The ESPN College Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
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All season long, "The ESPN College Football Podcast" is now five days a week! Hosts Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi are back, joined this year by Matt Barrie, Rece Davis, Paul Finebaum, Booger McFarland, and Joey Galloway. From weekend reaction on Monday mornings, to rankings reveals on Tuesday nights, to game previews late in the week, ESPN's CFB podcast has it covered by the voices and perspectives you’ll want to hear from.
Rece Davis starts off the podcast riding solo with Pete Thamel on assignment. Rece sorts through the Week 3 slate and finds the most compelling games. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss a modern rivalry in Missouri-Kansas State, if the spread for Georgia-South Carolina is too big, SEC’s disappointing non-conference start, how Michael Penix Jr. will react under pressure, keeping an eye on Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley against Ohio State, if Alabama will move on from Jalen Milroe and which ranked team steps on a rake. [17:30] Bill Connelly [21:03] Kansas State-Missouri [27:13] South Carolina-Georgia [29:13] SEC's non-conf woes [35:10] Michigan State-Washington [39:27] Malachai Corley [43:13] Will Alabama move on from Jalen Milroe? [49:17] Which ranked team steps on a rake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel start with their Saturday in Tuscaloosa, watching Texas push Alabama around. Then, the Longhorn Network’s Fozzy Whittaker stops by to talk about Texas’ biggest win in years, staying consistent in the Big 12 and Quinn Ewers giving up Chick-fil-a. Then, Rece and Pete discuss Michigan State suspending Mel Tucker amid an ongoing university sexual harassment investigation. Then, Ryan McGee and the guys get into Alabama losing its edge in the fourth quarter, Miami making a statement, never believing in Texas A&M, and Colorado as the story of September. Later, an all-time Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Finally, Jen Lada talks to Tim Tebow in the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter. [0:00] Texas pushes Alabama around [5:56] Fozzy Whittaker [14:39] What's different about Quinn Ewers [20:20] Michigan State suspends Mel Tucker [26:00] Ryan McGee, Alabama loses its fourth quarter edge [33:22] Does Nick Saban dig a loss? [37:47] Miami-Texas A&M [43:40] Story of September: Colorado [54:53] Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins [59:33] Jen Lada and Tim Tebow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the worst kept secret in college football: GameDay heading to Tuscaloosa. Plus, Rece wants a do-over for Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins following Clemson’s loss to Duke, and could GameDay visit Durham this season? Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Texas State beating Baylor, what his numbers say about Florida State after beating LSU, if Dabo Swinney needs to modernize his offense and a first look at Alabama-Texas. [11:13] DLMTSW do-over: Clemson [15:10] Riley Leonard's homework [17:10] Could GameDay make it to Durham? [20:19] Bill Connelly, which game blew up his numbers? [26:27] What do the numbers say about Florida State? [37:06] Nebraska @ Colorado [40:43] Can Alabama pass the Texas test? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the real reason Nick Saban didn’t release a depth chart, and who’s on the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville? Then, the guys are joined by Bill Connelly to settle a score, and preview the Thursday and Friday slate of games. Plus, Bill’s College Football Playoff teams. [0:00] Harbaugh says pay the kids [4:44] Saban doesn't drop the depth chart [12:45] Bill Connelly collects his winnings [17:50] Florida at Utah [25:29] Nebraska at Minnesota [31:05] N.C. State at UConn [38:36] Louisville vs. Georgia Tech [43:31] South Dakota at Missouri [46:17] Bill's CFP teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 games 7:00 - Washington loses RB Cam Davis 13:48 - Race For The Ribeye returns! 15:02 - Navy vs. Notre Dame -21 20:46 - UTEP -1 @ Jacksonville State 22:55 - Ohio @ San Diego State -2.5 25:34 - UMass @ New Mexico State -6.5 28:32 - Hawaii @ Vanderbilt -17.5 34:29 - San Jose State @ USC -30.5 40:29 - FIU @ Louisiana Tech -11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the ACC. They break down the latest news with Stanford and Cal, if this is the year Florida State finally wins the conference, and who will be a breakthrough ACC team this year. :44 - The Latest with Stanford and Cal 5:41 What’s Next for Georgia? 11:39 - ACC Preview 13:40 - ACC Preview: NC State 19:24 - ACC Preview: North Carolina 30:48 - ACC Preview: Florida State 37:18 - ACC Preview: Clemson 43:13 - ACC Preview: Duke 48:48 - ACC Preview: Pittsburgh 57:57 - ACC Preview: Louisville 1:01:00 - ACC Preview: Wake Forest 1:03:07 -ACC Preview: Syracuse 1:06:31 - ACC Preview: Boston College 1:10:07 - ACC Preview: Virginia Tech 1:12:55 - ACC Preview: Georgia Tech 1:15:40 - ACC Preview: Virginia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Ryan McGee discuss Ryan’s thoughts on the ACC flirting with expansion during realignment, and the schism between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Then the guys preview the Group of 5, including Tulane, UTSA, Boise State, Troy, South Alabama and Liberty. Plus, will the Group of 5 crack the New Year’s 6 and which team is destined to be the worst team in the country this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the Big 12. They discuss the talent of Texas, why Pete thinks Kansas State will be victorious as Big 12 champions, and what’s next for Iowa State with the sports wagering investigations. Plus, will a Big 12 team land a spot in the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year?
2:05- Texas Preview 8:29 - Oklahoma Preview 11:01- Kansas State Preview 15:21 - TCU Preview 18:30 - Baylor Preview 21:23 - Texas Tech Preview 24:54 - Oklahoma State Preview 29:16 - UCF Preview 33:38 - Iowa State Preview 35:12 - Iowa State Sports Wagering Investigation 36:45 - Kansas Preview 40:17 - BYU Preview 43:25 - West Virginia Preview 48:29 - Houston Preview 52:30 - Cincinnati Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Cal and Stanford to the ACC chatter, why they think that chatter is dumb, and things they'd love to see in the Pac-12's final season that will never actually happen. Then, the guys preview the Pac-12 for the final time. Later, Pete has thoughts on the NCAA denying Tez Walker's transfer request to North Carolina. [3:44] Rece on Cal & Stanford to the ACC chatter [12:34] Rece and Pete's Pac-12 finale dreams [17:03] Oregon State [22:14] Utah [28:41] USC [36:31] Washington [42:17] Oregon [49:18] UCLA [55:52] Washington State [58:47] Cal [1:01:33] Stanford [1:06:25] Colorado [1:12:08] Arizona State [1:16:45] Arizona [1:21:38] Tez Walker Situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel begin their march through conference preview season beginning with the Big 10. Can Michigan stay out of its own way? How will Ohio State deal with a massive transition at quarterback? Can Penn State puncture their way into the Big Ten title game? The guys cover every team in the conference. Plus, Pete provides an update on the Pac-12 and conference realignment. [1:36] Preview Start [2:54] Michigan [13:50] Ohio State [25:22] Penn State [31:57] Maryland [36:40] Michigan State [39:54] Indiana [43:19] Rutgers [47:58] Wisconsin [53:40] Iowa [59:04] Illinois [1:05:00] Minnesota [1:10:45] Nebraska [1:12:16] Purdue [1:13:52] Northwestern [1:16:29] Conference Realignment Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Colorado leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12, the Pac-12 fighting for its existence, the Buffs surviving in the age of realignment, harmony by homogenization in the new Big 12, if any team can really get out of the ACC right now and teams Rece should consider when filling out his AP Poll ballot. [11:49] Could more schools leave the Pac-12? [13:41] Colorado is a survivor [18:47] Parity in the new Big 12 [25:13] Update on the ACC [33:32] Rece’s fear filling out the AP Poll Ballot [37:51] Oregon State [45:33] Iowa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Brock Bowers’ one weakness, Florida State’s offensive line, if North Carolina can uplift the ACC, College GameDay going to Charlotte for Week 1, whether Luke Fickell is bringing evolution or revolution to Wisconsin, a Howard Schnellenberger story, and a pair of bold predictions about Alabama’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the start of conference media days, coaching cliches, Kirby Smart’s podium appearance, Georgia’s first realistic opportunity to lose, if Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino have gotten into a big argument yet, more reports of an “imminent” media deal for the Pac-12 and Rece's fashion advice for Pete. [5:09] Kirby Smart at SEC media days [19:53] When could Georgia lose? [25:14] Texas A&M [33:40] More reports of a Pac-12 media deal [40:29] Which comes first: Pac-12 media deal or Week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald after reports of hazing inside his program, needing more perspective and scale from the investigation, the lack of transparency from the administration, what happens next with the football team and potential coaching candidates. Plus, their thoughts on Bob Huggins’ messy exit from West Virginia. [0:00] Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald [4:46] Wanting more details [9:01] Northwestern’s lack of transparency [14:48] Team initiations, surprise that hazing is still happening [19:43] What happens to the football program [32:14] Northwestern’s advantages, coaching candidates [38:33] Bob Huggins not going quietly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete winning the National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year, Bill Hancock taking slings and arrows until he steps down in 2025, the ineffective punishment of vacating wins, why NCAA investigations are more painful than the penalties, which teams could break into the top tier of the sport this fall and the two most likely outcomes in the Pac-12’s pursuit of a television deal. [11:05] CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock stepping down in 2025 [19:42] Les Miles wins vacated, means nothing [32:49] Possible breakthrough teams in 2023 [37:22] The Pac-12’s pursuit of a new TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel cover the West Coast soap opera of San Diego State leaving the Mountain West to explore new relationships, and which Taylor Swift song is most apt for this story. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss his summer vacation to Germany, games he’s interested in watching early in the season, if his numbers like Penn State, USC’s defensive free agent haul, the Pac-12 appearing to be deep and conference realignment ruining their summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the SEC’s business decision to stick with an eight-game conference schedule, if the selection committee should knock the SEC for it, Pete’s day covering Congress and candidates to run college football. Plus, can Bo Nix be a first-round pick, which quarterback is going to shoot up draft boards and the most interesting producer at ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the congressional hearings in Washington D.C. attempting to establish a structure for NIL, the need for a linear direction in the sport, and deciding on a functioning model for the next generation. Then, they discuss if Colorado and Arizona are headed to the Big 12 or if the Pac-12 can pull a rabbit out to get a deal done that is satisfactory for its members. Plus, Pete and recast Ted Lasso with college football stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their conference championship picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss the case for hiring a football coach before hiring an athletic director, if Scott Frost will get another shot in the AAC, if Utah can score enough against USC, pucker power in the Big 12 title game, the MAC championship eluding Ohio, if Stetson Bennett IV can add an SEC title to his resume, if Tulane can punch a Cotton Bowl ticket, the Boise State turnaround, if anyone can talk themselves into Purdue and the consolation prize ACC title game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the lack of good options for the playoff if one of the top four loses this weekend, which of the top four is most likely to be upset, intense Irish interest in the quarterback market, Hudson Card entering the transfer portal, Hugh Freeze’s introduction at Auburn, what’s keeping Pete’s phone alive and if Deion Sanders would take the Colorado job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the possibility of the season going out with a whimper during championship weekend, if TCU’s playoff spot is secure even if it loses to Kansas State, Michigan squeezing the life out of Ohio State, Pete taking calls about the Auburn job on Saturday morning during the show, if producer Sara is happier now with Nebraska hiring Matt Rhule than when Scott Frost was hired, why Wisconsin pivoted from Jim Leonhard to Luke Fickell, South Carolina’s two week turnaround and a reflective edition of Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 13 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss essential items on their Thanksgiving dinner plate, the nastiness of the Egg Bowl, the best game on Friday, rooting for silliness in N.C. State-North Carolina, how the red zone will determine The Game, Auburn’s annual Iron Bowl crusade, Rece’s Nick Saban impression, seeing the path but not getting there with Notre Dame over USC, and Washington-Washington State to close the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the historic moment and the enormous stakes in Ohio State-Michigan, the synchronization of Michigan’s offensive line, if Marvin Harrison Jr. could be the top draft pick in 2024, Drew Henson getting heckled playing minor league baseball in Columbus, the path to victory for Michigan, Ryan Day not running the Lamborghini into the ditch, if Notre Dame could make things interesting against USC, Kansas extending Lance Leipold, swirling Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors, what it would take to for Auburn to hire Cadillac Williams and where the lighting bolt will hit on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the lack of space between the top teams in the sport, Caleb Williams’ sensational night, Max Duggan saving TCU again, the most stunning single game performance of the season, Oklahoma State falling off a cliff, watching games together on the flight home from Bozeman, Georgia lacking an aura of infallibility, if a potential one-loss Ohio State is a lock for the playoff, a good day for LSU and Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss who you should pick in your World Cup pool, how the Netherlands are Chizik-esque transition defense, a relatively concise way to figure out the Big Ten West, UConn exceeding projections, tension and pettiness with Iowa-Minnesota, the lack of defensive advantage in USC-UCLA and the beleaguered Houston Cougars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s birthday plans, faux outrage from LSU fans, nobody knowing when college basketball season starts, if they wrote off Clemson from College Football Playoff contention too early, where chaos may strike this weekend, Illinois matching up with Michigan, whether the bowl games should pay the players and Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lead the show talking about the a former University of Virginia football player killing three current players on Sunday. This podcast was recorded was recorded early on Monday morning. The, the guys discuss Texas-TCU turning into a defensive struggle, the Horned Frogs answering the bell and winning a different way, the Longhorns’ offensive disappearing act, TCU responding to a different way of doing things under Sonny Dykes, if Michigan will be punished for its nonconference schedule, Illinois struggling, who’d they bet a nickel on to win the Pac-12 championship game and if that team will make the playoff, College GameDay heading to Bozeman, and the coldest game they’ve ever covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss the Bill Connelly System, why the top four teams will be unhappy in the expanded playoff, Purdue falling apart, Alabama lacking an edge on the road, Tulane’s defensive turnaround, Iowa and Wisconsin finding a rhythm, transfer quarterbacks galore in Oregon-Washington, Baylor