ESPN College GameDay

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel

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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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 8min

College Football Week 1 Recap; Deion Sanders & Colorado Plant the Flag; Florida State Should be No. 1; The ACC Officially Expands

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to an exciting Week 1 in college football. They discuss Colorado’s statement win in Deion Sanders’ first game, TCU’s near-catastrophic state of affairs, college football as a one-year business, Rece slotting Florida State at No. 1 on his AP ballot and the big weekend ahead for the SEC. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about watching North Carolina-South Carolina from the stands, Drake Maye’s composure, the ACC’s pretty good 72 hours, the new clock rules and Nebraska losing in a positively Frostian way.[0:00] Deion Sanders and Colorado's statement win[7:56] Tough times for TCU[12:14] Florida State should be No. 1[23:15] Big weekend ahead for the SEC[26:01] Alabama vulnerability?[32:44] Ryan McGee watching the Carolinas from the stands[37:57] A good 72 hours for the ACC[47:08] New clock talk[58:17] Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins[1:02:12] McGee meets another weird fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2023 • 51min

College Football Week 1 Picks; Stanford Steve on the Collapse of the Pac-12; If Not Now, When, Florida State?

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve start the show by asking Steve his thoughts on the collapse of the Pac-12. Then, the guys preview the Week 1 slate by picking West Virginia-Penn State, North Carolina-South Carolina, LSU-Florida State and more. Plus, what will they be keeping an eye on during the first college football weekend.[13:49] Fresno State @ Purdue[16:21] West Virginia @ Penn State[19:58] UTSA @ Houston[23:16] North Carolina vs. South Carolina[27:54] Toledo @ Illinois[34:43] South Alabama @ Tulane[38:43] LSU vs. Florida State[45:38] What they're watching for in Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 57min

Saban Withholds Depth Chart; Previewing Thursday & Friday; Apathy Trailer to Tanksville

Expert in college football analytics, Bill Connelly, settles a score with the hosts. They discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing, Nick Saban's cryptic depth chart decision, and the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville. Bill also previews Thursday and Friday games and reveals his College Football Playoff teams.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 2min

Week 0 Recap; QB1 at Alabama & Ohio State; ACC Trending Toward Expansion

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lead the show with their biggest impressions from Week 0, the ACC nearing a deal with Cal and Stanford, and which Week 1 games may be overlooked. Then, Desmond Howard stops by to talk about which player reminded Rece of Des, USC's defense still appearing problematic, Sam Hartman's debut for Notre Dame, and if the starters at Alabama and Ohio State will retain that designation all season. Later, Ryan McGee and the guys discuss Billy Napier's coaching style, which coaches they'd take in a cage fight, the border battle between North Carolina and South Carolina, and the ACC fighting for survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 50min

Week 0 Picks; Stanford Steve Joins the Race For The Ribeye; Jim Harbaugh vs. Everybody

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Stanford Steve for the 2023 Race For The Ribeye. Steve will be on the show every Friday to pick the weekend’s games against the spread. Losers of this season-long contest buy the winner a steak dinner. They start by discussing Jim Harbaugh’s three game self-suspension and Washington losing running back Cam Davis to injury. Then, the guys pick the entire Week 0 slate.0:00 - Jim Harbaugh self-suspended three games7:00 - Washington loses RB Cam Davis13:48 - Race For The Ribeye returns!15:02 - Navy vs. Notre Dame -2120:46 - UTEP -1 @ Jacksonville State22:55 - Ohio @ San Diego State -2.525:34 - UMass @ New Mexico State -6.528:32 - Hawaii @ Vanderbilt -17.534:29 - San Jose State @ USC -30.540:29 - FIU @ Louisiana Tech -11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 40min

Georgia's Kirby Smart on Carson Beck, Scratch-Offs, Success in 2023; SEC Preview; Rece & Pete's CFP Teams

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel welcome Georgia head coach Kirby Smart onto the podcast to discuss naming Carson Beck the starting quarterback, what kind his sports dad he is, getting scratch-offs for Julymas, navigating tragedy and mourning with his team, and how he defines success for this season. Then, Rece and Pete finish their conference previews with the SEC. Later, they predict how many SEC teams make the College Football Playoff, and share their playoff semifinalists.[00:00] Kirby Smart[30:00] Georgia[35:35] LSU[39:16] Alabama[49:01] Texas A&M[55:09] Ole Miss[58:03] Arkansas[1:00:54] Mississippi State[1:03:04] Auburn[1:05:40] Tennessee[1:09:52] Florida[1:16:59] South Carolina[1:22:26] Kentucky[1:25:16] Missouri[1:29:33] Vanderbilt[1:32:22] CFP Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 22min

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