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Join 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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Pete Thamel, Harry Lyles, host of "Countdown to GameDay" on the ESPN College Football YouTube channel, and Heather Dinich, ESPN College Football Playoff insider, discuss how Notre Dame made history, the deep issues behind the underwhelming playoff games, what you can't bring from the NFL to college, and the job security of coaches James Franklin and Ryan Day.
0:00 - The difference between the Notre Dame & Ohio State playoff home games
3:15 - What led to the first round blowout games
11:35 - The under-the-radar playoff issue: Neutral sites
17:02 - How Penn State's James Franklin & Ohio State's Ryan Day silenced critics
32:18 - Why Ohio State Jeremiah Smith had the best weekend
34:10 - Quarterfinal games: Things to look forward to
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network discuss the teams that have it the worst in the first round of the College Football Playoff, whether Indiana can continue their historic win streak, SMU going into a Penn State home game, Clemson's uneven matchup against Texas, Ohio State's redemption game and so much more!
0:00 - How will teams handle frigid first round playoff games?
4:02 - Notre Dame has an opportunity to beat Indiana and make a run to the title
12:35 - SMU beware of a Penn State home "white out" game
20:06 - Does Clemson stand a chance against a mighty Texas team?
26:35 - Ohio State finally gets a home night game, takes on Tennessee
39:22 - Best in game: 2024 Heisman winner Travis Hunter
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Marty Smith & Ryan McGee of "Marty & McGee" take over the pod! They're joined by Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst, to discuss Bill Belichick potentially going to North Carolina and his glaring college football weakness. They also get into the possibility of college players being coached at the NFL level and Belichick's ability to focus more on the player-coach relationship.
0:00 - College football is morphing into the NFL
2:27 - Belichick to handle rosters & black tie events?
4:06 - Belichick's weakness: Drafting players
9:08 - Belichick to deal with college free agency?
12:25 - College players ready to be coached at NFL level?
16:32 - College players need mentorship
22:25 - UNC to let Stephen Belichick coach in the future?
25:26 - UNC to give total control to Belichick?
32:47 - Early NFL draft look
36:44 - Who will win the Heisman trophy?
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Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Heather Dinich, national college football insider, discuss the teams that got screwed out of the College Football Playoff and why they don't have sympathy for them. They also get into Ohio State's gauntlet of a pathway to the title, Clemson's direct pathway to the CFP through the ACC, neutral sites and player injuries preventing teams from making long CFP runs, and the intensified pressure for teams to grow competitively fast!
0:00 - Heather Dinich joins from outside the CFP Selection Committee room
1:43 - Clemson and Arizona State rewarded for title wins
3:56 - CFP discussions to change format begin on January 20
9:58 - Which teams got screwed this year?
14:18 - Indiana and Notre Dame meet in the first round
16:43 - How will Ohio State respond in first round after Michigan loss?
20:08 - Clemson keeps winning ACC, why not stay?
26:32 - Pressure on teams to grow competitively fast
28:35 - Best in game: Georgia backup QB Gunner Stockton
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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Georgia vs. Texas rematch, the Big 12 team that will fall out of the College Football Playoff, the irony SMU is more likely to make the CFP over Alabama, and more! In this episode, they look at all the conference title matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top.
2:47 - Georgia vs Texas rematch!
10:07 - Penn State faces Oregon, the singular undefeated team
13:05 - Iowa State vs Arizona State, loser won't make the playoff
16:02 - ACC title game to determine number of ACC teams in CFP?
20:37 - Could UNLV upset Boise State and nab the 12th playoff bid?
23:41 - Potentially a fun snowy American Athletic title game
26:19 - Is it Ohio's year to take the Mid-American title?
27:24 - High drama in Sun Belt title over Marshall's coach
28:41 - After C-USA title game, will Western Kentucky's coach leave for Purdue?
33:39 - If Penn State loses to Oregon, does their final ranking put them behind Ohio State?
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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer who says his team can win a national championship. But first, he gives his thoughts on the Week 15 rankings which project Alabama as the last team to secure a playoff bid. Then, he addresses his team's loss to Oklahoma (24-3). After, Rece and Pete talk about Alabama's ranking position ahead of Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina, if SMU will fall out of the playoff bracket completely and how far Georgia could tumble if they lose the SEC title game to Texas and simultaneously pick up their third loss.
0:00 - Welcome
1:00 - Alabama to stay in last playoff spot?
3:06 - SMU not locked into playoff
4:47 - Effect of Georgia losing SEC title game
6:22 - Kalen DeBoer on being in the playoff
8:03 - Kalen DeBoer on losing to Oklahoma
9:18 - Kalen DeBoer on his players adjusting to the coaching change
11:05 - Kalen DeBoer on the intensity of the SEC
12:44 - Kalen DeBoer on winning the national championship
15:10 - Kalen DeBoer on playing in cold climates
16:02 - Kalen DeBoer on where he'll watch the ACC title game
17:35 - Alabama deserves to be ahead of Miami?