hitting its stride, the last game they’d put money on this week, Rece’s love for Drake Maye, and interesting subplots in TCU-Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s absence from Monday’s show, Rece commanding the pulpit, the latest batch of College Football Playoff rankings, if the CFP will have its first semifinal rematch, how Rece irked Tennessee fans, Jalen Carter swallowing linemen whole, the numbers’ infatuation with Texas, a hypothetical line for TCU-Oregon at a neutral site, what Liberty beating Arkansas does for Hugh Freeze and if it’s too early for Christmas coffee cups at Dunkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis rides solo today with Pete Thamel ailing on the sidelines. Rece discusses his feeling riding into Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Georgia putting Tennessee in its place, Stetson Bennett IV being Georgia’s heartbeat, Brian Kelly’s official adoption by the LSU fam-uh-lee, the interesting dynamic and power structure in the SEC, Alabama and Clemson looking stale, and TCU succeeding after addressing its own staleness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 10 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss a new position for Brock Bowers on the depth chart, a weeknight edition of Pac-12 After Dark, how many points are needed to win between Tennessee and Georgia, why Bill is mad at the College Football Playoff committee, if LSU can stay on schedule, a pivotal point in Texas’ season, the DJU coda game, why Clemson shouldn’t be in the top four, Tulane being in an expanded CFP and if some of the guys on the podcast hate fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Tennessee at No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff ranking, if an SEC champion could miss the playoff, when Rece first sees the rankings, Pete’s Tuesday night watching MACtion, Illinois’ path to the playoff, how the Volunteers will line up against Brock Bowers, a vote of confidence in Tennessee’s offense against Georgia defense from coaches around the sport, if they’re just picking at Georgia’s flaws and a huge test for Jayden Daniels against Alabama’s defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Auburn relieving Bryan Harsin of his head coaching duties, where fits among great moments in Auburn dysfunction, pervasive issues within the program, how the school treated Harsin during the offseason, an Alabama obsession causing problems, candidates for the job, Rece’s advice for Lane Kiffin, needing a little back-slap to make it on the Plains and which school should send a moving truck to pick up Harsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel recap their time at Jackson State and share the impact of the changes Deion Sanders has made. Then, they break down the biggest news in college football including the Michigan-Michigan State brawl in the Big House and the challenges facing Mel Tucker moving forward. Next, they discuss Steve Sarkisian’s public apology to Longhorn nation and Hypnotoad strikes again. Later, they discuss the new media deal for the Big 12 and share their predictions of who the committee will rank as the number one team in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 9 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss when Bill’s formula becomes his gut, if Ohio State is weakness free, a possible low scoring slobber-knocker in the Carrier Dome, Adrian Martinez earning everyone’s trust, Cincinnati’s 19-game AAC winning streak and a massive test for Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete turning off Rece’s ranking show to watch Netflix, what they’re excited to see in Jackson this weekend, Pete’s side trip to Hattiesburg for a Thursday night game, if Penn State will test Ohio State’s defense, an interesting moment in time for Michigan State, the contrast in pace between Kentucky and Tennessee, South Carolina’s strong start and more on the messes at Texas A&M and Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel look back at Week 8 to discuss if Oregon could sneak back into the College Football Playoff, the Rece Davis Principle, their favorite part of the weekend in Eugene, Bo Nix’s redemption arc, Clemson’s quarterback change, Texas A&M needing a jackhammer and a shovel, GameDay heading to Jackson State, when Deion Sanders could make the jump to a Power 5 job, and Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly make their Week 8 picks in the Race for the Ribeye and discuss Bill dragging everyone into the mud with his picks, inclusion vs. meritocracy with the College Football Playoff, if Syracuse can move the ball on Clemson, Ole Miss’ ham-and-egg start, Oregon’s upswing, how much they trust Texas, the collection of tailbacks in Penn State-Minnesota, sticking with preseason hunches, and TCU’s winning streak against ranked teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss an issue that Rece foresees with expansion coming to the College Football Playoff, if Syracuse could be frisky in Death Valley, the differences between playing at Oregon and Auburn, most likely to wear a toga on set and if they're adjusting their methods to making picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a historic day in Knoxville with Tennessee toppling Alabama, the Volunteers’ path to the playoff, advantage the crowd supplied the home team at Neyland, Rece and Pete’s great escape from the stadium, their differing stances on Tennessee’s goalpost GoFundMe, TCU earning a seat at the playoff table, Oregon finding its identity, Michigan dominating Penn State, Rece’s thoughts on the state of the Crimson Tide, their biggest takeaways from the weekend and Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly look ahead to Week 7 and make their picks in this edition of the Race For The Ribeye. The guys discuss Bill issuing apologies for disrespect the SP+ projected, James Franklin’s history in Ann Arbor, this weekend's atmosphere in Rocky Top, a huge game in the Big 12 between Oklahoma State and TCU, Dino Babers drastically changing the Syracuse’s style of play, if Florida State can keep it close against Clemson, a pivotal point in the season for USC and Utah, and their locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the interesting moment in time for Ohio State, their eagerness to see Michigan against a top opponent, the overlooked ranked matchup of the weekend, predictions for the second half of the season, what we’ll learn after watching USC-Utah, Rece texting Bill Walton about the Grateful Dead and a Volunteer fan rapping about the Tide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel recap the weekend's biggest games, discuss the future of Kansas, and give an injury update on Jalon Daniels. Then, they discuss Texas going toe-to-toe with other SEC teams and the new dimeson that Quinn Ewers is unlocking for Texas. Next, they share how Tennessee's win over LSU proves they are a legitimate contender in the SEC. Plus, they discuss the electric atmosphere for the rivalry game between Tennessee and Alabama next week. Later, Rece and Pete give their dumb loses more than smart wins pick of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly look ahead to Week 6 and make their picks. The guys discuss Bill moonlighting as a soccer writer, if they’d think differently of LSU if the Tigers won in Week 1, TCU’s undefeated College GameDay record, where to find the best barbecue on the way to Lawrence, Oklahoma’s vulnerability to the big play, believing in UCLA, N.C. State’s disappointing offense and if they’re over the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by David Pollack to discuss David’s new high-speed internet, David’s best Georgia-Auburn story, the Bulldogs’ youth and immaturity, what Alabama’s offense will look like if Bryce Young doesn’t play, Jimbo Fisher needing to evolve offensively, baseless speculation about who Fisher should hire as offensive coordinator, if Kansas’ undefeated season ends on Saturday, and TCU’s defense. Then, the guys lookahead to pivotal games this weekend for Notre Dame, Miami and Arkansas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Wisconsin dumping Paul Chryst after getting embarrassed by Bret Bielema, the unrealistic expectations placed on Graham Mertz, if Jim Leonhard is a lock to lose the interim tag, Colorado entering the coaching market, Texas A&M’s getting outscored in its own red zone, GameDay heading to Lawerence, Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins and Rece picks an NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Bill Connelly to pick this week’s games and the results show a shocking twist of events. Then, they analyze what to expect with the NC State - Clemson matchup. Plus, they discuss how Alabama struggling on the road is officially a thing, but lest we forget Alabama has Bryce Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss key matchups of the week, if Florida can survive the SEC gauntlet of talent, and how weather will impact this week’s games. Then, former Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall joins to break down the NC State - Clemson matchup, reveals why he left coaching, and what power level a program would need to be to get back in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give their weekend bullet points breaking down what went wrong with Miami against Middle Tennessee, and Adrian Martinez’s breakout performance against Oklahoma. Then, they discuss the biggest upset of the day being the Missouri fumble against Auburn showing that dumb loses more than smart wins. Then, they break down the crazy A&M and Arkansas game, and the defeated Sam Pittman’s post-game press conference. Next, what was Rece’s biggest miss calculation in his fight with David Pollack about Clemson and Wake Forest? Plus, they discuss the emotional gauntlet of a season Appalachian State is having. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly look ahead to Week 4 and make their picks. The guys discuss Rece being hung up on last week’s Super Dog pick, their lack of conviction in Iowa State-Baylor, the “ESPN Hates My Favorite Team" game, if Tennessee can excise the demons against the Gators, the Fighting’ Flecks, Bo Nix running in a Palouse fog, Arkansas’ shaky pass defense, Bill’s Barry Odom jersey and USC’s turnover luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss if Tennessee can turn the corner this week against Florida, previewing the Pac-12 road traps matchups, the impact of pucker power, and discussing Drake Maye’s sincere apology to NC State. Then, Dan Mullen joins Rece and Pete to discuss what separates playing Knoxville compared to other places in the SEC, the most impolite fanbases, the differences in quarterback development, and Georgia’s performance this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss their time in Boone, Rece signing a person’s face, Luke Combs’ professional beer chug, Appalachian State’s “Big Ben” moment, Arizona State firing Herm Edwards, candidates for the job in Tempe, Washington pushing around Michigan State, their most impressive teams for the weekend, bandwagons that could get shaky and Clemson skepticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly are loading up on games and picking through the Week 3 slate. They preview Miami-Texas A&M, BYU-Oregon, Mississippi State-LSU, Oklahoma-Nebraska, Penn State-Auburn, Michigan State-Washington, Texas Tech-N.C. State, UTSA-Texas and Kansas-Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Gene Wojciechowski to discuss Gene’s GameDay story on what it’s actually like for coaches when they’re fired, why coaches wanted to talk to him about it, the psyche of head coaches, and the Tennessee Volunteers. Then, Rece and Pete talk about BYU attempting to build its College Football Playoff resume, the difficulties Texas could face against UTSA, praising Air Force, Kansas knocking off West Virginia and games that sound better than they’ll actually be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Nebraska firing Scott Frost, if the Cornhuskers can turn this very early firing into an advantage, candidates for the job in Lincoln, offensive struggles dooming Notre Dame to a loss against Marshall, Appalachian State winning in College Station and stealing College GameDay from the Aggies, Chase Brice finding a home in Boone, and if Texas should get a participation trophy for narrowly losing to Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly start the show discussing which other teams Stetson Bennett could start for, Pat McAfee joining College GameDay, Quinn Ewers having his Porsche towed and Nick Saban’s elite record in “openers.” Then, the race for the ribeye continues with Week 2 picks, including Alabama-Texas, Tennessee-Pitt, Iowa-Iowa State, Florida-Kentucky, Oregon State-Fresno State and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel talk to David Pollack on the way to football practice about the most "disturbing" thing he saw rewatching Clemson, when it will be safe to start Cade Klubnick, other teams copying Notre Dame’s defensive game plan against Ohio State, which games they’re eyeing on Saturday and an Anthony Richardson encore. Then, Rece and Pete discuss the latest on Michigan’s belabored quarterback point, West Virginia in need of a sign of progress, Oregon State rolling Boise State, bad Mike Leach impressions, Baylor-BYU, N.C. State not perpetuating its own stereotype, and Rece’s Saturday that will span from Austin to Palo Alto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss how LSU-Florida State perfectly encapsulated the sport, Iowa relying on safeties to beat South Dakota State, Rece’s reoccurring dream that he can’t get to the GameDay set, Appalachian State’s botched two-point conversion, Stetson Bennett’s stellar performance, which Pac-12 loses were disqualifying for the College Football Playoff, why Georgia should be No. 1, the evolving Buckeyes, Oregon State thumping Boise State and a brand new Arizona team winning in Week 1. Plus, who was the real MVP while the GameDay crew was in Columbus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly start the show discussing Rece eating Italian food with his hands, Connecticut pizza, the latest on conferences jockeying for TV contracts, the importance of the late TV windows and the odds we see an expanded playoff in the near future. Then, the Race for the Ribeye revs up in week one as the guys pick Illinois-Indiana, Georgia-Oregon, Cincinnati-Arkansas, Utah-Florida and Notre Dame-Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete Thamel and Rece Davis discuss Sam Pittman’s interesting analogy for Cincinnati, what to expect from the post-playoff Bearcats, if Florida and Arkansas could both lose their home openers, and Rece piloting the Stetson Bennett VI bandwagon. Then, David Pollack drops by and the guys get into Georgia’s wide receiver room, if Ladd McConkey is related to Phil McConkey, David’s first Friday night lights experience on the sidelines, Pete’s portal pet peeve and Jim Harbaugh attempting to split the baby. Later, Rece and Pete pick the Thursday night games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Nebraska finding a new way to lose, the curse of Bo Pelini, Michigan’s interesting plan to quell any quarterback drama, the time a West Virginia fan sent Mark May $500 in pennies, Rece’s trade value, an offseason of robust hype for Tennessee, lobbying for free cookies, what to expect from Wake Forest with Mitch Griffith, and Auburn and Texas A&M name their starting quarterbacks.
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel look ahead to Week 0 and day dream about their ideal game-watching setups. Then, Bill Connelly joins the show to picks games with steaks on the line. The guys discuss their philosophies for picking games, tight games in Hawaii favoring Hawaii, an unfavorable outlook for Vanderbilt, Illinois’ defense, and if Nebraska will shed its unlucky streak or Pat Fitzgerald will celebrate a win with a Guinness. Plus, Rece’s Big Ten West champion, too much UConn talk and who’s been to Ireland.
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel kick off the inaugural episode of the College GameDay podcast by talking about Nick Saban’s contract extension through 2030 and what they remember from Alabama’s coaching search from 2007. Then David Pollack stops by to discuss Rich Rodriguez battling spies, Rece’s AP Top 25 ballot, if Utah can start the season strong, Texas A&M’s talent level, USC being a test case for the new era of the sport, if Rece is ignoring the Group of Five, the learning curve for Marcus Freeman, what would induce more conference realignment in the short term and more.
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.
