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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