28:08 - Compelling playoff matchups
30:39 - What could be the biggest change in the rankings?
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss flag planting being insulting, why it became a trend this year and what to do about it. They also get into Ohio State's collapse to Michigan, why their $20 million roster couldn't pull in a win and their missing key factor. Then they talk about Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and his sweet revenge, not just on Miami but on Ohio State. Lastly, the guys get into playoff bids and the decision to choose between an SEC three-loss team or Miami.
0:00 - Welcome
1:14 - Ohio State scoreless in second half against Michigan
7:39 - Beating Michigan: What Ohio State is missing
17:10 - Flag planting is insulting, invites conflict
22:18 - Why is flag planting a rivalry week theme this year?
24:12 - Flag planting calls one's character into question
30:11 - Best In Game: Syracuse Quarterback Kyle McCord
34:28 - Miami's questionable strategy against Syracuse
35:47 - Throwback to the final play of the 2013 Iron Bowl (Kick Six lore)
39:09 - College Football Playoff decisions: SEC three-loss team or Miami?
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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dissect the resumes of three-loss SEC teams and ruminate on Tulane (In the AAC) and if they could make it into the CFP over a Big 12 team with three losses. Next, Pete talks about the days leading up to moment when North Carolina fired coach Mack Brown. He also lays out Brown's possible replacements. Lastly, they look at Week 14 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top!
0:00 - CFP Week 14 Rankings: Two Big Winners
2:30 - Is the SEC similar to the Big Ten?
7:47 - How should teams be ranked?
12:23 - CFP final bids: Big 12 three-loss champ or AAC two-loss champ
15:11 - Coming up: Preview of a CFP-related crucial game
16:39 - North Carolina fires football coach Mack Brown
26:57 - Rivalry from the Big 12 to SEC: Texas vs Texas A&M
32:16 - ACC teams meet: Georgia Tech vs Georgia
34:22 - High CFP stakes game: South Carolina vs Clemson
38:57 - Will Syracuse upset Miami's ACC title game hopes?
41;01 - Ohio State to beat rival Michigan, who won last three years?
43:58 - Iowa State trying to stay atop Big 12 with Kansas State win
45:15 - Notre Dame vs USC: One team climbing, another falling
49:06 - Ranking the top Thanksgiving dishes
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Ohio State's high caliber game, Indiana getting caught, and how they each fit into the College Football Playoff picture. Do both teams look like playoff teams? Is Indiana deserving of a CFP spot? They also get into the Alabama - Oklahoma game where a penalty robbed Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams of a top moment this year, which brings into question the usefulness of instant replay. Will the game eventually see robot umps on the field? Lastly, they talk about Ole Miss' chances of getting into the CFP, Big 12 teams battling for a conference title, and the CFP format fix that could remedy a glaring issue.
0:00 - Welcome
1:26 - Do Indiana & Ohio State Look Like Playoff Teams?
8:52 - CFP Spot Wasted If A Team Is Not A Natty Contender?
15:18 - How To Evaluate Nonconference Schedules?
19:06 - Best In Game: Nebraska Takes Win Against Wisconsin
20:02 - Alabama's Lack Of Depth Exposed Against Oklahoma
22:02 - The Egregious Call In The Alabama-Oklahoma Game
30:40 - Ole Miss Blew Opportunities To Beat Florida
38:30 - Big 12 Chaos: Nine Teams Vying For Title Game Bid
44:22 - CFP Fix: No Automatic Bye For Top Conference Champs
47:26 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Greg Schiano
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Rece Davis and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 13 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the reason Ohio State is shuffling their offensive line around, who Cam Skattebo is, why The Swamp is a dangerous spot for Ole Miss, and the uniforms the guys are looking to forward to seeing on the field!
3:48 - Indiana vs. Ohio State
10:22 - Colorado vs. Kansas
15:00 - Wisconsin vs. Nebraska
20:02 - BYU vs. Arizona State
23:37 - Alabama vs. Oklahoma
28:11 - Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Draft Status
30:43 - Ole Miss vs. Florida
35:29 - Army vs. Notre Dame
40:20 - GameDay Deep Cut: UNLV vs. San José State
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Rece Davis and Joey Galloway, former Ohio State wide receiver, discuss the importance of protecting a quarterback. They get into the heated debate on whether or not it makes sense for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti to bench Kurtis Rourke this weekend as the Hoosiers take on Ohio State. The guys also take a look at the College Football Playoff Week 13 rankings and give their thoughts on the competitive state of the SEC and which teams could make it to the conference title game. They end the show with some early predictions on which teams could come out on top of the Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and the American conference!
