EXCLUSIVE: Pat Fitzgerald Joins Rece & Pete | Playoff Rankings + Six Pack of Picks

Pat Fitzgerald joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel for his first public interview since his 2023 departure from Northwestern. The College Football Hall of Famer opens up about what he’s been up to, reflects on his time in Evanston, and discusses what the future might hold now that he’s back on the coaching market. Plus, Rece and Pete react to the first College Football Playoff rankings and wrap things up with their Six Pack of Picks.

00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast!

00:30 - CFP rankings reactions

14:13 - Pat Fitzgerald joins the show!

17:33 - Pat feels "vindicated" after wrongful termination

24:13 - Pat on his coaching future

26:26 - Pat on handling the new era of college football

40:04 - Pat's ideal coaching fit

53:46 - Rece & Pete's six pack of picks

1:09:13 - Thanks for listening !

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