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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?

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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!

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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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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?

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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?

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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