1:51 - Should Indiana sit quarterback Kurtis Rourke for Ohio State game?
9:04 - Bigger game for Indiana: Ohio State or CFP first round?
18:50 - Rankings issue brewing amongst two loss SEC teams
24:04 - Is the SEC having their greatest season ever?
32:08 - The steep impact of taking on a single loss
36:36 - Ohio State adjusts to offensive line injuries
40:45 - Rapid fire: Which team is the best team?
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Oregon coach Dan Lanning's bold calls, Kansas disrupting BYU's perfect season, Arizona State's shot at a conference title, the lack of statement wins in Texas' and Indiana's schedules, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's clever press conference move, and Louisville's botched game against Stanford.
0:00 - Welcome
3:10 - Are SEC Teams A Cut Above Everyone Else?
5:31 - Oregon Won Against A Formidable Wisconsin Team
14:14 - A Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash
22:14 - Resume Comparison: Texas vs Indiana
31:30 - Does Intent To Schedule Matter?
38:58 - Tennessee Penalty & Subsequent Press Conference
42:22 - Best In Game: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty
47:45 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Louisville
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 12 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out Pete's update on Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and if he will be cleared from concussion protocols to play Georgia. Also, tune in to find out about Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's tanking draft stock, why Rece picked Washington this week around, their thoughts on if Texas-Arkansas is really a rivalry, and if Navy will be eliminated from the AAC title game!
0:00 - Tennessee vs. Georgia
11:07 - Michigan State vs. Illinois
12:59 - Kansas vs. BYU
17:29 - Cincinnati vs. Iowa State
20:46 - Utah vs. Colorado
24:45 - Texas vs. Arkansas
30:21 - Friday game preview: UCLA vs. Washington
34:22 - GameDay deep cut preview: Tulane vs. Navy
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and EJ Manuel, former Florida State quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick, discuss the values they consider when it comes to ranking teams, Georgia's deep drop in the rankings, Miami's fall to Georgia Tech, and what is going on with Florida State's quarterback, coordinators and head coach Mike Norvell.
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0:00 - Welcome
7:00 – When Ranking Teams, What Values Do You Consider?
14:00 – CFP Committee Valuing Strength Of Schedule Enough?
22:15 – CFP Question: Is The ACC A One-Bid League?
26:25 – What’s Going On With Florida State?
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss LSU being unable to contain Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia's chances of taking on a third loss, Miami finally finding its first loss, Florida State's loss of both of coordinators and the fallout from the Holy War game between Utah and BYU. Utah's athletic director Mark Harlan says the game was "stolen" from them!
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0:00 - Welcome
3:30 - LSU Jarring Night Game Home Loss To Alabama
19:03 - Best In Game Alabama QB Jalen Milroe
22:17 - Utah AD Says Game Against BYU Was ‘Stolen’
30:09 - Big 12 Title Game TO Include Colorado?
38:37 - Miami Finally Found A Loss, Fell To Georgia Tech
46:30 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Gov Jeff Landry
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 11 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the non-quarterback difference makers in the Alabama-LSU game, whether Ole Miss can clip Georgia, and if Vanderbilt can continue their competitive streak in the SEC!
1:08 - Alabama vs. LSU
8:34 - Georgia vs. Ole Miss
17:30 - Iowa State vs. Kansas
20:41 - South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt
27:10 - Colorado vs. Texas Tech
31:57 - Friday Game: Iowa vs. UCLA
37:22 - Under The Radar Game: Miami vs. Georgia Tech
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the “College GameDay” broadcast show, discuss this season's first round of College Football Playoff rankings. More specifically, they get into whether Indiana can overtake Miami and Penn State, if two ACC teams can make it into the bracket, Boise's pathway to a title and more! They also talk about the future of the CFP, the pros and cons of autobids and why there should be trust in a CFP committee. They end the show with a glimpse of this weekend's CFP elimination games - Alabama vs. LSU and Georgia vs. Ole Miss!
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss what it takes at the highest level of the sport, for Penn State to take down a team like Ohio State. They also get into the amount of pressure there is on coaches and why it's not so easy to take a beat to enjoy a moment of victory. Then they talk about what could possibly be going on with Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck given the amount of interceptions he's throwing. Finally, they touch on South Carolina bringing Texas A&M back down to Earth and if SMU can make the College Football Playoff!
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0:00 - Welcome
0:28 - Penn State’s Glaring Weakness Against Ohio State
06:16 - Shoud Ohio State Be Concerned About QB Will Howard?
16:24 - A Crucial Matchup Loss Is Not The End Of The World
23:21 - Is Georgia QB Carson Beck Regressing?
