ESPN College GameDay

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

Aug 30, 2023

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

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Bill Connelly

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Quick takeaways

Missouri's defense has shown improvement and returning key players, but they need to address their quarterback situation to start the season strong against South Dakota.

Florida's success relies on the health and performance of their quarterback, and if they can perform well early on, they have a chance at making the playoffs.

NC State is favored in their game against UConn due to their strong defense, but the unpredictable nature of UConn could potentially lead to an upset.

Deep dives

South Dakota at Missouri

Missouri's defense is praised for their improvement last year and returns key players. The team needs to figure out their quarterback situation. They have the potential to start the season strong against South Dakota.

Introduction

2min

The Need for College Athlete Unionization

6min

Disney Games, Quarterbacks, and Travel Plans

5min

Secret Tips for Winning Game Days and Repaying Bill Connolly

3min

Bardell Restaurant and Football Game

5min

Utah vs. Florida: Game Preview and Predictions

18min

Dave Dorn's Perception and NC State's Consistency

4min

Analyzing the Louisville vs. Georgia Tech Football Game

15min

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

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ESPN College GameDay

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

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

South Dakota at Missouri

Florida vs Utah

N.C. State vs Connecticut

Louisville vs Georgia Tech

North Carolina State vs South Dakota

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