Adam Rittenberg and David Hale discuss Sam Hartman’s non-football related situation that will keep him off the field, the surprises from the not-quite-yet-finalized Big Ten Media rights deal, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick’s interesting comments about the Big Ten deal, conference and divisional races that are up for grabs and the final letter in the ABCs of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg, Heather Dinich, Bill Connelly and Tom VanHaaren convene in Bristol to discuss George Kliavkoff airing his frustrations at Pac-12 media days, the anger toward USC, UCLA complicated situation, the new Big Ten media deal and if any of the current conference alignments matter in the long term. Later, they try to look into the future with a series of low-stakes, early season predictions for USC, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Louisville and Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Andrea Adelson hop on to discuss Big Ten media day updates, including the blunt statements from Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren surrounding the future of the conference. Then, they break down the strained relationship between the conference commissioners, if it is possible to save the PAC-12, and college football shifting to an NFL model. Next, they discuss how a 16-team College Football Playoff is gaining momentum and what it would mean in terms of revenue sharing for the players. Plus, they break down the Tennessee infractions and the comical Jeremy Pruitt recruiting scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Chris Low are going coast to coast with media days past, future and present. First, the guys get into the increasing rivalry between SEC and Big Ten, what to expect from Kevin Warren at Big Ten media days after bringing in USC and UCLA, the Big Ten capturing the Los Angeles market and Pac-12 teams likely wondering why USC and UCLA were invited to media days. Then, Alex Scarborough calls from SEC media days to talk about Greg Sankey walking a tightrope, Alabama’s “failure” last season, Georgia’s amnesia, Brian Kelly not pigeonholing himself and the depth at quarterback in the league. Next, David Wilson hits on Big 12 media days including the “Kumbaya” among the the leftover Big 12 teams, if Deuce Vaughn will get his due, six teams having a shot at the conference title and first impressions of new commissioner Brett Yormark. Later, Andrea Adelson calls in from ACC media days to discuss John Swofford’s veiled shots at the SEC and Big Ten, the conference lacking a plan moving forward, the overwhelming strength of the Atlantic division, Clemson’s quarterback play and if N.C. State can finally live up to the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Schick, Tom VanHaaren and Tom Luginbill discuss their thoughts on USC and UCLA’s move to the Big Ten a week removed from the news, why the Big Ten was smart to protect itself, conferences trying to stay out of court, if conferences could start booting teams, Notre Dame playing the slow-game, if fans really care about realignment, the Trojans and Bruins going into a “line of scrimmage conference,” if we’re headed toward the top teams breaking off from the NCAA, Texas A&M’s interesting offseason, a case study in NIL from Texas’ Quinn Ewers, and poorly named conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Heather Dinich hop into the pod following the news of UCLA and USC’s shocking jump to the Big Ten. They discuss how they view the college football landscape with this move, the collateral damage in the sport, Notre Dame as the X factor in further realignment, Kevin Warren’s power move, which teams the Big Ten would consider adding, how this impacts the future of the postseason, the blow to the Rose Bowl, and the shift in dynamics between the commissioners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Paolo Uggetti are joined by Oregon's Dan Lanning to talk about time management as a new head coach, living in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon’s national brand, his thoughts on the Pac-12, his involvement in the offense, expectations for Noah Sewell and building relationships with alumni. Then, Adam and Paolo discuss Lanning and Oregon’s contrast to Lincoln Riley and USC, recruiting elite players on the West Coast, Arch Manning committing to Texas, Steve Sarkisian’s big score, and the upcoming quarterback battles for the Longhorns. Later, the guys take a look at Stanford, South Carolina, San Diego State and San Jose State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss rivalry games needing protection as divisions are dismantled, the muddy situation in the ACC Coastal, if Dabo Swinney can match his own success with the turnover on his staff, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF heading to the Big 12 in 2023, the fates of smaller conferences as teams continue to trickle up, Texas A&M pushing the SEC to suspend Nick Saban, and who they would’ve taken an NIL deal from in college. Plus, Rutgers, Rice and random college football memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and David Hale talk to Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich about why he left Clemson for Miami, implementing a unified vision for the athletic department, John Ruiz’s involvement, a new media deal for the ACC, conference construction and what stands out about Mario Cristobal. Then, the guys discuss Radakovich’s comments, if Miami is more Texas Jr. or LSU Jr., Cristobal’s ability to run a program, and Hale’s tiered-ranking of all 131 quarterback situations in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg sit down with Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff to discuss scrapping divisions to optimize College Football Playoff invitations. Then, they discuss if expanding the College Football Playoffs is a good idea for the sport. Later, Kliavkoff shares the three things they need to balance when doing media rights deals. Plus, Heather Dinich on the latest from the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, Fla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Schick, Tom Luginbill and Tom VanHaaren discuss Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher’s latest clash, Saban sending a message to his own boosters, their favorite cliche to describe the NIL era, the end of recruiting conversations, how to regulate but not restrict, collective bargaining coming down the pike, if an SEC-only playoff is for real or just leverage, the Pac-12 scrapping divisions and the common denominator among teams that start with “O.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Connelly joins Ryan McGee to share his European adventures covering soccer for ESPN and what a relegation system would look like in college football. Then, they discuss what motorsports, soccer, and football all have in common. Plus, they share their favorite bowl games and the impact bowl games have on fanbases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Heather Dinich discuss the latest chatter coming out of conference meetings, coaches proposing transfer windows, the NCAA attempting to enforce NIL, commissioners asking Congress for help, the Jordan Addison situation, the Big Ten nearing a massive new media rights agreement and recent quarterback transfer news. Later, they talk Michigan, Maryland and Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Todd McShay look back at the 2022 NFL Draft, including the Jets’ reset, the Patriots taking Bailey Zappe, Malik Willis’ favorable situation with the Titans, why Nakobe Dean fell to the third round, how many times McShay watched the same Georgia games. Plus, the headliners of the 2023 draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi talks to Mel Kiper Jr. about covering the NFL Draft from home for the third straight year, which corner jumps into the first round, mock drafts taking over the world, his top-rated players, how he nailed Jeff George's evaluation, how much a prospect's program matters to NFL teams, the number of quarterbacks that will be selected in the first round and Jameson Williams flying under the radar. Then, former Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker stops by to discuss starting his career at Lackawanna College, why he chose Penn State, putting himself in position to make big plays, dedicating his play to his late-brother, modeling his game after Minkah Fitzpatrick and Sean Taylor, and why he won't be disappointed whenever he's selected in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This special edition of the ESPN College Football Podcast hosted by Rece Davis and David Pollack breaks down who to watch heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. Later, they discuss who they believe is ready to make an impact for a NFL team right away. Plus, they share why being an offensive lineman is the worst job in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Chris Low discuss Chris' travels to spring practice, his conversation with Dabo Swinney, Swinney's subsequent comments on the state of college football, coaches spitballing about a super conference, the stakes between South Carolina and Tennessee, culture complaints at Texas, if Brian Kelly can get LSU to double-digits wins, and a big season ahead for Scott Satterfield at Louisville.
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Kevin Negandhi is joined by NFL draft analyst and expert Matt Miller breaking down the dominating Georgia defensive unit heading into the draft. Then, they discuss the Ohio State wide receivers and what makes them special next season. Later, Negandhi and Miller look ahead to the 2023 quarterback draft class and who to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly ask if they’re April fools when talking about spring practice mattering, Georgia’s chances of a repeat, if another Group of Five team crashes the College Football Playoff, the Pac-12’s national perception, playoff expansion and Jacksonville State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN writer Mark Schlabach joins Adam Rittenberg to break down what is next for Georgia following their championship victory and the future of Stetson Bennett. Plus, they discuss the elements and importance of spring practices, evaluate key players’ pro days heading into the draft, and discuss if Malik Willis is worth the hype. Then, they discuss the depth of the venomous rivalry between Auburn and Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Schick, Andrea Adelson and Tom VanHaaren discuss if college football is missing out on the kind of excitement surrounding NCAA Tournament by not expanding the playoff, a 2023 five-star recruit signing an $8 million NIL deal, how Jared Verse went for All-American at Albany to Florida State and which teams have hope heading into spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Field Yates discuss the NFL Combine, Field's college days as a two-sport athlete, which Georgia Bulldog will be the first off the board in the NFL Draft, who Field thinks is a guarantee in this class, which team will take a gamble on a quarterback early, how teams prepare for the draft, Sauce Gardner vs. Derek Stingley Jr. and their college football GOATs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg, David Hale and Dave Wilson discuss a bevy of spring storylines, a new chapter for Dabo Swinney and Clemson, if N.C. State can breakthrough, having no idea what Oklahoma is going to look like, if Oklahoma State will be the big dog in the new Big 12, a reset for Spencer Rattler at South Carolina, Art Briles not to taking the offensive coordinator job at Grambling State, Deion Sanders’ stock, fans and the quality of the in-stadium experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg discuss Art Briles landing the offensive coordinator job at Grambling State, Doug Williams’ reaction to hire, if N.C. State is the team to beat in the ACC, why Heather is down on Clemson, coaches with the most to prove next season, raising their children to be fired college coaches, a potential change to the targeting rule and College Football Playoff expansion being called off. Then, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith stops by to talk about sticking to a nine-game conference schedule, his view of the “alliance,” supporting CFP expansion, the need for federal regulation on NIL, million dollar assistants and Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss the “resolution” between Bryan Harsin and Auburn, Bill’s offseason SP+ rankings, teams with the most returning production, and bounce back year candidates. Later, Ryan talks to Hendrick Motorsports pit coach and former college football coach Jon Carvin about the connection between the sports, and all of the college athletes you’ll find among pit crews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Jordan Reid look back at the Senior Bowl, which quarterbacks helped themselves the most and which FCS player shined after an injury-filled season. Plus, the buzz on Kayvon Thibodeaux, the depth at defensive end in the NFL Draft, Sauce Gardner vs. Derek Stingley, and what Jordan will be watching at the NFL Combine. Later, Chris Low stops by to talk about where things stand with Bryan Harsin, Auburn continually finding itself in coaching purgatory, the school’s history of meddling with the football program and what would a mid-February coaching search would look like. Later, a look at Cincinnati and Clemson’s offseasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Schick, Tom VanHaaren and Adam Rittenberg discuss Jim Harbaugh’s dalliance with the Minnesota Vikings and if there’s trust to be repaired in Ann Arbor, Jimbo Fisher’s heated press conference, how NIL has already evolved, Caleb Williams transferring to USC, the need for a new college football calendar, the guardrails to the sport being filled with toothpaste, winners and losers of signing day, and their favorite kinds of bread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee is joined by ESPN’s new senior college football writer Pete Thamel to discuss reporting on the evolving, bizarre world of college football, missing the old February National Signing Day, why college football isn’t too big to fail, and Ryan stumping for a conference consulting position. Later, the guys kick off the offseason ABCs with the worst college football arguments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week is a special Georgia takeover hosted by Elle Duncan. She is joined alongside former Bulldog defensive lineman and friend to the podcast David Pollack to share their emotions after the Georgia victory over Alabama. Plus, they analyze the performance of Stetson Bennett and discuss the future of this Georgia team. Then, they discuss Elle being the number one troll against Georgia haters, and David’s next job being his daughter’s basketball coach. Plus, Elle talks with Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean to discuss future plans in the NFL, balancing student life with being an elite athlete, and the impact of his family. Finally, Nakobe explains why he was wearing an Alabama hat after the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland, Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the performance of Stetson Bennett and the impact of Georgia’s defensive difference makers in their victory over Alabama. Plus, the trio breakdown the future of Georgia and what this championship title means for Kirby Smart. Then, Booger “apologizes” for his Stetson Bennett criticism. Finally, Joey and Booger let Kevin know how they really feel about his hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss David’s elevated heart rate on the sideline as Georgia closed out the national championship over Alabama, dodging beer cans flying from the stands, the amount of fans brought to tears by the win, if Kirby Smart winning takes his relationship with Nick Saban to a better place and their belief in Stetson Bennett IV all season. Later, the guys talk about the future of the College Football Playoff, Rece’s urging to not play more games in January when the CFP is expanded, Rece’s undoubted SEC bias and David’s internet saga coming to a conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Mark Schlabach — a Georgia alum — discuss what winning a national championship means to University of Georgia fans after being so close so many times, Kirby Smart’s emotions, Stetson Bennett IV’s real-life Rudy story and who in Mark’s life is he happiest for following the victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Greg McElroy preview the National Championship live from Indianapolis and give their take on how Georgia can avenge their SEC championship let down, and who they think will win the game. Plus, the fans at Indy ask some questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the rumors swirling around Jim Harbaugh's potential exit from Michigan and their predictions for Monday night’s College Football Championship. Plus, the winner of the Thursday Pick Em is revealed. Then, Kevin is joined by insiders Alex Scarborough and Chris Low breaking down the keys to success for both Alabama and Georgia heading into the championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss Caleb Williams entering the transfer portal, if Williams will follow Lincoln Riley or land elsewhere, Kevin's hair dye and Booger's old man hands, what Georgia should take from the SEC championship and apply on Monday, what's at stake for the Bulldogs in this rematch, and Booger's love of the underdog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss the Alabama and Georgia rematch for the national title, the two "lanes" college football players occupy in regards to the NFL, where the line is on what’s considered meaningless in college football, Kirk as an example of someone who had NFL dreams and made a successful career doing something else because of his playing days, emphasizing relationships, and the sport heading toward more players sitting out playoff games and even entire seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss the lack of competition in the College Playoff Football semifinals, the difficulties standing in the way of attempting to improve the postseason product, haranguing each other behind the scenes, their reaction to Kirk Herbstreit’s College GameDay comments, David’s big preseason prediction, Alabama and Georgia facing off again, and the Tide’s mental edge over the Dawgs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the need for a big postseason shakeup, what rules they’d make up for an expanded playoff, and their New Year’s Six and College Football Playoff semifinal picks. Then, Heather Dinich empties the notebook with thoughts on another upcoming playoff expansion meeting, why the expansion talks appear to keep stalling, Jim Harbaugh’s critical assistant coaching hires last offseason, and Cincinnati’s unfair burden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss their picks for the College Football Playoff matchups. Plus, they talk through the most recent wave of COVID-19 bowl game cancelations and the impact COVID-19 may have on the playoff picture. Next, the duo breakdown the Alabama vs. Cincinnati matchup and the need for the Bearcats’ offense to be balanced to hang with Alabama. Then, Booger and Kevin discuss the keys to success for Michigan before facing Georgia. Can the Bulldogs flush the SEC championship from their system before facing Michigan? Plus, Kevin and Booger get into gym times and if Kevin will be able to wake up in time to sweat it out with