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ESPN College GameDay

ESPN College GameDay

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel

The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!
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Kevin Clark, host of the "This is Football" podcast, and Spencer Hall, host of "Big Dumb Football" on ESPN's College Football YouTube channel, fill in for Rece Davis and Pete Thamel. They look at Week 7 weekend matchups and give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games. Tune in to find out who they think is slightly better between Ohio State and Oregon, whether or not LSU's Brian Kelly is going to get fired, the wide talent variance in the Red River Rivalry, and more!

1:13 - Ohio State vs. Oregon

7:35 - Ole Miss vs. LSU

12:59 - Red River Rivalry: Texas vs. Oklahoma

17:44 - Kansas State vs. Colorado

22:11 - South Carolina vs. Alabama

26:25 - Penn State vs. USC

34:44 - Iowa State vs. West Virginia

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel plus Ryan McGee and Marty Smith from "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network dive into all the wild scenes from the Tennessee field storming after their win against Alabama, then turn their attention to the controversial Georgia-Texas pass interference call. On this subject, they talk about what steps the officials should've taken, whether or not coaches should speak out against officials, and possible corrective courses of action going forward. Finally, Marty shares with the group the text message he got from Georgia Coach Kirby Smart!

0:00 - Welcome

2:03 - Tennessee Fans Storm The Field After Alabama Win

11:12 - Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava Has The Right Resources

12:53 - What Went Wrong For Texas Against Georgia?

22:31 - Coaches Must Reserve Their Opinions On Officiating

33:51 - Kirby Smart: We’re Supposed To Be Doubted

43:14 - QB Cam Ward Keeps Miami Out Of Trouble

48:56 - Best In Game: Missouri QB Brady Cook

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss what it takes at the highest level of the sport, for Penn State to take down a team like Ohio State. They also get into the amount of pressure there is on coaches and why it's not so easy to take a beat to enjoy a moment of victory. Then they talk about what could possibly be going on with Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck given the amount of interceptions he's throwing. Finally, they touch on South Carolina bringing Texas A&M back down to Earth and if SMU can make the College Football Playoff!

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0:00 - Welcome

0:28 - Penn State’s Glaring Weakness Against Ohio State

06:16 - Shoud Ohio State Be Concerned About QB Will Howard?

16:24 - A Crucial Matchup Loss Is Not The End Of The World

23:21 - Is Georgia QB Carson Beck Regressing?

37:28 - ACC TItle Game Set? Miami vs SMU?

44:20 - Dumb Loses more Than Smart Wins: ULM Meltdown

46:18 - ICYMI SC Players SIng Fantasia’s Song To Coach’s Wife

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Kevin Clark, host of the "This is Football" podcast, and senior writers Heather Dinich and Jake Trotter fill in for Rece Davis and Pete Thamel. They discuss the big rankings shifts in the AP Poll that happened as a result of all the Week 6 upsets, whether or not two ACC teams will end up with playoff bids over Notre Dame, and if any other Group of Five team can make it into the rankings over Boise State. Also, ahead of Ohio State vs. Oregon, they get into the longtime bond between Ohio State's Ryan Day and Chip Kelly, and ahead of the Red River Rivalry, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers return from his oblique injury.

0:00 - Welcome

2:11 - The AP Poll vs College Football Playoff Rankings

10:57 - AP Poll: Clemson Climbed To No. 10

14:51 - Debating Whether The CFP Committee Looks At Brands

19:15 - AP Poll: Boise State Is The Lone Ranked G5 Team

22:45 - Red River Rivalry This Sat: Texas vs Oklahoma

28:30 - Dark Horse Team To Win The National Championship

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give an early look at what some first round CFP matchups might look like, and talk about how teams with early big nonconference wins might pay for this down the line. Then they get into Indiana's long non-winning history and how coach Curt Cignetti has helped give the Hoosiers their second best season start. Lastly, they bring up the coaches they think might end up on the coaching carousel.

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0:00 - Welcome

01:20 - Utilizing The AP Poll To Project The CFP Bracket

15:31 - CFP Question: Does A Three-Loss Team Get In?

22:36 - HC Curt Cignetti is Reintroducing Winning At Indiana

34:28 - Coaching Carousel: HC Jobs To Possibly Open Up

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 8 matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out about Alabama's communication issues, the hard times Tennessee's offense is going through, what to expect from North Texas when Army plays them in November, and more. Don't forget to leave a comment on the games you picked to win the weekend!