37:28 - ACC TItle Game Set? Miami vs SMU?
44:20 - Dumb Loses more Than Smart Wins: ULM Meltdown
46:18 - ICYMI SC Players SIng Fantasia’s Song To Coach’s Wife
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 10 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out all about the elite defensive talent going into the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina game, whether or not Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris will play on Saturday against Arkansas, why Pete says SMU has jumped up leagues, and more!
1:35 - Ohio State vs. Penn State
6:49 - Pitt vs. SMU
11:52 - Florida vs. Georgia
16:52 - Texas A&M vs. South Carolina
21:29 - Ole Miss vs. Arkansas
25:56 - Indiana vs. Michigan State
29:27 - Oregon vs. Michigan
30:29 - Friday Preview: San Diego State vs. Boise State
33:15 - GameDay Deep Cut Preview: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn
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1Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and former Ohio State wide receiver Joey Galloway, discuss why Penn State may need two quarterbacks against Ohio State, the problem with Ohio State's offensive front, and the stakes for each team going into Saturday's big game. Plus, Galloway gets into why Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith stands out from all others that have gone through that locker room. Lastly, the guys talk about the precarious position Ole Miss is in at this time of year, the rake Texas A&M might step on this weekend, and why it's hard for them to take their eyes off of SMU and Pitt.
0:00 - Welcome
2:03 - Ohio State vs Penn State: Who Needs This Win More?
6:38 - OSU vs PSU: OSU Could Shuffle Their Offensive Front
15:40 - The Pressure On Ohio State To Take A Win Against Penn St
26:55 - The Identity Of Ole Miss Hangs In The Balance
40:20 - It’s Weird That SMU & Pitt Are Atop The ACC Standings
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Matt starts out by saying how he's glad they don't have to focus on rankings on their show and they just get to talk about what happened over the weekend. Kirk agrees...then they proceed to talk about rankings for the next ten minutes!
Gotta love Herbie!
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but there was hardly a mention of the #3/#4 matchup and we had to listen to Paul talk about Alabama (who lost) for most of the podcast. Lame!
C'mon Kirk. Des Moines?!?! The University of Iowa is in Iowa City! And comparing Nebraska to Iowa is an insult.
a snarky herbstreit!!! love it. speaking nothing but the truth.
this show is so good when Herbstreit is on
don't need mcfarland as a guest anymore....just saying
and things like that.....profound reporting and journalism
New England won't take Tua. He's a Christian and Belichek demands that his players view him as God.
Speaking to the last few minutes of the podcast, what are these alleged advantages that the Southern teams have, and what among those is something that can actually be fixed? In the Big Ten, in particular, the facilities at many of those schools is pretty much on par with those in, say, the SEC. And you are not going to be able to solve where the bulk of the college football talent comes from. So what, exactly, are the fixable advantages that the southern schools have? It's also disappointing to hear even more people espouse the belief that expansion of the playoffs is a way to solve the situation. Bringing in more undeserving teams from weaker conferences as a pity f*** to get their asses kicked in the college playoff is not going to do much of anything to expand the horizons for those loser schools. Rather, it is merely going to Showcase how much worse they are. At least now they have the illusion that maybe if they had made the playoff they could have made some noise. Plus, those sc
It's still laughable to me how the broadcast touts continue to mistakenly frame the USC program as being somehow elite. It definitely shows the age of the people involved. Anyone over about their mid-forties knows that the Pete Carroll era was an exception - not the rule - regarding USC dominance. Any look over their history reveals that they went decades at a time as a slightly below or slightly above average Pac-12 program that was able to put together one or two really good seasons every once in awhile but could not maintain it for more than 3 years at the most. But people 40 and below grew up with the Pete Carroll years being more or less their earliest memories of that program and believe that's always been the case. I think some of that also goes back to the history of great running backs the team had in the 60s into the early 80s. They had great Seasons with OJ Simpson and Charles White, but even one of White's Seasons included for losses, and during the two seasons in which Mar
Davis makes the classic mistake all of the talking heads make when discussing changing the college football landscape: He believes that you can tweak a bad system and produce a good system. No. If you honestly want to fix the things that people claim they have problems with - and the goal actually IS a legitimate playoff that crowns a bona fide national champion - you first have to blow the whole thing up. And pretty much no one would be willing to do that. That's all you need to know about how sincere people are when they say they want an improved system that is more fair.
With all due respect to Herbstreit and his philosophy that it doesn't matter who you're playing as long as you look impressive against them, it is laughable that so many like him still cling to this "they were ranked X when they played them" b*******. What matters is how good that team ended up being, not whether they were ranked No. 9 in Week 2 before finishing the regular season 7-5.
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Yes. no heather.