Booger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss if Cincinnati is ready for the big stage, Alabama’s cornerback situation, whether Michigan and Georgia will be able to run the ball on each other, what part of the Wolverine defense the Bulldogs should attack, the Rose Bowl not being immune to opt-outs, kids burning out on sports, and why they like Utah to win in Pasadena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss the COVID-19 situation in college football, the Cincinnati’s mindset going into the semifinal, how Bryce Young can hurt the Cincinnati secondary, the Bearcats leaning on Jerome Ford’s experience and fear of G5 teams getting a bad rap. Then, they get into if Michigan still has an edge after beating Ohio State and winning the Big Ten, and if Georgia will take advantage of its second change. Plus, Why We Love This Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Bill Connelly discuss their likeminded view of college football, Ryan’s Myrtle Beach Bowl experience, allowing all teams to play a 13th game if they want, the interesting stakes for Wake Forest against Texas A&M, if it’s possible to balance an expanded playoff and bowl games, favorite bowl names and bowl memories, and a peek at the bowl slate going into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Chris Low discuss the unbelievable turnaround at UAB, Conference USA’s early bowl dominance, the Rodney Dangerfield Bowl between San Diego State and UTSA, no longer questioning whether schools have enough money to make coaching moves, and defensive coaches finally getting their due. Plus, the guys reminisce on projectiles being thrown at Lane Kiffin in Knoxville and McKenzie Milton’s return to college football. Later, they turn an eye toward the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg McElroy joins Matt Barrie to discuss what stood out from the first full weekend of the college football bowl schedule, never doubting the underdogs, UAB topping BYU, the players bringing it during bowl season, if Kenny Pickett is wasting an opportunity by opting out of the Peach Bowl, how NFL scouts view bowl games, the Bahamas Bowl bathing suit and Old Dominion’s impressive turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Rittenberg and Andrea Adelson discuss Deion Sanders flipping Travis Hunter from Florida State to Jackson State, the irrational reaction from the Seminole fanbase, the fact that Florida State is in a better place under Norvell than in previous years, Jimbo Fisher twisting the knife by signing the No. 1 recruiting class, Florida and Miami’s recruiting classes, the role of a head coach as a recruiter in 2021, Dabo Swinney filling the vacant coordinators roles internally, and Andrea bowl locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan McGee and Tom Luginbill discuss the early National Signing Day including why they moved signing day, how it put coaching staffs in an impossible situations, a potential fix for the problems created, the first signing day of the NIL-era, an important day for Texas A&M, there not being enough FBS scholarships for the number of players in the transfer portal and if this process is still fun for high schoolers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss their differing opinions on how to dress for TV, David’s wife coordinating his outfits with sticky notes, if Dan Lanning will find success in Eugene, if Will Muschamp can fill Lanning’s void for the College Football Playoff, their favorite Christmas songs, how many bowl games David can name in 60 seconds, Bo Nix leaving Auburn and what Spencer Rattler has to prove at South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roddy Jones and Matt Barrie discuss the surprising quarterbacks entering the transfer portal, impact of the transfer portal with the early signing day looming, why they think the early signing day as been bad for the sport, Oregon hiring Dan Lanning, if Oregon has a true edge over other programs anymore, a Brent Venables comparison and which bowl games they're excited to watch this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss if the College Football Playoff committee got the final four teams correct, why Joey thinks Georgia is the No. 2 team, if they’re concerned with the Bulldogs after Saturday, the Heisman Trophy and Cincinnati’s gift to the committee. Later, David Hale empties the notebook with thoughts on Mario Cristobal and Dan Radakovich leaving good jobs for Miami, Dabo Swinney continuing to hire from within and Mark Whipple leaving Pitt for Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss Booger’s chilly evening in Buffalo for Monday Night Football, Bryce Young being the difference between the Tide and the Dawgs, Cincinnati keying in on Jameson Williams, if Stetson Bennett is up for the job against Michigan, the Wolverines running the ball effectively, Mario Cristobal going home, and what Oregon should do to fill its head coaching vacancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss David’s induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, their thoughts on the SEC championship game, how Cincinnati can take advantage of the injury to John Metchie, if Georgia should make a change at quarterback and Michigan looking good enough to make a run. Then, the guys turn the page to Miami’s chaotic coaching situation, Brent Venables heading to Oklahoma and David’s shoe choice for the Hall of Fame dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie leads ESPN's team of college football experts as they react to the College Football Playoff rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss Championship Weekend and the craziness of the coaching carousel this week, including the shocking beatdown of Georgia by Alabama and Brian Kelly's first week on the job at LSU, and they write the headline with what they wish would happen with the CFB playoff selection show. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss Notre Dame moving toward making Marcus Freeman its head coach, Tommy Rees staying on the staff, basketball season in Columbus, Joey’s daytime TV viewing habits and their Championship Saturday picks. Later, Adam Rittenberg empties the notebook with thoughts on Freeman, Matt Campbell, Oklahoma moving slowly in its head coaching search and the latest on College Football Playoff expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss Booger’s life principle of always taking $100 million for whatever job is offered, who else Booger eyed for the LSU job, their candidates for Notre Dame, a mature Lane Kiffin for Oklahoma and Kevin’s wife reaction to Florida hiring Billy Napier. Then, the guys hit on the keys to the Pac-12, Big 12, American, SEC, Big 10 and ACC championship games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss the latest batch of College Football Playoff rankings, Baylor and Notre Dame lurking on the edges, and the cathartic release for Michigan and Oklahoma State. Then, they enter the coaching portal with thoughts on Brian Kelly, Lincoln Riley, building cars and where Luke Fickell may land. Later, they turn the page to Championship Saturday, the Heisman race and their playoff picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC, what Riley’s move means for college football and the Pac-12, Florida hiring Billy Napier, Kirk finding himself between Ohio State and Michigan players in the bowels of the Big House, the Buckeyes’ inability to match the Wolverines in the trenches, Auburn blowing the Iron Bowl, Oklahoma State on the verge of a playoff bid, and Riley Skinner demanding the guys talk Wake Forest. Plus, Why We Love This Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss a thrilling final week of the regular season; including Michigan and Jim Harbaugh finally getting the victory over Ohio State, Alabama's comeback against Auburn, and Oklahoma State winning in Bedlam. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi start the show and are quickly interrupted by Joey Galloway. The guys discuss Joey’s golf logo, if the LSU and USC coaching searches are full-blown disasters, the need for Michigan to get pressure on the quarterback without blitzing, Booger’s DEFCON levels and everyone’s Week 13 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss the latest batch of College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State earning its spot at No. 2, Oklahoma State’s big opportunity, Oregon getting punched in the throat, what’s different about Michigan’s defense this season, ACC title game permutations and a key side dish missing from Pollack’s Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Ohio State crushing Michigan State, Kirk’s thoughts on The Game, what’s hurting Alabama’s defense, when the cracks started forming under Dan Mullen, the ugliest dominant team in the country, Oregon’s disappointing effort and the looming madness of the coaching carousel. Plus, Why We Love This Sport featuring Shane Beamer and Rivalry Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss Florida firing Dan Mullen and the implications that has across the College Football landscape including who will be the new head coach at Florida, and what that means for coaches job security going forward. Also, they write the headline for what to expect across the country during the Thanksgiving week in College Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway argue about the intro then make some picks for Week 12's exciting matchups. Later, Heather Dinich joins the show to discuss the College Football Playoff expansion that may be happening as well as each team's chances for getting into the Playoff this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Acho and Matt Barrie fill in for Booger and Kevin Negandhi to react to the new College Football Playoff rankings and what it means for the teams on the bubble of making the Playoff, Barrie also wants to implement new rules to the transfer portal and Acho gives him some push back. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss Cincinnati's bid for the College Football Playoff, if Alabama can beat Georgia in the SEC Championship, should Notre Dame be in the conversation for a playoff seat, and they make some hires for open coaching positions across the College Football Landscape. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Kirk Herbstreit react to the biggest stories from Week 11 including Oklahoma falling to Baylor, Washington firing Jimmy Lake; and Wake Forrest getting into a shootout with NC State. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie recap an exciting week in College Football that saw Florida nearly lose to Samford, Texas lose to Kansas, and Mississippi State make a huge comeback against Auburn. Also a conversation about the coaches who are on the hot seat and what candidates have made themselves more attractive for big time positions. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss which teams will be able to get into the playoff picture after the latest College Football Playoff rankings, what the teams on the bubble need to show this week that they failed to prove last, and their picks for an exciting Week 11. Also, Mark Schlabach Empties the Notebook about what he sees going on with Alabama's offensive line, and what will happen with Dan Mullen at Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss why the committee is treating the rankings like they don’t matter, Alabama struggling against LSU, death, taxes and Georgia’s defense, UTSA breaking into the top-25, Purdue heading to Columbus, and offensive line improvements being the key to Notre Dame’s recent success. Then, Booger doles out his mid-week DEFCON levels for Nebraska, Texas and Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis convene fresh off the TV set, in the bowels of Madison Square Garden. They discuss second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, the Michigan-Michigan State debate, Oklahoma standing pat, and where head-to-head matters in the top-25. Then, the guys turn the page to Tennessee’s offense against Georgia’s defense, Purduers getting more done, a big test for Baylor, if N.C. State can take control of its destiny, Rece having some fun, why Penn State should be ranked and their Money Back Guarantees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss another chaotic Saturday in college football, lacking conviction with early College Football Playoff rankings, an upset everyone saw coming, LSU’s improvement, South Carolina a win away from bowl eligibility, Illinois’ outlier offense, Texas needing fourth quarter drilling in the offseason, no one wanting to see Utah, the exciting race in the ACC and Why We Love This Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie discuss a thrilling week in College Football, including Alabama barely squeaking by against LSU, Purdue's performance against Michigan State, and Dan Mullen being on the hot seat after Florida gets dominated by South Carolina. All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss Joey’s thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings a few days removed from its release, why he doesn’t think Oklahoma will be able to jump Alabama and their Week 10 picks. Later, Bill Connelly Empties the Notebook on the CFP committee’s jumbled rational for its initial rankings and what the numbers say about Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss the College Football Playoff committee’s first rankings, why it’s a travesty Cincinnati isn’t in the top-four, Booger’s personal top-four, a low-key rivalry game in Wake Forest-North Carolina, Sparty needing to validate its ranking against Purdue, how Kenneth Walker III can get to NYC as a Heisman finalist, Nick Saban wanting to run it up against LSU, if Jimmy Lake is in trouble at Washington and Florida State already looming on the schedule for Dan Mullen. Later, Booger delivers his DEFCON levels for Jim Harbaugh, the Tar Heels and Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis react to the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings. They share their thoughts on Cincinnati’s top-four snub, Wisconsin making the top-25, what it would take for Wake Forest and Oklahoma to make the CFP, if they truly know how good Michigan State is and why they love Oregon being ranked over Ohio State. Then, the guys turn the page and discuss Auburn could make noise down the stretch, their disappointment in North Carolina, if Sparty is in trouble against Purdue, and their Money Back Guarantees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss a classic between Michigan State and Michigan, Sparty needing to put this game behind them, Ohio State beating Penn State despite not playing exceptionally well, the Big Ten West running through Minnesota and Wisconsin, Texas' rough second half, Gary Patterson leaving TCU, Bo Nix’s improvement, Georgia bludgeoning Florida, and where Wake Forest and Oregon may land in the initial CFP Rankings. Plus, Why We Love This Sport with Bronco Mendenhall's return to Provo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum recap an incredible College Football Saturday including; the two huge games in the Big Ten and what they mean for the CFB Playoff picture, Georgia's continued dominance, how Auburn's victory over Ole Miss sets up a consequential Iron Bowl, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the weekend ahead where we will see the college football landscape start to sort itself out. Then, the guys make their Week 9 picks. Later, Adam Rittenberg Empties the Notebook with thoughts on Mel Tucker flipping his roster in the transfer portal, Ohio State’s defense tightening up, Iowa-Wisconsin, athletic directors looking for Ted Lasso qualities in their hires and the coaching carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi discuss their impressions of Wake Forest and Pitt after big wins last weekend, Kenny Pickett’s legendary postgame interview, why Booger thinks it was disrespectful to ask Mike Tomlin about the USC job, a measuring stick game for Michigan State and Michigan, Florida fans on the verge of revolt, Texas Tech firing Matt Wells, Penn State-Ohio State, and three things to watch for this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss Oklahoma being nearly unmasked before Halloween, Purdue and burnt popcorn, if Wolf Packing is the new Clemsoning, Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud. Then, the guys turn the page to Ohio State-Penn State and Michigan-Michigan State. Later, a Titans youth football update, Pollack not practicing what he preaches, Ole Miss-Auburn and why this weekend could be Florida’s last stand for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Before looking back at Week 8, Kirk Herbstreit talks about the passing of his high school football coach Bob Gregg and the valuable life lessons he learned from him. Then, Kirk and Matt Barrie discuss Oregon contenting to swing away in a win over UCLA, Oklahoma coming back against Kansas after sleeping through the first half, Cincinnati needing help to stay in the playoff mix, Alabama needing to be careful, Illinois responding to Bret Bielema’s criticism and beating Penn State in nine overtimes, and the key to this week’s Michigan-Michigan State tilt in East Lansing. Later, the guys share what they loved about college football over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss their dislike for the new overtime rule after Penn State and Illinois play a 9OT slugfest, they also remark on how competitive the BIG 12 looks after Oklahoma State loses to Iowa State and Kansas gives Oklahoma some issues, and how Clemson went from a power house to where they are right now. