thoughts on Power Four nonconference scheduling, predict the SEC race, make early picks for Weeks 1 and 2, and weigh in on Josh Heupel’s comments about Lane Kiffin’s return to Neyland Stadium.   0:00 - Welcome back from Wimbledon, Rece 7:55 - USF’s new stadium and outdoor bar 14:51 - Best sponsor names for iconic stadiums 23:03 - Eli Drinkwitz on P4 nonconference games 40:17 - Who will win the SEC this season? 42:19 - Picking early season winners: Week 1 48:38 – Picking early season winners: Week 2 57:16 - Josh Heupel’s comments on Kiffin’s return to Neyland 1:01:11 - Looking ahead to SEC media days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde break down the Michigan Regents’ upcoming discussion on the athletic department culture investigation and what it could mean for Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s future. They also discuss Penn State and how the Nittany Lions could surpass Michigan as the nation’s largest stadium. Finally, the guys previews ACC Media Days, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch across the conference.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan regents to discuss athletics probe 4:56 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s future uncertain 10:38 - What does it take to run Michigan athletics? 14:28 - Michigan finalizing college basketball coach contract 18:38 - Penn State to become largest stadium in the U.S.? 25:37 - ACC Media Days Preview: Miami vs Duke QB feud 35:18 - ACC Media Days Preview: Is Clemson slipping? 39:28 - ACC Media Days Preview: Belichick’s roster 47:55 - ACC Media Days Preview: FSU to bounce back? 50:12 - ACC Media Days Preview: James Franklin 51:34 - ACC Media Days Preview: Clemson, FSU tensions 53:58 - Airline window seats without windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech’s options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can’t catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What’s holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham’s next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the College GameDay Podcast, Dan Wetzel is joined by Ryan McGee and Pat Forde to discuss Trinidad Chambliss pushing back on Lane Kiffin’s comments about recruiting in Oxford, adding yet another layer to what will be a wild scene when LSU visits Ole Miss in week 3. The guys break down why Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss still feels so personal, and why LSU-Ole Miss will be the game everyone wants to see. Plus, they draft their must-watch games of the season and close with a look at some of college sports’ strangest national championships -- everything from meat judging, to dairy tasting, skeet shooting and quarter-scale tractor building. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:34 Trinidad Chambliss responds to Lane Kiffin’s comments 14:37 Why the LSU - Ole Miss feud runs deep 23:18 Drafting the best games of the college football season 24:19 Miami at Notre Dame 26:25 Ohio State at Indiana 29:20 Ohio State at Texas 30:35 Georgia at Alabama 32:40 Other must-watch games this season 46:38 College sports’ strangest national championships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Sorsby is out of college football options — and now the NFL may not be an option until 2027. Dan Wetzel, Ryan McGee and Pat Forde break down what comes next for Sorsby, whether Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks says something bigger about the state of college coaching, and why college sports’ latest fight in Congress has the SEC and Big Ten facing real pushback. Plus: Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf, the NCAA may be moving toward a five-year eligibility model, and the guys compare World Cup fan bases to their college football counterparts. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:20 What’s next for Brendan Sorsby? 12:04 Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA 23:00 Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf 29:15 Latest on the Protect College Sports Act 39:55 NCAA moving toward a five-year eligibility plan 46:00 Pairing World Cup teams with college football fan bases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel unpack the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including the Big 12’s aggressive response and Texas Tech’s role in the controversy. Plus, they identify the saga’s biggest winners and losers, discuss how Texas Tech will be viewed moving forward, and how college sports can fix a system that continues to invite legal challenges.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Brendan Sorsby saga: The Big 12’s big move 6:18 - Brendan Sorsby saga: How Texas Tech folded 11:06 - The growing abuse of temporary injunctions 14:58 - Could Cincinnati or Indiana have known? 23:37 - Brendan Sorsby saga: Winners and losers 29:13 - Michigan weighs in 34:35 - How will Texas Tech be viewed this season? 38:31 - Can Congress make an eligibility rule? 44:28 - Who will be Texas Tech’s QB1? 47:12 - The perfect idea for a commercial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether the proposed college sports bill can save college football or if it’s doomed by self-interest. They also dive into the biggest sticking point of the bill: media rights. They talk about how there was no alignment between lawmakers, the SEC and the Big Ten, and how political fear mongering is fueling the misconceptions around the idea of an SEC-Big Ten super league.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Will the college sports bill save college football? 4:39 - Do we only get one shot at this bill? 6:01 - The college sports bill targets media rights 7:44 - No synergy between the bill’s writers, the SEC, or the Big Ten 16:44 - How self-interest could kill the bill 21:08 - The misconception the SEC and Big Ten want to form a super league 25:15 - The super league and political fear mongering 36:05 - Likely the bill will pass? 38:50 - The Brendan Sorsby case: Where are we now? 41:07 - Enough leniency for Sorsby? 41:48 - Why the medical argument falls short 47:36 - Why is the middle of college football season in November? 54:57 - What happened to college football games in December? 56:47 - Throwback songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian’s basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to college football’s brand-new — and very confusing — punt rule. The crew also discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would hurt the importance of the regular season and gives some love to Midwest. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:01 - NCAA New Punt Rule Madness 05:55 - Why was the punt rule changed? 15:38 - Is the 24-team playoff worth it? 35:49 - 24 -team playoff devaules the regular season? 40:10 - A make or break season for USC? 41:36 - College Football 27 Update 45:43 - Showing love to the Midwest 51:04 - Thanks for listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to Lane Kiffin’s controversial comments about Ole Miss, Steve Sarkisian's jab at their academics, the possible return of the legendary Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could completely reshape the sport. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 00:53 - Lane Kiffin on LSU recuriting vs Ole Miss 02:56 - Kiffin: Top recurits families wary of Oxford 11:16 - Were Kiffin's comments a jab at Ole Miss? 23:47 - Steve Sarkisian takes a jab at Ole Miss 38:41 - USC and Notre Dame back in negotiations 43:03 - The problem with the 24-team playoff 55:10 - Rece goes into the Alabama sports Hall of Fame 59:39 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices