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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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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 29min
Week 11 Tape Truths: Mendoza's Draft Stock, Ty Simpson Is NFL Ready, and King Miller's Rise | The Mcshay Show
In this insightful discussion, guest Steve Muench, a college football draft analyst, shares his expertise alongside Todd McShay. They delve into Mason Heitschel's promising freshman performance, Fernando Mendoza's mix of talents and decision-making risks, and spotlight Ty Simpson as the NFL-ready quarterback prototype. Georgia's evolving offense and impressive defense come under scrutiny, while King Miller's rise as a key player for USC's playoff ambitions is celebrated. Plus, updates on Marcel Reed and JMU's defensive prospects keep the excitement alive!

Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 60min
Week 11 Reactions: Alabama Rolls, Oregon Escapes, & Heis-Mendoza! | The McShay Show
Todd McShay is joined by Steve Muench, a college football analyst known for his insightful film evaluations. They break down Alabama's dominant performance against LSU, highlighting Ty Simpson's growth. Indiana's thrilling upset win, led by Fernando Mendoza's clutch play, is explored, as well as Oregon's narrow escape at Iowa with a critical throw by Dante Moore. The duo also discusses current Heisman contenders and Texas Tech's impressive defense, showcasing the vibrant game day atmosphere in Lubbock.

Nov 6, 2025 • 55min
Rough Draft 1.4: The Latest Risers, Fallers, and Behind-the-Scenes Intel on the 2026 QB Class
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens by revealing some behind-the-scenes nuggets on the 2026 NFL draft class based on conversations he's had with NFL scouts. Then, the guys reveal which prospects' stocks are rising and falling entering Week 11 of the college football season.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
1:58 Rough Draft: Risers & Fallers6:00 Todd's latest draft prospect intel
9:05 Scouts aren't ready to give up on Carson Beck
10:41 Expect Fernando Mendoza to declare for the NFL Draft
12:18 Dante Moore is leaning towards returning to Oregon next season
13:50 Nico Iamaleava looks like an NFL prospect
15:03 John Mateer needs to return to CFB
17:10 LaNorris Sellers could transfer to Miami
23:11 Riser: Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington27:45 Riser: Michigan Edge Derrick Moore29:07 Riser: Oklahoma Edge R Mason Thomas35:12 Riser: BYU RB LJ Martin40:08 Faller: South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers47:00 Faller: Clemson EDGE T.J. ParkerSubscribe to The McShay Report for access to view all of Todd’s risers and fallers, as well as his mock drafts, big boards, scouting reports, and more throughout the college football season.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, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2025 • 46min
College Football Playoff Rankings Takeaways: Big Ten Sleepers, ACC Snubs, Big 12 Respect, and SEC Musical Chairs
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are jumping on for a bonus episode to react to the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal. Todd and Steve open with their FanDuel picks of the week, then discuss their biggest rankings takeaways, surprises, lessons, and more.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
0:33 CFP Rankings Reaction2:45 Week 11 Preview + Picks!7:08 Biggest takeaways from the CFP rankings reveal8:10 The CFP committee got it right23:30 The potential scheduling issue with the current CFP rankings
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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 29min
10 Tape Truths From Week 10: Ohio State’s Challengers, the Loaded 2027 QB Class, Clemson’s Collapse, and More
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 10 of college football.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
4:09 10 Tape Truths from week 10
4:40 Tape Truth 1: Oregon (-5.5) is on upset alert against Iowa this week
9:35 Tape Truth 2: This is the Arch Manning we expected to see
20:45 Tape Truth 3: Julian Sayin is better than Manning right now—and looks like a legit NFL draft prospect for 2027
35:30 Tape Truth 4: Indiana has the best chance to beat Ohio State on a neutral field
45:43 Todd's Odds: Indiana [-5] v. Ole Miss (Neutral site)
49:10 Tape Truth 5: IU safety Louis Moore is one of the best players in the country
53:12 Tape Truth 6: RB Kewan Lacy is the untold story for Ole Miss
1:00:38 Tape Truth 7: Haynes King needs to be superhuman for Georgia Tech to make the CFP
1:05:08 Tape Truth 8: Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez is the unsung hero in college football
1:13:13 Tape Truth 9: The collapse of Clemson's defense is one of the biggest disappointments of the season
1:17:30 Tape Truth 10: Vandy’s Eli Stowers and Baylor’s Michael Trigg are two of the best TEs in the country
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
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Nov 2, 2025 • 2h 5min
Week 10 Reaction: Arch Arrives, ACC Chaos, and Inevitable Ohio State | The McShay Show
Steve Muench, a savvy college football analyst, joins Todd to dissect the Week 10 college football chaos. They break down Arch Manning's breakout performance, spotlighting his development and confidence. The duo dives into the ACC's turmoil with shocking upsets, including Miami's costly loss. They also analyze Oklahoma's messy game against Tennessee and gauge the implications for teams like Texas and Georgia, while assessing playoff scenarios and potential NFL draft prospects. It's a lively, insightful discussion filled with bold predictions!

