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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season.
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 12min
Senior Bowl Day One Takeaways: Could Jaxson Dart Rise? Plus, Azareye'h Thomas Shines
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! The guys are in Mobile, Alabama, for the first day of practices at the Senior Bowl! They start with their day-one impressions of the quarterbacks (01:37) and offensive and defensive line groups (29:13) before discussing the skill-position players that stood out (40:34) and why Azareye'h Thomas was the standout player of the day (42:25).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Dan Comer, T Cruz, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark PanikAdditional Production Support: Tony Perry Jr.Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 29min
Senior Bowl Primer: Finding QB3, Ranking Position Players in Mobile, and an Unforgettable Tim Tebow Story
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by sharing some of their favorite Senior Bowl memories, including Todd’s experience covering Tim Tebow and the 2010 draft. Then, the guys discuss this year’s quarterback group and predict which signal-caller will get drafted after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. To close, they draft the top players at each position in Mobile.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(2:12) It's OFFICIALLY Draft Season!(6:22) The State of the 2025 QB Draft Class(17:00) Evaluating the #1 Draft Pick Odds(17:37) Titans: “We won’t pass on a generational talent with the first pick in the NFL Draft.”(23:52) Who is QB3?(28:05) Todd's Tebow Draft Story(40:22) Who is QB3?(49:02) Senior Bowl Positional Rankings Draft(50:43) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 4 QB's(54:37) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 4 WR's(1:02:18) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 6 RB's(1:11:37) Senior Bowl Draft: Top 6 DL(1:20:14) Scouting Mobile's Food Scene(1:24:29) Coming up on The McShay ShowThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 41min
Ohio State’s Dominant CFP Run and Ben Johnson’s Fit in Chicago
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting LIVE to Ohio State’s 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the CFP national championship. Then, the guys reflect on their favorite moments from the past year in college football and share some under-the-radar prospects they’re excited about heading into NFL draft season. To close, they react to reporting that Ben Johnson’s been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears and discuss his fit alongside Caleb Williams.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 17min
An Ohio State᠆Notre Dame National Championship Preview With Kirk Herbstreit, Plus Quinn Ewers Declares and Other Draft-Decision Reactions
Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys open by discussing Texas’s Quinn Ewers and Matthew Golden declaring for the draft, and what to make of Penn State’s running backs returning to school. Then, they’re joined by ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit to talk about the state of college football and what to watch for in the Ohio State᠆Notre Dame national championship.Quinn Ewers Declares for the DraftCarson Beck's Commitment to MiamiState of the Transfer Portal and NILMatthew Golden Declares for the NFL DraftEvaluating Penn State's Top ProspectsKirk Herbstreit Joins the ShowThe Current State of College FootballCFP Championship Preview: (8) Ohio State [-8.5] vs. (7) Notre DameCFP Championship Odds Preview and Picks The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Kirk HerbstreitProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 10min
Coach Prime’s Cowboys Connection, Jayden Daniels Draft Lessons, and Ranking NFL GM Vacancies
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Deion Sanders has spoken to Jerry Jones about the Cowboys’ head coaching vacancy. Then, they break down the hiring of Mike Vrabel in New England and what lessons franchises can learn from Washington’s instant success in year one with Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels. To finish the show, the guys rank open NFL general manager positions.(2:22) Jerry Jones and Coach Prime Talk about Cowboys Job(21:58) Patriots Hire Head Coach Mike Vrabel(28:22) What Teams Can learn from Jayden Daniels(36:38) Successful Roster Building: The Draft Blueprint(47:06) Which Open GM Job is the Most Attractive?(56:21) How Teams Value The Volume of Their Draft Picks(1:05:23) Join our YouTube Livestream During the CFP FinalThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
Cotton Bowl Instant Reactions: An Ohio State–Notre Dame Natty, Jack Sawyer’s Signature Moment, and Quinn Ewers’s Next Move
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off with their live reactions to Ohio State’s 28-14 win over Texas. Then, they talk Quinn Ewers’s draft decision and what to make of Ohio State being a 9.5-point favorite in the national championship against Notre Dame.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2025 • 50min
Orange Bowl Instant Reactions: Natty-Bound Notre Dame, Drew Allar’s Draft Decision, and Abdul Carter NFL Comps
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off with their live reactions to Notre Dame’s comeback win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Then, they talk Drew Allar’s disappointing College Football Playoff performance, Abdul Carter’s NFL ceiling, and where Marcus Freeman ranks among current college football coaches.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 27min
CFP Semifinal Preview: Penn State–Notre Dame and Texas–Ohio State. Plus, the Patriots Fumble the Top Pick and Talking Titans QB Options
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off by reacting to the Patriots falling in the draft order and the timing of their decision to fire Jerod Mayo. Then, they talk Titans quarterback options and what Tennessee should do with the no. 1 pick. To close the episode, the guys preview Penn State–Notre Dame and Texas–Ohio State.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(2:00) Patriots Beat Bills & Lose #1 Overall Pick(13:41) Todd's Relationship with Robert Kraft(15:30) The 2025 NFL Draft Order is Set(17:34) Breaking News: Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon(18:39) 2025 NFL Draft Order is Set: The Titans are on the Clock(20:08) First Pick Odds: Cam Ward [-125] Shedeur Sanders [+105](25:05) QB Market: Drafting a Rookie vs. Free Agent Options(29:23) Who Would You Pick with the #1 Pick Today?(38:28) CFP Preview: (7) Notre Dame [-2.5] vs. (6) Penn State(57:52) CFP Preview: (8) Ohio State [-5.5] vs. (5) Texas(1:23:29) This Week on The McShay ShowThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 26min
CFP Quarterfinal Recap: Ohio State Routs Oregon, Texas Survives OT Thriller, and Penn State Slows Ashton Jeanty
Steve Muench, a seasoned college football analyst, joins the discussion with insights into recent playoff action. Ohio State’s stunning win over Oregon showcases their offensive resurgence and standout players. Meanwhile, Texas's nail-biting overtime victory against Arizona State reveals both strategic challenges and emotional highs. Penn State’s solid performance against Boise State emphasizes the impact of strong offensive lines. The talk wraps up with a focus on pivotal player performances and the evolving dynamics of college football.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 32min
CFP Quarterfinal Preview: Ohio State–Oregon, Notre Dame–Georgia, Texas–Arizona State, and Penn State–Boise State. Plus, Quarterback Draft Thoughts.
Stanford Steve, a college football analyst, joins Todd McShay to dive into the thrilling College Football Playoff quarterfinals. They discuss notable quarterback draft prospects, such as the implications of Carson Beck's NFL decision and Cam Ward's decision to sit out a bowl game. The duo breaks down key matchups: Penn State vs. Boise State, Texas vs. Arizona State, Ohio State vs. Oregon, and Notre Dame vs. Georgia, examining strategic elements and betting insights that have fans buzzing.