1:40 – GameDay BTS: How An Oregon Student Got A Second-Chance Kick For $100,000

3:21 – Nebraska vs. Indiana

8:16 – Georgia vs. Texas

14:16 – Alabama vs. Tennessee

21:50 – Miami vs. Louisville

26:13 – Michigan vs. Illinois

30:44 – Oregon vs. Purdue

34:36 – GameDay Deep Cut Preview: North Texas vs. Memphis

38:39 – GameDay BTS: How Rece Took The Superdog Pick Lead

42:48 – The Best Uniforms

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Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 1 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what is wrong with Georgia's schedule, whether Western Kentucky's transfers can take on Alabama, how Michigan might open the season, and if there's a reason to root for USC.

1:11 - Georgia vs. Clemson (-11.5)

5:11 - Notre Dame at Texas A&M (-3)

9:40 - Miami (-2.5) at Florida

15:40 - Penn State (-7.5) at West Virginia

22:44 - Western Kentucky at Alabama (-31.5)

29:50 - Fresno State at Michigan (-21)

35:29 - USC vs. LSU (-4.5)

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Week 7's marquee matchup, Oregon vs. Ohio State, how the Ducks proved they can play in the Big Ten, the questionable moment when Oregon sent out a 12th defender and whether this was intentional or not, and Ohio State's quarterback Will Howard's slide that ran out the clock and lost them the game. They also get into USC's own clock mismanagement snafu, except in this case, why didn't USC didn't take all of their timeouts? Before rounding out the show, they get into Ole Miss' costly loss to LSU in overtime, players faking injuries, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian trolling Oklahoma with a corny dog.

0:00 - Welcome

00:36 – Oregon Punched Up To Ohio St, A Gold Standard Team

11:36 – Did Oregon Purposefully Send Out A 12th Player?

24:42 - Unforgivable: USC Leaving Timeouts On The Table

36:22 – Players Faking Injuries: How To Discourage This?

42:31 – Best In Game: Texas Blowout Against Oklahoma

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Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Florida State's second start of season stumble against Boston College and the pressure the Seminoles have been under since they were left out of the College Football Playoff last December. They also get into the crisis Florida is in after their loss to Miami, USC Kyron Hudson's incredible one-handed catch between two defenders, and LSU coach Brian Kelly's subsequent outburst in the postgame press conference.

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0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast

03:10 - Florida St Takes A Loss To Boston College, Now 0-2

11:23 - Florida St Has Been Struggling Since Dec 2023

20:52 - Florida In A Crisis After Week 1 Loss To Miami

29:19 - Best In Game: USC WR Kyron Hudson’s One-Handed Catch

39:28 - Theatre Or Genuine? LSU HC Brian Kelly Slams Fist On Table

47:07 - SEC Headliner Teams Disappoint In Week 1

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Roman Harper, former Alabama safety and host of "Read & React" on SEC Network discuss Alabama's high expectations, the growing pains the players are going through when it comes to adjusting to schemes and if they might take on another loss this weekend against Missouri. Then they get into Oklahoma's woes and why offensive coordinator Seth Littrell found himself out of the job. Next, Harper details the outcomes that would have to fall into place for Penn State to win a CFP national championship. Lastly, Thamel reveals what it would cost USC to part ways with head coach Lincoln Riley.

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0:00 - Welcome

1:41 - Roman Harper: Why Football Is A Game Of Inches

10:18 - Roman Harper On Alabama’s Transition Period

19:42 - Roman Harper Previews LSU @ Texas A&M

27:32 - What’s The Source Of Oklahoma’s Offensive Woes?

42:07 - Coaching Carousel Name: USC’s Lincoln Riley

47:03 - Coaching Carousel Name: Florida’s Billy Napier

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FAQ

How many episodes does ESPN College GameDay have?

ESPN College GameDay currently has 262 episodes available.

What topics does ESPN College GameDay cover?

The podcast is about Football, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on ESPN College GameDay?

The episode title 'Did Oregon Send Out An Extra Player? + USC Leaves Timeouts On The Table' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on ESPN College GameDay?

The average episode length on ESPN College GameDay is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of ESPN College GameDay released?

Episodes of ESPN College GameDay are typically released every 3 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of ESPN College GameDay?

The first episode of ESPN College GameDay was released on Aug 18, 2022.

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