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 26min
Rough Draft 1.3: Mailbag! Talking Untold Kiper Stories, the Best Non-QBs in the 2026 NFL Draft, the College Football Coaching Carousel, and More.
The hosts dive into intriguing draft prospects, debating which non-quarterbacks could snag the top pick in 2026. They explore how coaching changes influence players' draft stock and the urgent hiring practices schools should adopt to prevent mass transfers. There's a spotlight on rising talent like Utah tackle Caleb Lomu and Iowa's draft-eligible linemen. They also share hilarious anecdotes about Mel Kiper and wrap up with solid advice for new dads, balancing football insights with personal stories.

Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 30min
10 Tape Truths From Week 9: LSU’s Next Head Coach, Ole Miss Rising, Haynes King as Tebow 2.0, and More
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens by releasing some behind-the-scenes intel on Brian Kelly’s firing and LSU’s next move. Then, the guys rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 9 of college football.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:00 LSU fires Brian Kelly, latest intel & what's next?20:34 10 Tape Truths from week 920:50 Tape Truth 1: Ohio State's o-line is missing a first round prospect26:53 Tape Truth 2: Trinidad Chambliss is the most dangerous SEC QB35:58 Tape Truth 3: Texas A&M's Marcel Reed is becoming great46:23 Tape Truth 4: Stop the Harold Perkins scapegoating52:50 Tape Truth 5: Ryan Williams drops are a thing1:00:25 Tape Truth 6: Pitt could spoil the playoff picture1:03:05 Tape Truth 7: North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker is playing free1:06:35 Tape Truth 8: Haynes King is Tim Tebow 2.01:13:50 Tape Truth 9: Muench is in LOVE with Cincinnati's offense1:17:10 Tape Truth 10: BYU's Bear Bachmeier is BACH on track
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Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 19min
Week 9 Reactions: Alabama Escapes, Chambliss Shines + Brian Kelly OUT?!
Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show
10:25 (8) Ole Miss Defeats (13) Oklahoma: 34-26
30:05 (4) Alabama Defeats South Carolina: 29-2243:35 (10) Vanderbilt Defeats (15) Missouri: 17-1047:20 (22) Texas Escapes Mississippi State: 45-38
52:10 SEC Conference Dominance53:00 Indiana Crushes UCLA: 56-654:50 Haynes King Heisman Watch1:00:30 TMS Top 12
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 8min
Rough Draft 1.2: Todd’s Midseason Big Board! Plus, Previewing Ole Miss–Oklahoma, Missouri-Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M–LSU
It’s Big Board day! The guys are back to play “Too High, Too Low” with Todd’s midseason player rankings. Then, they dive into game previews for the biggest college football matchups of Week 9.
0:00 Happy Anniversary to The McShay Show!2:28 Rough Draft 1.2: Top 32 Prospects Revealed9:43 #3 Prospect: Ty Simpson | Alabama QB26:42 #12 Prospect: Makai Lemon | USC WR29:25 #31 Prospect: Denzel Boston | Washington WR37:00 #23 Prospect: Kadyn Proctor | Alabama OT40:00 Week 9 Preview: (8) Ole Miss vs. (13) Oklahoma [-4.5]48:13 Week 9 Preview: (15) Missouri vs. (10) Vanderbilt [-2.5]57:58 Week 9 Preview: (3) Texas A&M (-2.5) vs. (20) LSU
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