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joey Galloway and Kevin Negandhi discuss the Heisman frontrunners, which units you can count on, Joey’s top-three teams and their Week 8 picks. Later, Andrea Adelson empties the notebook on Pitt-Clemson, and the disappointment surrounding Miami and Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Booger McFarland and Kevin Negandhi begin the show by expressing their support for Dick Vitale following his cancer diagnoses. Then, Booger shares his thoughts on LSU firing Ed Orgeron, what changed about Orgeron after winning a title, the smoke coming from around the program, his criteria for a new head coach in Baton Rouge and his concerns for the team as it plays out the season. Later, the guys get into Bret Bielema getting a little too real, UCLA-Oregon and Booger’s style. Later, Booger doles out mid-week DEFCON levels for Arkansas and Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Rece Davis discuss Georgia’s dominance, Florida’s inability to stop the run, the bizarre theater in Baton Rouge, candidates for the LSU job, if Oregon can change minds at UCLA this weekend and a youth football update from Coach Pollack. Plus, their Money Back Guarantees and a round of Good/Ungood. And, Pollack’s internet is the worst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Caleb Williams emerging as the new face of college football, Oklahoma State’s 6-0 start, Texas blowing another lead, LSU relieving Ed Orgeron of his duties at the end of the year, Tennessee fans’ ugly behavior, Pitt emerging in the ACC, Purdue taking down Iowa, the grind in the Pac-12, the hurdles in the Big Ten East. Plus a new segment: Why We Love This Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss the shocking news coming out of the College Football Weekend that LSU and Coach Ed Orgeron have agreed to part ways after this season. They also discuss the fan's behavior in Knoxville, how Alabama recovered from last week, and a whole lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway discuss Joey watching Oklahoma-Texas alongside Sam Acho, and his wide receiver perspective on quarterback drama in Norman. Then, the guys make their Week 7 picks including Ole Miss-Tennessee, Arkansas-Auburn and North Carolina-Miami. Later, Kevin and Bill Connelly Empty the Notebook, digging into flaws of Georgia, Michigan and Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss if a two-loss team will make the College Football Playoff, and whether Spencer Rattler or Caleb Williams is more suited to dance to the rhythm of Lincoln Riley’s offense. Then, Kevin asks Booger how good are Cincinnati, Iowa and Kentucky. Later, Booger has mid-week DEFCON levels for Miami and… a player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss Zach Calzada turning into Stephen Garcia and taking down the Tide in College Station, Alabama’s inability to create pressure without blitzing, Lincoln Riley’s unenviable quarterback predicament, if Iowa is the actually the No. 2 team in the country, Kentucky’s accomplishments, a big game in the ACC Coastal this weekend, if it's over for Ed Orgeron and Manny Diaz, and a coaching update from Pollack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Kirk Herbstreit talk about the fallout from a wild Saturday in College Football; including the impressive performance by Oklahoma true freshman QB Caleb Williams, if Iowa is for real following their victory against Penn State, where Alabama goes from here, Ohio State's offense finding it's stride, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum discuss Texas A&M's upset over Alabama, and the impact that it will have for the College Football Playoffs, as well as a dominant performance by Kentucky over LSU, Arkansas' failed game winning two-point conversion, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway make their Week 6 picks, including Iowa-Penn State, Boise State-BYU, Kentucky-LSU and Notre Dame-Virginia Tech. Plus, Joey forces Kevin into picking his Owls against Cincinnati. Later, Ryan McGee Empties the Notebook on Kentucky and the game of the weekend: UConn-UMass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss Booger’s experience during the lightning delay at SoFi Stadium on Monday Night Football, the four unbeaten teams in the Big 10, why Georgia is the best team in the country, what Booger learned from Dallas Clark about pancakes and the Red River Rivalry. Plus, Booger doles out his DEFCON levels for Texas A&M and LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss Alabama and Georgia making a statement last week. The Big Ten takes center stage this week with Iowa vs. Penn State. Is Michigan for real and who is the favorite in the East? Can OU protect Spencer Rattler against Texas? Who gets in the CFP between an unbeaten Cincinnati and one loss Oregon? Plus, what to expect from Bo Nix this weekend, will Pollack eat fair food this weekend and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Alabama and Georgia’s big wins. Cincinnati is officially in the CFP talk but will their conference schedule hold them back? Pac 12 gets a shakeup. Iowa might not be glamorous but they are good. Big Ten East will be a battle. Who is the best team in the Big 12? Mike Stoops doesn’t get enough love and a whole lot more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie react to Alabama and Georgia’s statement wins on Saturday. Is Cincinnati a real contender for the CFP? Why the Big Ten is the most entertaining conference, a bold prediction for next week and a whole lot more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway talk to producer Taylor about a battle of Big Ten undefeateds on Friday night between Maryland and Iowa. Then, the guys make their Week 5 picks including Michigan-Wisconsin, Notre Dame-Cincinnati, Georgia-Arkansas, Alabama-Ole Miss and Oklahoma State-Baylor. Later, Alex Scarborough Empties the Notebook on his piece about the dynamic between Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin, and how Kiffin brought out the beauty in Alabama offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss the key to Alabama-Ole Miss, the relationship between Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin, Notre Dame’s deficiencies, why Georgia is a bad matchup for Arkansas and which team stocks they’re buying through four weeks. Plus, Booger doles out his DEFCON levels for Clemson, Wisconsin and UNC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss fans chanting for the backup QB. Can Lane Kiffin be the first former Saban assistant to beat him? Will Arkansas make another statement? The time is now for Cincinnati, NC State on upset alert and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss the impact NIL might be having on college football, especially for the quarterbacks. Can OU find a run game? Arkansas continues to impress. Clemson has problems, but it isn’t their offensive scheme. Is Michigan for real and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie react to Clemson losing to NC State and what’s going on with their offense. Arkansas adds another statement win, beating Texas A&M. OU stays undefeated but continues to struggle. Is NIL impacting some of the star players? Can Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin get Alabama this weekend? Would Kiffin return to USC. Lastly, Brian Kelly becoming Notre Dame’s winningest coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway discuss the size of the gap between Florida and Georgia, what Joey gleaned from Penn State’s win over Auburn, and the state of the Big Ten East. Then, the guys make their Week 4 picks including Wisconsin-Notre Dame, UCLA-Stanford and Texas A&M-Arkansas. Later, Heather Dinich Empties the Notebook with thoughts on College Football Playoff expansion talk, and how Texas and Oklahoma jumping to the SEC changed the dynamic of those talks. Plus Heather wants to know, how good is Notre Dame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and a near-shirtless Booger McFarland discuss what they make of Oklahoma, West Virginia needing to feed Leddie Brown, Notre Dame's defensive game plan for Wisconsin, Jack Coan playing against his old team, if Jimbo Fisher will open things up against Arkansas and which is the third best team in the SEC. Plus, Booger doles out his DEFCON levels for UCLA, Indiana and USF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss the top teams not being so dominant but Bama’s win against Florida was still impressive. What’s going on with Spencer Rattler? GameDay is headed to Soldier Field. A preview of the battle of unbeatens as Arkansas and Texas A&M face off. Can Clemson fix their offense? Plus, what’s wrong with Miami and FSU, how legit is Michigan and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Penn State’s big win and how different their offense looks this year. Ohio State made changes to their defense but can they fix it? What the country learned about Florida. College football has a taunting problem. What’s going on in the ACC? Jaxon Dart introduced himself to college football. Down goes UCLA. Plus, a quick look at next week’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie react to Penn State’s big win and who is the team to beat in the Big Ten. Biggest takeaway from Florida/Bama. What’s going on with Spencer Rattler and OU? Should USC bring back Lane Kiffin? When will Miami and FSU get back to what they once were? Plus, the guys preview what they think they will be talking about next Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway discuss what’s wrong with Ohio State’s defense and Joey explains why he’s not worried about the Buckeyes just yet. Then, the guys make their picks, including Cincinnati-Indiana, West Virginia-Virginia Tech and Penn State-Auburn. Later, Chris Low Empties the Notebook with thoughts on Dan Mullen not committing to a quarterback, what we may learn about Auburn in Happy Valley and Arkansas surprising early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss USC at a DEFCON 1 after firing Clay Helton, why Helton ultimately failed at USC, candidates for the Southern Cal job, Anthony Richardson’s health, Michigan State running the ball against Miami, if Brian Harsin can keep Bo Nix calm during the White Out, the Big Ten race, quarterback shuffling at Texas and Texas A&M, and DEFCON levels for Washington and Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss USC firing Clay Helton and who they should go after. Is Oregon a legit national title contender? How will Bo Nix perform at Happy Valley? Dan Mullen’s QB dilemma. Cincinnati gets their first chance to show how for real they are and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie discuss Oregon’s big win and what’s wrong with Ohio State’s defense. Sam Pittman and the Hogs continue to impress. How nervous is Clay Helton? What’s the odds Cincinnati makes the CFP? Plus, a preview of Bama vs. Florida and Auburn vs. Penn State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Matt Barrie react to Oregon’s statement win against Ohio State. Iowa got another win against their rival but where does the Big Ten stand after week 2? Texas will be joining the SEC in a few years but got a taste of what life will be like as Arkansas handed them a loss. Plus, FSU threw away all their goodwill, Tennessee’s problems continue, who should start at QB for Florida and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway discuss where the gap is between the Haves and Have Nots in college football, Oklahoma’s same old defensive problems, Georgia’s dominant defense, positives for Notre Dame in a loss and why they both think Ohio State takes down Oregon. Then, the guys make their picks, including the Cy-Hawk game, Texas-Arkansas and Michigan-Washington. Later, Adam Rittenberg Empties the Notebook with thoughts on UCF applying for Big 12 membership, what factors the Big 12 is considering when adding members and several of the Week 1 quarterback debutants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss Ohio State-Oregon, why the Ducks need to win to save the Pac-12’s dignity, UCLA making a statement, Georgia’s offensive struggles, why Booger thinks Penn State is back on track, quarterback rumblings in Gainesville, the Cy-Hawk game, and Washington-Michigan feeling like a must-win for both teams. Plus, Booger doles out his DEFCON levels for Clemson, North Carolina and LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack react to Georgia’s big win and what to expect from their offense as they move forward. Why the targeting rule needs to be changed. Ohio State’s defense should be a concern against Oregon. Can Iowa State end their losing streak to Iowa? Why Texas has to earn our trust before we believe in them. Plus, the guys pull back the curtain on College GameDay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie react to Notre Dame’s overtime win at FSU and the amazing scene as McKenzie Milton played for the first time since his horrific injury in 2018. What’s wrong with Clemson’s offense? OU needs to stop blowing leads. Chip Kelly has UCLA finally rolling while LSU has some issues. Lastly, stop celebrating when you’re losing by 21 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum and Mattie Barrie react to Georgia’s statement win over Clemson. Plus, why Georgia can cruise to the CFP and Clemson is now on the outside looking in. Bama is still Bama. Then, LSU’s problems from last year have carried over as UCLA dominated them Saturday night. Finally, can the ACC salvage week 1 with games on Sunday and Monday night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Joey Galloway discuss the outlook for Ohio State this season, the goal of winning a national championship and expectations for C.J. Stroud. Then, the guys make their picks for the week, including North Carolina-Virginia Tech, Penn State-Wisconsin, Georgia Clemson and LSU-UCLA. Later, Andrea Adelson stops by to Empty the Notebook, talking about Clemson's defense after getting torched against the Buckeyes in the playoff, the pressure on North Carolina in Week 1 against Virginia Tech, D’Eriq King’s big plans for Miami, McKenzie Milton’s three-year journey back from injury and Gus Malzahn’s first game at UCF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland discuss the wide-open feel to start of the 2021 college football season, their confidence in JT Daniels and D.J. Uiagalelei, Booger’s struggles saying Uiagalelei, if a win this weekend would be bigger for Georgia or Clemson, why Alabama might have its best defense in five years, Mike Norvell’s warm seat in Tallahassee, and what’s at stake for LSU two seasons removed from winning a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rece Davis and David Pollack discuss if JT Daniels can be elite against Clemson’s front seven. How will D’Eriq King look against Bama? What to expect from Bama after losing so many players to the NFL. Who is LSU? Can IU build off last year’s success? Can Dorian Thompson-Robinson prove he can throw the ball & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit and Matt Barrie put a bow on week 0 before moving to a jammed pack week 1 schedule. Who will be under center for FSU and can they get their program back to where it once was? What to expect from Bama with a new QB and OC? Can UCLA make a statement against LSU? Finally, the impact week 1 will have on the CFP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum react to Nebraska’s loss to Illinois and what that means for Scott Frost’s future in Lincoln. Then, does Chip Kelly finally have UCLA on the right track? Finally, how important is the Clemson/Georgia game to the CFP and should Alabama be favored as much as they are against Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For first episode of The ESPN College Football Podcast Matt Barrie is joined by Kirk Herbstreit to discuss their overwhelming excitement for college football, College GameDay opening the season in Atlanta for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Bret Bielema returning to the Big Ten, a big year ahead for Nebraska and Scott Frost, and expectations for C.J. Stroud at Ohio State. Then, Paul Finebaum stops by to talk about picking Oklahoma to win the title this year, why beating Clemson in Week 1 would be a huge weight off Kirby Smart’s shoulders and if UCLA will be THE surprise team in the sport. The ESPN College Football Podcast will be dropping episodes Sunday through Thursday, every week, all the way until a champion is crowned in Indianapolis. Sundays will feature Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum, Mondays will feature Barrie and Kirk Herbstreit, Tuesdays will feature Reece Davis and David Pollack, Wednesdays will feature Kevin Negandhi and Booger McFarland, and Thursdays will feature Negandhi and Joey Galloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller about the 2022 NFL Draft. They discuss quarterbacks always coming out of the woodwork, his top four prospects all being on defense, why John Metchie could be better than Jalen Waddle and DeVonta Smith, how Kyler Murray changed the perception of shorter quarterbacks, if players are being knocked for transferring and D.J. Uiagalelei looking ready to plug-and-play in Clemson’s offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Heather Dinich to talk about the College Football Playoff examining options for expansion. Then, Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to discuss the overall unpredictability he expects in this year’s NFL Draft, at which pick the draft begins for him, what the Bears will do with its first pick, if Davis Mills could leap into the first round, why Justin Fields is his No. 2 quarterback, Northern Iowa’s Spencer Brown, Trey Lance’s boom or bust range, and his love for the TV show Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with former Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons to discuss watching his team after opting out of the college football season, the importance of being a three-down linebacker, punting in high school, giving back to the community in Harrisburg, Pa., owning up to his mistakes, why he thinks he’s top-five talent in the draft and what he’s wearing on draft night. Then, former Syracuse safety Andre Cisco talks about missing the season with an ACL injury, his biggest strengths, emulating Derwin James, if he would alter his playing style against big wide receivers in the NFL and facing Trevor Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Louis Riddick to discuss why there’s a gap between Trevor Lawrence and the rest of the top quarterbacks, gathering information at pro days, the post-draft period being crucial to prospect development, what he noticed about developing talent during a pandemic season, the difficulties defending modern pass catchers, why calling Ja'Marr Chase a generational talent isn’t hyperbole, and Stanford’s Davis Mills as an intriguing second-tier quarterback option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Todd McShay kick off the podcast discussing where Todd is with his prep about a month away from the NFL Draft, what’s changed in the conversation about quarterbacks at the top of the draft, Mac Jones’ leap up teams’ draft boards, day two quarterbacks, which player has Hall of Fame talent, the unpredictability of the Patriots at No. 15, wide receiver tiers and how Todd couldn’t bring himself to watch last year’s draft after being sidelined with COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi is joined by Andrea Adelson, Heather Dinich, Adam Rittenberg and Ivan Maisel to put a bow on the 2020 college football season. They discuss the historical context of a season played during a pandemic, what was different about this year’s Alabama team, why the Big Ten would like to forget this season, if the College Football Playoff ever seriously flirted with the idea of expansion, Sarah Fuller making history, underdog stories, Dabo Swinney’s heel turn, concerns about the current structure of the sport, predictions and hopes for college football for 2021, and Urban Meyer taking the Jacksonville Jaguars job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the offensive clinic Alabama put on in the National Championship, Pollack’s vindication, DeVonta Smith’s insane first half performance, Alabama’s 2017 recruiting class, Herbie’s phone call with Saban after the game, the Tide’s defense likely to improve next season, how to fix the gap between the haves and have-nots in the sport and reflections on the 2020 college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing whether we’ll see Jaylen Waddle in the National Championship game, Justin Fields attacking the middle of the field against Clemson, the Tigers’ flaws, why the Buckeyes should emulate Arkansas’ defensive game plan against Alabama, Trey Sermon opening up Ohio State’s offense, what will decide the title and Pollack’s thoughts on Texas hiring Steve Sarkisian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing how Herbie’s feeling after being diagnosed with COVID-19, calling Ohio State-Clemson from home, Ohio State mixing up its offensive tempo, what went wrong for Clemson, where playoff win will be remembered in Buckeye lore, Alabama’s dominant win over Notre Dame, Herbie’s initial read on the national championship game, and Texas firing Tom Herman and hiring Steve Sarkisian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ivan Maisel and Ryan McGee take the reins of The CFB Podcast for their annual in memoriam show, remembering the college football figures we lost in 2020. The guys reflect on the lives of...
Chris Doleman
Paul Hornung
Johnny Majors
Lee Grosscup
Pat Dye
Don Shula
Ray Perkins
Gale Sayers
Rickey Dixon
Tavaris Jackson
Markus Paul
Willie Davis
Osia Lewis
Merritt Norvell
Jim Lambright
Paul Schmidt
Bill Yeoman
John Najarian
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Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Herbie’s son committing to Ohio State, how teams manage the layoff between conference championships and the playoff, why bowl games matter, how Notre Dame can hang with Alabama, the Clemson-Ohio State rematch and why the Buckeyes are at a disadvantage having played less games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing if the College Football Playoff committee selected the four best teams, if Ohio State deserved a spot after only playing six games, Trevor Lawrence proving to be the difference against Notre Dame, Alabama outlasting Florida in the SEC Championship, teams dodging Army, Cincinnati disrespect and the New Year’s Six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the latest head-scratching College Football Playoff rankings, no one mentioning Texas A&M, David’s Dude and their conference championship picks. Then, Paul Finebaum hops on to discuss Alabama-Florida, if this is Nick Saban’s best team, the favorite to land the Auburn job and if Hugh Freeze will return to the SEC (29:04). Next, Andrea Adelson stops by to talk about Clemson-Notre Dame, why this game will be very different from the first and the improvement the Irish have shown throughout the season (44:16). Finally Tom Luginbill talks National Signing Day, hitting on the toughest recruiting cycle ever in college football, Maryland and Ole Miss trending upward, Michigan and Texas trending downward, and the role the transfer portal will play this offseason (54:28). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing College GameDay’s visit to West Point, Herbie’s chopper ride, Florida losing to LSU and the shoe toss seen ‘round college football, coaches griping about games played, which teams could sneak into the playoff, the Heisman race coming down to the final weekend, and Auburn firing Gus Malzahn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg discussing the Big Ten’s rule change to slot Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Then Negandhi and Pollack talk about the latest round of College Football Playoff rankings, David’s Dude of the Week, North Carolina-Miami and their week 15 picks. Later, Wright Thompson hops on to get into how this season was just an exhibition season for Ole Miss, the future of the Rebels under Lane Kiffin, Archie Manning moving next door to his mom and why he’s more starstruck by Manning than Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing an exciting game between Coastal Carolina and BYU, if Ohio State would schedule another game if Michigan is unable to play, playoff Armageddon, the complete toss-up of a Heisman race and love for Tom Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing College Football Playoff scenarios, who has the edge between Alabama and Notre Dame, College GameDay showcasing Coastal Carolina-Liberty, Jaret Patterson, and their Week 14 picks. Then, Andrea Adelson hops on to talk about the ACC’s schedule change, the possibility of Clemson and Notre Dame both making the playoff, and watching Sarah Fuller’s debut with her daughters (36:00). Later, Ivan Maisel drops by to talk about a very different Alabama-LSU matchup and the lack of diversity among head coaches (52:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Notre Dame’s impressive win over North Carolina and how the Irish may be the No. 1 team in the country. Then, the guys get into Alabama’s continued dominance and Mac Jones pulling a “Joe Burrow,” the Big Ten’s playoff complications with more canceled games, the health of the sport with players leaving their teams mid-season, and the barrier broken by Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, Notre Dame heading to North Carolina down two offensive linemen, Northwestern surprisingly smashing Wisconsin, David’s Dude of the Week, Coastal Carolina’s offense, Maryland-Indiana, JT Daniels impressing in his Georgia debut and their Week 13 picks. Later, Rece Davis hops on to talk about being in the spotlight with Northwestern’s success, BYU landing at No. 14, a nightmare playoff scenario for Cincinnati, the deck being stacked against the Pac-12 and the start of the college basketball season (48:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing what they might see in the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, BYU turning down a game against Washington, Notre Dame-UNC, Dabo Swinney’s raging against Florida State, Indiana’s near comeback against Ohio State, Northwestern having Wisconsin’s number and the Iron Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Bedlam, Oklahoma State’s defense, Spencer Rattler’s prolific play outside of the pocket, Oklahoma State’s offensive line getting pushed around, Cincinnati’s Jarrell White, Wisconsin’s offense, Ohio State-Indiana and their Week 12 picks. Later, Jesse Palmer stops by to talk Mac Jones, Kyle Trask, Ian Book, if College Football Playoff expansion is possible this season, Cincinnati-UCF, Northwestern and Steve Spurrier playing quarterback in practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast recapping the College GameDay experience at Augusta National with Herbie name-dropping Peyton Manning and Pollack fending off attacks from viewers for his on-camera look. Then, the guys discuss Jim Harbaugh’s unraveling at Michigan, Wisconsin looking sharp after two games, Kyle Trask lighting up Arkansas and what comes next for South Carolina after firing Will Muschamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the rash of cancelations across college football this weekend, if there should be a minimum number of games to make the playoff, David’s Dude of the Week and their Week 11 picks. Later, Joey Galloway joins the show after more than a year of ducking Negandhi’s invites to discuss the Pac-12, slotting Cincinnati just outside of the playoff picture and Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the excitement of the back-and-forth in Notre Dame’s win over Clemson, the Pac-12’s return, Kyle Trask playing with emotion, Alabama being Alabama, if Michigan and Penn State’s poor play, other surprises in the Big Ten, Liberty upsetting Virginia Tech and BYU continuing to impress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negnadhi kick off the show discussing the need to expand the College Football Playoff for this season, Clemson being in a good spot whether it wins or loses to Notre Dame, playoff hypotheticals, David’s Dude of the Week, how much Jamie Newman opting out really hurt Georgia, why you can’t double Kyle Pitts every snap, Arizona State-USC and their Week 10 picks. Then, Mark Sanchez stops by to talk about his time on The Masked Singer, his love for karaoke, his takeaways from D.J. Uiagalelei’s debut, the Pac-12 kicking off and life after football (47:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Clemson holding off Boston College in D.J. Uiagalelei’s debut, the Tigers’ impeding matchup against Notre Dame without Trevor Lawrence, if Ohio State is the best team in the country, Michigan losing to Michigan State, the brawl between Florida-Missouri, the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, what they’ll be watching for as the Pac-12 gets underway and the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The podcast kicks off with the breaking news of Wisconsin-Nebraska being canceled because of an outbreak amongst the Badgers. Heather Dinich hops on the pod with Negandhi to talk about the cancelation and if Oklahoma State has the makings of a championship team. Then, Pollack and Negandhi discuss Pollack staying up late to watch Rutgers tape, not being overly impressed with Ohio State, what they’re watching for in Oklahoma State-Texas, Trevor Lawrence leaving the door open to stay for another season and their Week 9 picks (9:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the return of the Big Ten, Michigan’s strong start, Indiana’s big overtime win over Penn State, Ohio State’s questions at running back, Oklahoma State’s defense and what changes for Alabama with the loss of Jaylen Waddle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negnadhi kick off the podcast discussing what looks to be a competitive week of football, what’s up with Bo Nix, Pollack doling out gambling advice, Florida State playing hard, Iowa State rediscovering its identity and their Week 8 picks. Then, Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about potential defensive weaknesses for Ohio State, Penn State missing Micah Parsons, Michigan’s high-potential sophomore class and who can give Wisconsin a run in the West (30:45). Later, Adam Rittenberg hops on to get into pressure facing the Wolverines, how close the Nittany Lions are to the Buckeyes and the intrigue surrounding Indiana and Minnesota (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama’s win over Georgia, Mac Jones flying under the radar, Steve Sarkisian changing up the Tide’s offense, why defense no longer wins championship, if Stetson Bennett IV should remain the starter in Athens, Clemson dropping 73 against Georgia Tech, and what to expect from Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten’s opening weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing David’s Dude of the Week, team defense across the sport improving as the season goes on, what Georgia’s offense needs to do against Alabama, the issues with LSU’s defense, why Mississippi State has gone 20 straight possessions without a score and their Week 7 picks. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the pod to talk about what has stood out during the early part of the season, Mack Brown’s turnaround at UNC, Tom Herman being in a tough spot at Texas and Spencer Rattler’s growing pains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama’s defense trying to find itself, their idea for LSU’s maligned defense, heartbreak for Arkansas against Auburn, still not knowing how good Oklahoma and Texas really are, Clemson sending Miami back to the kid’s table, North Carolina and Notre Dame lagging behind the Tigers in the ACC, and Georgia-Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast talking about the Red River Rivalry, David’s Dude of the Week Gervon Dexter from Florida, a sneaky good UNC-Virginia Tech game and their Week 6 picks. Next, David Hale joins the pod to discuss Clemson-Miami, Dabo Swinney to the Texans chatter and the second rung of teams in the ACC (34:43). Later, Alex Scarborough hops on to get into Alabama’s balance, the quarterback situation at Georgia and Jimbo Fisher not turning the corner at Texas A&M (48:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama looking like Alabama, Georgia playing with an edge, Tennessee’s continued improvement, Florida’s offense, Arkansas thwarting Mississippi State for a vintage Mike Leach letdown, Oklahoma’s loss to Iowa State, the pressure on Texas and Clemson-Miami this weekend in Death Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the show by discussing David’s Dudes of the Week Myles Murphy and Bryan Bresee, Oklahoma’s nonexistent margin for error, Iowa State’s disappointing to start the season, Georgia-Auburn, the Trey Lance showcase game, and their Week 5 picks. Later, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his new book “Sidelines and Bloodlines,” how the book came together, learning the game through his dad refereeing college football and the “Hall of Screaming.” Plus, McGee’s thoughts on Alabama, Florida and the Bottom 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Mississippi State’s win over LSU in Mike Leach’s first game, the reality check for a post-championship LSU, Oklahoma’s collapse against Kansas State, Texas’ struggles against Texas Tech, the Kyle Trask-Kyle Pitts connection at Florida, Pollack’s take on Georgia and D’Eriq King continuing to looking scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg (1:07) as they discuss the postponement of Notre Dame-Wake Forest and Adam’s belief that all FBS leagues will have some variation of a fall season. Then, David Pollack joins Negandhi to talk about Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders as its head coach, LSU’s freshman tight end Arik Gilbert, year three for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee, Oklahoma State’s struggles, Army-Cincinnati and Pollack’s Dude of the Week. Plus, the guys make their picks for the week (11:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi kick off the podcast by discussing the new-look Miami with Rhett Lashlee and D’Eriq King at the helm of the offense, but aren’t ready to declare the Hurricanes “back” just yet. Then the guys give the American some love and ponder what it would take for a team to get into the playoff. Later, they talk about expanding the playoff for this season, the newly revealed Big Ten schedule and what they’re looking forward to this weekend as the SEC gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg after the breaking news of the Big Ten playing an eight-game season starting October 24. The guys get into how rapid testing was the game changer in the conference’s decision, the lack of flexibility with the shortened timeline of the season and if players will consider opting back in. Then, Pollack and Negandhi discuss how the Big Ten screwed this whole thing up, why the Pac-12 is even more behind in college football, how the conference stacks up behind Ohio State and D’Eriq King looking ready to scare ACC defenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast with the news of Ohio State corner Shaun Wade opting out of the season as it looks increasingly likely the Big Ten will start in mid-October. Then, the guys get into the big weekend for the Sun Belt against the Big 12, Spencer Rattler’s dazzling debut, the slow starts in the ACC and Florida State losing to Georgia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast by talking about the vibe in Winston-Salem for the first on-campus edition of College GameDay, hobbies they picked up during the pandemic, the quarterback battle at Georgia, a possible Big Ten re-vote on football and the ACC matchups this weekend. Later, Booger McFarland drops (25:13) by to discuss motivations for teams in this pandemic season, the outlook for Trevor Lawrence, a Joe Burrow-less LSU, the SEC East, Notre Dame playing in the ACC and his love of riding a Peloton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi kick off the podcast asking Herbie what it was like calling Navy-BYU in an empty stadium, if Navy did its defense a disservice by not hitting during practice and what could’ve been if BYU had played its original schedule. Then, the guys discuss how the Big 12 could be a four-team race (15:49) and the depth in the ACC (26:01). Later, Herbie explains his unplanned statement on College GameDay on racial equality in America (39:59). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Neghandhi kicks off the podcast with The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach, talking about the in-stadium experience for both teams and fans, and the Big Ten deciding on its medical benchmarks that have to be cleared to restart play (3:21). Then, The Athletic’s Andy Staples on what’s different about covering games in a pandemic, Jamie Newman opting out, the possibility of players opting out mid-season, and the outlook for Florida and Alabama (16:48). Later, Rob Gilmore stops by to discuss how the NCAA has made football players essential employees, why he thinks a spring season is a horrible idea, Black athletes being in the prime demographic for police harassment and brutality, his own experience with police harassment, and his bout with cancer (37:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herbie makes his glorious return to the podcast, talking with Negandhi and Pollack about the need for a unified voice in college football, Pac-12 coaches lining up behind the conference’s decision not to play, the widespread dissent inside the Big Ten, the challenge of keeping players in the Big Ten and Pac-12 engaged and not depressed, the lost opportunity for Ohio State, Ja’Marr Chase opting out, what football is going to look like this year, and Pollack’s disdain for baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to Desmond Howard about his advocacy for player empowerment, why aren’t we hearing any fallout from the Pac-12’s postponing football, Nebraska players suing the Big Ten, the communication breakdown between the Big Ten, school presidents and the athletic directors, and the 2020 Heisman race (3:26). Later, Harry Lyles Jr. joins the show to discuss players across the country refusing to practice following the shooting of Jacob Blake, where college football goes from here, the need for college administrators to understand why they’re telling students to vote, the importance of Black mental health and white voices on teams speaking about issues of racial justice (27:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast discussing David’s optimism that the season will get off the ground, athletes already making sacrifices to play pre-pandemic, the podcast they recorded but had to scrap, university presidents going quiet and how college football should crown a champion. Next, Andrea Adelson hops on to talk about how North Carolina and Notre Dame are handling preparations for the football season with spikes in coronavirus cases on campus (32:24). Finally, Adam Rittenberg calls in from the Big Ten headquarters after hearing from parents who are speaking out against the conference’s decision to postpone the season (44:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Ten and Pac-12 postponed their college football seasons, while the Big 12 joins the SEC and ACC in choosing to forge ahead. Kevin Negandhi talks to Mark Schlabach about what changed for the Big Ten between putting out a schedule and postponing the season, the lack of information sharing between conferences, the NCAA’s role in these decisions, and the feasibility of spring football (2:17). Next, Rece Davis hops on to discuss the Big 12’s decision to start the season, why he thinks the notion of spring football is ludicrous and why he’s slightly optimistic the season will start (23:38). Later, Ivan Maisel stops by to put the postponements into historical context, explain he doesn’t think the power structure in college football will change and detail Kevin Warren dealing with dissent among Big Ten programs (40:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi spins the wheel of college football news, first with Heather Dinich as they discuss UConn canceling its season, the Big Ten revising its schedule to accommodate teams potentially quarantining, the role of the NCAA Board of Governors and if this is the the start of the Power Five schools breaking off from the NCAA (1:07). Then, Adam Rittenberg joins the podcast to talk about #BigTenUnited, how #BigTenUnited differs from the Pac-12’s player unity group, the potential for more NFL-caliber players to opt out of the season and the Pac-12 planning a loan program to rescue athletic departments if the season doesn’t happen (14:56). Later, Harry Lyles Jr. goes deep on the Pac-12 players’ demands for the conference and the “blueprint” they’ve created (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by getting into David’s idea of the FCS playing permanently in the spring. Then, Texas head coach Tom Herman drops by to discuss going to college with Dave Aranda, swapping notes with coaches all over the country during the pandemic, his optimism level that games will be played in the fall, his players pushing for change on campus and Sam Elingher’s return giving the team a quiet confidence (7:34). Later, Heather Dinich hops on to talk about the what Notre Dame might do for scheduling games with teams playing conference-only schedules, the upcoming NCAA Board of Governors meeting and the “in case of emergency break glass” scenario for the college football (32:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart joins Kevin Negandhi and David and Pollack to discuss players taking personal responsibility during the pandemic, the uncertainties that remain about practice protocol, Jamie Newman, being the Chick-Fil-A of recruiting and playing basketball with Pollack (27:27). Plus, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman talks to Kevin about what he’s hearing as players return to campus, the Ivy League considering moving football to the spring, the lack of attractive of scenarios for college football with the pandemic still ongoing, and the misunderstanding behind a letter players wrote to the UCLA coaching staff (1:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State head coach James Franklin joins Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack to discuss his decision to leave his family in Florida during the college football season, being transparent with players and parents, supporting athletes who take their issues public, Micah Parsons and his on the field outlook for the 2020 season (14:52). Plus, Kevin and David catch-up and talk about the high number of COVID-19 positives among college football teams returning to campus (00:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley joins Kevin Negandhi to discuss empowering the young men on his team, getting a second chance at head coaching, health protocols on campus, being transparent with recruits and the latest with Taulia Tagovailoa's waiver (18:33). Plus, Adam Rittenberg and Kevin get into players speaking their minds publicly, Mike Gundy's relationships at Oklahoma State and if coaches will continue to take players seriously as the season gets closer (1:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast talking about the college football players finding their voices and how it's playing out in places like Iowa and Clemson. Then, Florida head coach Dan Mullen joins the guys to discuss being apart from his team, the message to his team amidst the pandemic and protests following George Floyd's death, and what to expect from the Gators in the fall (12:49). Later, Paul Finebaum on why football coaches need greater accountability and refusing to walk back his comments that Nick Saban's window is closing (34:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards joins Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack to discuss what he's experienced over the last week following the death of George Floyd and the movement it has sparked, his idea for social distancing when the Sun Devils' offense is on the field, the overall youth of his team, and the serenity of Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lincoln Riley joins David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi to discuss the message to his players following the death of George Floyd and protests across the country, bringing players back to campus during a pandemic, getting players back up to speed without spring practice, and his success coaching quarterbacks. Later, David and Kevin talk about what to expect from Oklahoma in the fall and if they can make it back to the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Rutledge joins Kevin Negandhi to talk about doing TV at home with a baby, the differing opinions she's heard on how football comes back, what the pandemic could mean for the Group of Five, player concerns that may be overlooked, what changed for conference commissioners after a call with Roger Goodell, and her path to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown kicks off the podcast with Kevin Negandhi, talking about how he's dealing with coaching a football team and focusing on his own health during the pandemic, figuring out protocol for when went players and coaches return (10:04), and the options being examined for fans in the stands. They also get into his second act at UNC, Sam Howell, his dance moves (28:14), what's changed the most since he left coaching, what he would change about college football (37:25), his relationship with Michael Jordan and naming a play after Kevin he used against Temple in last season's bowl game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the College Football Podcast with Heather Dinich to talk about what college football decision makers are saying about the 2020 season, scenarios where some teams can play and others can't, the interesting case of Notre Dame, and what the NCAA's role is in all of this (4:45). Later, Mel Kiper, Jr. hops on to chat about his 2021 NFL draft big board, Trevor Lawrence v. Justin Fields, North Dakota State's Trey Lance, what he's up to now that the draft is over and his love of pumpkin pie (26:47). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mel Kiper, Jr. joins Kevin Negandhi on the week of the NFL Draft to discuss what a virtual draft process means for talent evaluation, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert, the abundance of high-end defensive talent, how he nearly landed a job with the Colts early in his career and urging Frank Caliendo to do a Todd McShay impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd McShay joins Kevin Negandhi to talk NFL draft. The guys discuss how the NFL is handling the draft process during a pandemic, the two things every team is worried about, the latest on the class of quarterbacks, a $5,000 Jordan Love bet (11:06), the three things that distinguish Joe Burrow (19:44) and players no one is talking about. Plus, Todd on his relationship with Mel Kiper, Jr. (36:06), the skit he did with Frank Caliendo and reporting on the draft from an empty house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN national recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton to discuss National Signing Day, including Clemson's big recruiting haul, the Jordan Burch saga, how the new coaches fared, Mack Brown's fence around North Carolina, Penn State's ability to recruit in Maryland, how the transfer portal plays a role in signing day and much more. Later, ESPN college football reporter Dan Murphy joins the pod to talk about Mark Dantonio's retirement from Michigan State, what might've led to his stepping down, candidates for the job and the culture in East Lansing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN.com senior college football writer Andrea Adelson, rundowning all of the big offseason coaching moves. They get into Ed Reed's hiring as chief of staff at Miami, the surprising hires of Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and Mike Leach at Mississippi (11:57), Greg Schiano's return to Rutgers, Mike Norvell attempting to turn around Florida State (20:29), Nick Rolovich providing continuity at Washington State, Baylor picking a defense-oriented coach in Dave Arranda, and why Eli Drinkwitz going to Missouri is Andrea's most intriguing hire of the offseason. Later, Kevin and Andrea remember their friend ESPN college football reporter Ed Aschoff (31:51) with memories, the Ed Aschoff Memorial Fund at the University of Florida and his love for Godzilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy about the process of inviting players, how they divvy up snaps for the six quarterbacks, his best advice for the players (11:50), the scene in Mobile surrounding the game and two players he's excited to watch on Saturday. Then Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss where LSU stands among the best modern-era teams (20:51), Joe Burrow's place among the best modern-era quarterbacks, Travis Etienne and Chuba Hubbard returning to school, and the top teams heading into the 2020 season (35:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast by discussing LSU's win over Clemson in the national championship, the team's legacy, Joe Burrow's mind working at 5G speeds (13:18), Odell Beckham Jr. handing out cash on the field, who will be the top teams in 2020 (20:35), how Clemson moves forward (35:00) and Pollack's new endorsement deal he tried to hide from the gang (44:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Chris Fowler kick off the podcast by discussing Fowler's Instagram Nightcap Recap, what it's like bouncing between the three biggest games in college football (8:36), what he thinks will decide the national championship (17:11), Clemson's legacy if it wins, the added pressure on LSU playing in New Orleans, Joe Burrow's emotional Heisman Trophy speech, life after College GameDay (29:43), people confusing him and Rece Davis and his advice for aspiring broadcasters (39:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gang's all here! Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi get together to discuss Matt Rhule leaving Baylor for the Carolina Panthers, Tua Tagovailoa's decision to turn pro (7:40), the trend of the NFL utilizing quarterbacks' athleticism and winning cultures in football. Then the guys get into what Clemson might do to stop Joe Burrow (23:54), LSU's defensive backs versus the Clemson offense, the probability of a lot of points (35:55) and how Herbie helped Pollack land a job at ESPN (37:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and ESPN college football analyst Ryan Leaf kick off the podcast talking about how Ryan snuck into last year's Rose Bowl with Kirk Herbstreit, his thoughts on Baker Mayfield, how he was impressed by Clemson responding to Ohio State's early dominance (7:17), seeing a little Tom Brady in Joe Burrow (13:40), why Clemson has been his No. 1 team all year, Oregon's big Rose Bowl win (21:10) and Ryan's journey to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ivan Maisel, Andrea Adelson and David Hale kick off the podcast by looking back at the College Football Playoff semifinals, talking about LSU's ability to demoralize the other team, Oklahoma's defense having no answers for the Tigers, why Ohio State lost the game before the targeting call and how Clemson doesn't get rattled. Then the gang looks ahead to the national championship (12:30), getting into how Clemson's defensive line is not at dominant as last season, the necessity of pressuring Joe Burrow, LSU's renewed defensive dynamic and Trevor Lawrence showcasing his next-level running ability. Finally, Ivan, Andrea and David express concern over the increasing gap between the haves and have-nots in college football (27:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Finebaum voices a look-back at how LSU (0:30), Oklahoma (9:44), Ohio State (20:00) and Clemson (28:15) got to the College Football Playoff, plus a preview of what to expect in the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's here. The College Football Podcast's College Football Playoff semifinal preview. Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack first dive into the Peach Bowl (9:01), asking how many points Oklahoma needs to score to beat LSU and if a Sooner victory would be the biggest upset of the CFP-era. Later, the guys get into the Fiesta Bowl (18:36), hitting on if there's reason for concern that this is the Tigers' first true test of the year, Justin Fields' chill in the pocket, Ohio State's secondary vs. Clemson's wide receivers, the star running backs and the most underrated player on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ivan Maisel and Ryan McGee take over this edition of The College Football Podcast to remember the figures in college football who passed in 2019. The guys kick things off discussing the three Heisman Trophy winners, a pillar of HBCU football Willie Brown, and athletic directors Bump Elliott and Sam Jankovich. Next, Ivan and Ryan get into the world of media (21:21) remembering Sports Illustrated's Dan Jenkins, Auburn's play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett and ABC Sports' Donn Bernstein. Then, they talk about (32:28) SMU coach Forrest Gregg, referee James "Bud" Robertson and the first African American athletic director in the SEC David Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ACC reporter David Hale discussing his article on the most entertaining bowl games of the season, why it's fun to watch random bowl games (6:38), how a statement in a bowl games can carry weight for the whole offseason, rooting for the Group of 5 team in the New Year's Six (20:43), what's at stake for Manny Diaz and Miami, and his thoughts on Clemson going into the playoff (32:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN's National Recruiting Director Tom Luginbill to discuss why the early signing period is THE signing period these days, the defensive front being the strongest point of this year's class, how new coaches start recruiting at this point in the cycle (10:21) and how the transfer portal has impacted recruiting in December. Later, ESPN's College Football National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert joins the pod (24:39) to talk about the competitive race to score the top recruiting class, Oregon and Tennessee making big moves, why Jordan Burch is the most interesting unsigned player in the country (33:51), and Mike Norvell's quarterback conundrum at Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with College GameDay host and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard to discuss why Justin Fields didn't get more of a Heisman-push, how his Heisman ceremony was different than the ceremonies today, the famous story behind his "Heisman moment," why he almost transferred from Michigan and much more. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the podcast (42:02) to talk about the Heisman finalists, why he's not worried about "Heisman moments," what schools do to push a candidate, how he would tweak the award and Lane Kiffin getting hired at Ole Miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing the College Football Playoff semifinals, which playoff quarterback they'd take to win one game, and the head coaches and assistants on the move. Next, Heather Dinich hops on (34:48) following the last CFP ranking to talk about how championship games are very important to the committee, why she can't imagine the playoff expanding anytime soon and the changes she'd make to college football. Later, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the pod (53:31) to discuss the bowl selection process, LSU-Oklahoma and his thoughts on playoff expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing Herbie's insane travel schedule last week, if the committee got it right between No. 1 and No. 2, LSU's defensive awakening, why Clemson might be even better this season than last, Jalen Hurts' playoff experience and Joe Burrow running away with the Heisman (20:32). Later, the guys get into their initial thoughts on the playoff matchups (29:14), which other bowl games jumped off the slate, Herbie's interview with Tua Tagovailoa and his parents (35:39), coaching moves (45:20) and listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing David's appearances across ESPN, their thoughts on championship games and Kevin's eight-team playoff idea. Then the guys preview the conference championship games (8:25), hitting on Utah-Oregon, Baylor-Oklahoma, Cincinnati-Memphis, Georgia-LSU, Clemson-Virginia and Ohio State-Wisconsin. Later, they take listener questions (33:43) on the Group of 5, bowl game swag bags and Christmas. Next, Jonathan Vilma joins the podcast (41:22) to talk about scenarios for the No. 4 seed, his thoughts on Clemson, if he could play college football right now and be the same player he was, and the moment he knew his Miami team was going to beat Nebraska in the national championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Heather Dinich discussing the latest College Football Playoff rankings, why the results of the champion games matter for the top three teams, and the difference between Utah and Oklahoma in the committee's eyes. Next, Dari Nowkhah joined the show (14:29) to talk about his "work" assignment covering Oklahoma-Georgia in the playoff, watching Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts in consecutive seasons as an Sooner grad, and why he doesn't think Oklahoma is a playoff team as currently constructed. Later, Ivan Maisel hopped on (30:31) to chat about Chris Petersen giving up the Washington head coaching job, what it says about this sport at this moment in time and the Oklahoma-Baylor rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about College GameDay's first trip to Minnesota, Wisconsin's Big Ten West clinching victory, a classic Iron Bowl (8:27), Auburn fans wanting Gus Malzahn fired early in the season and whether Nick Saban will make changes to his defensive staff. Then, the guys get into Ohio State's two-decades long domination of Michigan (22:49), the Wolverines' conundrum and Jim Harbaugh needing to close the talent gap. Next, Kevin and Herbie discuss Dabo Swinney's postgame rant (38:45), playoff scenarios going into championship weekend (51:11) and the already spinning coaching carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a collaboration between Banner Society and The Right Time, Bomani is joined by Spencer Hall of Banner Society (5:38), Marcus Spears of ESPN (29:21), Steven Godfrey also of Banner Society (52:25) and Joel Anderson of Slate (1:23:25) for the first edition of the new series "Sideline: Boosters in CFB". They discuss who boosters are and how they exercise their power, the dark side of recruiting and what you are "agreeing to" when you take money from "bag men", who "bag men" are and what their impact is on the sport's economy at-large as well as how boosters factor into the hiring/firing of coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by sharing their thoughts on Ohio State and LSU swapping spots in the rankings, the great fourth seed debate, the Dude of the Week and what's on the menu for David's Thanksgiving dinner. Then, they preview (31:45) Virginia Tech-Virginia, Iowa-Nebraska, Cincinnati-Memphis, Ohio State-Michigan, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State, Alabama-Auburn and Minnesota-Wisconsin. Next, Heather Dinich joins the pod (43:38) to discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the critical battle for the No. 1 seed, a scenario that would get Baylor in the mix and the Group of 5 race. Later, Kevin talks to Maria Taylor (54:04) about the different hats she wears at ESPN, her mom handling her schedule, bucket list interviews, her relationship with Nick Saban and advice for young broadcasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about the reverberations of Oregon's loss around college football, why Utah shouldn't be slept on, playoff seeding scenarios and Georgia's style of play. Next, the guys get into Ohio State-Michigan (24:30) including, what's at stake for the Buckeyes outside of the playoff implications, the keys to the game, and Herbie having Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler as family friends growing up. Later, the guys react to Urban Meyer's comments from Courtside about missing coaching (36:53), and get to listener questions (45:24) on Travis Etienne, Minnesota-Wisconsin, and what they're having for Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by talking about David pushing Rece Davis to change his diet and how David changed the entire snacking culture on College GameDay. Then, the guys get into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, different endgame scenarios, how Penn State's secondary has been exposed the last two weeks (18:16) and David's Dude of the week. Next, Kevin and David run through the Week 13 slate (25:19) including, Georgia-Texas A&M, Baylor-Texas, USC-UCLA, Navy-SMU, Temple-Cincinnati, Michigan-Indiana, Kansas St-Texas Tech and Ohio State-Penn State (45:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with College GameDay host Rece Davis to discuss his ESPN origins, why the College Football Playoff rankings are an art not a science, how he'd improve the playoff system, separating himself from his Alabama fandom, his GameDay routine and his advice for aspiring broadcasters. Then, Heather Dinich hops on (44:06) to share the sneaky lesson she learned from the latest batch of rankings, and why LSU and Ohio State want to avoid the No. 2 seed. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the pod (54:47) to talk about Nick Saban and Tua Tagovailoa's relationship, what's next for the Tide with Mac Jones, and an old soul in Jalen Hurts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by discussing Herbie's reaction to Tua Tagovailoa going down, Nick Saban's mindset in starting Tua and not holding him out until Auburn and how the College Football Playoff committee should treat Alabama. Later, the guys talk about Ohio State-Penn State and why the Buckeyes look so complete (20:27), Minnesota falling victim to Iowa on the road, Oklahoma's huge comeback over Baylor (29:13), Clemson and Georgia humming along (35:01), and listener questions (40:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing how David's wife picks his outfits for College GameDay. Then it's time for picks, including Michigan State-Michigan, Navy-Notre Dame, Texas-Iowa State, Georgia-Auburn, Minnesota-Iowa and Oklahoma-Baylor. Later, Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins the pod (29:31) to discuss the origin of his nickname, his TV debut, the pressure to pick winners, his favorite places to eat on the road, and his close friendships with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing David's triumphs in his youth football championships and their reactions to the Week 12 College Football Playoff rankings. Then, they get into LSU's awesome play calling, why the Tigers shouldn't want to see the Crimson Tide again in the Playoff, Minnesota's win over Penn State, David's Dude and listener questions. Next, Heather Dinich joins the show (33:18) to explain why this is the first time in the CFP-era it feels like Alabama could be left out of the Playoff, the Pac-12's overall resume and why Baylor might be doomed no matter what. Finally, Ivan Maisel hops on the pod (44:13) to talk about why he thought Minnesota should've been higher in the rankings and why it's hard to know when a dynasty ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast with their initial reactions to Week 11, who they think will land at No. 4 in the rankings and concern that Alabama might be out of playoff contention. Then the guys get into LSU keeping its foot on the gas in Tuscaloosa (14:48), the video of Ed Orgeron in the locker room, and the possibility of the Tigers playing all of their postseason games in Atlanta and New Orleans. Next, Herbie explains what's going on with Chase Young (22:40) and how the NCAA investigative process will unfold, why this is the most complete Ohio State team he's seen in years, and what's up with Oklahoma (33:20). Later, Herbie talks about working with Lee Corso for 24 seasons on College GameDay, what he's learned about business and life from him, and a text from Bill Belichick on his respect for Coach Corso (38:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College football has a storied history of epic rivalries, and none bigger than LSU taking on Alabama. The two powerhouses face-off this Saturday, and the stakes have never been higher. ESPN reporter Ryan McGee joins Mina Kimes to discuss how LSU's newly developed high powered offense could turn the tide and write the next chapter in this glorious SEC showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by talking about David changing his picks from the podcast on College GameDay and game planning at 5 a.m. for his youth football teams. Then the guys dive into the Week 11 slate previewing Penn State-Minnesota (7:41), Baylor-TCU, Kansas State-Texas, Iowa State-Oklahoma, Missouri-Georgia and Wake Forest-Virginia Tech and Iowa-Wisconsin. Then Kevin and David preview LSU-Alabama (18:33), look at the chess match at cornerback and ask if LSU can get after the quarterback. Later, College Football Insider Brad Edwards joins the pod to discuss what he learned about the College Football Playoff selection committee after the first week of rankings (29:00), if a one-loss Penn State team could make the playoff, how poll voters have been influenced by the selection committee and what Brad thinks will be the difference in LSU-Alabama.
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast with reactions to the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings and debate whether the Pac-12 teams are properly ranked (7:42). Then, the guys get into Georgia bouncing back against Florida (13:48), Wake Forest's beautiful offense (17:54) and Terrell Lewis as David's Dude of the Week. Next up, Heather Dinich joins the pod from Texas to share her biggest takeaways from the first rankings (31:58), how LSU-Alabama factors into the equation and what Clemson coming in at No. 5 means for the Tigers going forward. Later, Ivan Maisel hops on to discuss why the first ranking resets how we view the college football landscape (41:39), why he doesn't think Florida State is a blue blood, college football turning 150 years old and why the bye week came at a good time for Nick Saban.
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing the scene in Memphis for College GameDay, an exciting nightcap with Memphis' win over SMU and why the American Athletic Conference deserves more love. Then the guys get into Florida State's firing of Willie Taggart, what led to Taggart's ousting and potential candidates for the job (9:43). Next up they cover Herbie's Top 6 teams (24:23), whether Georgia or Oregon scored the bigger win on Saturday (28:36), and the keys to LSU-Alabama and Penn State-Minnesota (37:35). Plus, listener questions for Herbie (49:28).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack preview the Week 10 slate, kicking off the podcast by previewing SMU-Memphis with College GameDay visiting Memphis for the first time. Then the guys get into Michigan-Maryland, why they can't talk about Michigan State anymore, Notre Dame getting beatdown last week (7:46), their thoughts on Oregon and Utah at this point in the year (14:33), Oregon-USC, Utah-Washington, Kansas State-Kansas, and a full preview of Florida-Georgia (27:00).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast with David discussing his defensive game plan for his son's football team and their upcoming championship game. Then they dive into whether Chase Young has a shot at the Heisman, Joe Burrow facing Auburn's Tower Package and Michigan's offensive identity (6:40). Later, David's Dude of the Week is obviously Chase Young, Baylor could run the table in the Big 12 and the guys share what they're handing out for Halloween(16:33). Next, Ivan Maisel returns to the podcast from Tuscaloosa to give the vibe around the Alabama football facility with LSU looming. Plus, his thoughts on two teams from the same conference making the playoff and the Heisman race - all while shaking hands with Nick Saban and running into Tua Tagovailoa (30:06). Finally, Ryan McGee joins the show to discuss this week's Bottom 10, his visit to Appalachian State and the dad jokes he leaves in his daughter's lunches (49:18).
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast with Herbie talking about his Saturday at South Dakota State and how College GameDay decides its location each week. Next, the guys get into Notre Dame's no-show at Michigan (14:41), Kirk's top six teams after week nine (12:46) and why Chase Young should be considered the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy (24:23). Later, Kirk shares his thoughts on the "Nick Bosa model" of sitting out before the draft (27:54) and the most surprising things he saw on Saturday (34:36). Finally, they close the show with Kirk detailing his travels from Brookings, S.D., to Ann Arbor, Mich., and what the guys are up to on Halloween (44:06).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the show by settling their bet from the Penn State-Michigan game with Kevin singing David's praises for the world to hear. Then they preview the Week 9 slate (3:36) starting with Ohio State-Wisconsin, Penn State-Michigan State, how David views the Nittany Lion offense and Texas-TCU. Later, the guys dig into Michigan-Notre Dame and the latest Jim Harbaugh drama (12:42), LSU-Auburn (12:27), Oregon-Washington State, and how the Pac-12 gets back in the College Football Playoff conversation (19:20).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack look back on Week 8, discussing how Wisconsin got caught looking ahead to its date with Ohio State, why Alabama won't get a mulligan for the College Football Playoff if it loses to LSU (4:10), Joe Burrow as the best quarterback in the country (8:28) and the guys playing ball with their kids in the house (14:34). Plus, how the Buckeyes will will exploit the Badgers' defense and why Michigan's offense looked great even in a loss (18:15). Finally, David's Dude of the Week honors goes to K.J. Hamler of Penn State (27:01).
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about Wisconsin's loss to Illinois, followed by Michigan's near comeback against Penn State and the Nittany Lions' improving offense (8:26). Then, the guys dive into what Tua Tagovailoa's injury means for Alabama, Florida scoring 21 fourth quarter points against South Carolina and Jeremy Pruitt grabbing Jarrett Guarantano's face mask (19:16). Later, they look at the Pac-12 with Oregon and USC both winning big games (34:21), Herbie answers listener questions (41:57), and they talk about College GameDay visiting South Dakota State (51:15).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack do it all this week, looking back at Week 7 and making their Week 8 picks. First, the guys dive deeper in David's clean diet, how he looks like a different human than when he played football and how he stops his kids from eating candy on Halloween. Then they discuss Georgia's loss to South Carolina (14:33) and what needs to change on offense, how the "new" LSU uses the passing game to open up the run (20:40), and what's drastically different about Oklahoma's defense this year (29:10). Later, they pick the biggest games of the week, including Oregon-Washington, Arizona State-Utah and Penn State-Michigan (34:25).
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit take a look back at Week 7, with Kirk sharing his top-six teams, (3:54) and his thoughts on a wild bout between LSU and Florida (6:30). Next the guys cover Georgia's loss to South Carolina, what it means for the Dawgs going forward and why they're both picking the Gators to win the SEC East (14:39). Later, they discuss their disappointment with Michigan State and how impressed they are with Wisconsin (23:23), the improved Oklahoma defense (27:17), next week's Penn State-Michigan tilt (34:05), and listener questions for Herbie (37:43).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack look ahead to a loaded Week 7, previewing Virginia-Miami (2:09), Oregon-Colorado (5:00), Oklahoma-Texas (6:33), Memphis-Temple (11:22), Alabama-Texas A&M (14:12), Clemson-Florida State (18:13), Michigan State-Wisconsin (20:39), Texas Tech-Baylor (23:53), USC-Notre Dame (25:18), Penn State-Iowa (27:20) and Florida-LSU (29:36). Later, Marcus Spears joins the pod to share what to expect in Death Valley on Saturday night (35:11), his favorite moment in Tiger Stadium (38:18) and his thoughts on LSU-Florida (44:00).
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack breakdown Florida's complete demolition of the Auburn offense and how the Gators now prepare for a totally different LSU team (2:58), why David is dumbfounded by Washington getting pounded by Stanford (13:46), David's Dude of the Week in Texas A&M's Justin Madubuike (17:15) and their initial read on Texas-Oklahoma (19:46). Later, Heather Dinich joins the pod to share her biggest takeaways from the first six weeks (26:03), why Notre Dame is hoping for chaos and why Clemson is not (31:22), who to root for in the Pac-12 the conference wants a playoff spot, and bowl hopes for Florida State, West Virginia, Maryland, Louisville, Oregon State and South Carolina (39:23).
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit look back on a sweaty weekend in Gainesville and the Week 6 slate. First, Kirk expresses his excitement for this weekend's Florida-LSU tilt and gushes about the atmosphere in Baton Rouge (4:22). The guys circle back to Florida-Auburn, discussing an old school SEC duel between the Gators and Tigers, and the performances from Kyle Trask and Bo Nix (10:22). Then they talk about Virginia Tech's win over a floundering Miami team and which ACC teams can still be frisky against Clemson (19:22). Later, disappointment over Washington's loss to Stanford, why Oregon needs more from Justin Herbert and the Pac-12 having six pretty good teams but not one great team (29:22). Finally, the guys debate whether Wisconsin or Penn State is the second best team in the Big Ten (36:51), the probability Oklahoma-Texas will be a shootout (44:19) and Apple Podcast review questions for Kirk (47:20).