The McShay Show
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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts.New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college football season.
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For even more draft coverage, check out The McShay NFL Draft Room—your go-to draft guide database featuring Todd’s Big Board, detailed player reports, mock drafts, and more: https://www.theringer.com/todd-mcshayFor Todd's full mock drafts and exclusive insights, subscribe to The McShay Report newsletter: https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Episodes
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Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 15min
Rough Draft: Mestemaker's Momentum! Week 7 QB Rankings, Advanced Scouting, and CFB Picks.
Drew Mestemaker’s sudden rise sparks a debate over whether he belongs among the elite quarterback prospects, while Austin Simmons makes a case for first-round attention. The latest QB rankings reveal some sharp disagreements. Scouting spotlights cover Jordan Seaton, Xavier Gilliam, Audavion Collins, and Cade Uluave, followed by Week 7 college football picks.
Oct 13, 2026 • 1h 25min
Week 6 Tape Truths: Arch Manning Honesty. Plus, BYU–Notre Dame, Indiana WRs, the 10 Most Important Games of the Second Half, and More.
BYU’s deception meets Notre Dame’s disciplined defense in a high-stakes showdown. Arch Manning’s development sparks a candid debate over his processing, accuracy, talent, and inflated expectations. The conversation shifts to Jeremiah Smith versus Indiana’s receiver duo, the season’s 10 most consequential games, and scouting rechecks on Marvin Harrison Jr. and Arvell Reese.
Oct 11, 2026 • 1h 24min
Week 6 Reactions: Georgia Tops Alabama, Texas Trust Issues, Indiana’s Playoff Case, UCLA’s Rise, and More
Steve Muench, an NFL Draft and college football analyst, joins a lively breakdown of Week 6’s chaos. Georgia’s statement win over Alabama takes center stage, alongside Texas’s Arch Manning dilemma, Indiana’s playoff case, and Oregon’s growing concerns. They also explore UCLA’s unexpected surge, Kentucky’s upset of LSU, South Carolina’s progress, and the timeless debate over alternate uniforms.
Oct 8, 2026 • 1h 17min
Rough Draft: FLASH MOCK! Plus, Advanced Scouting, Prospect Cross-Check, and Week 6 CFB Picks.
A 2027 NFL flash mock explores Houston’s tricky first-overall choice, Tennessee’s plans, a potential Jets trade-up, and quarterback decisions for Miami. The discussion shifts to rising prospects facing major tests, including Nico Iamaleava and Alabama’s Devin Tompkins, before spotlighting Melvin Siani and Junior Sherrill. College football picks wrap up Week 6.
Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 12min
Week 5 Tape Truths: SEC QB Rankings, Georgia’s Defense, Rookie Receipts, and More
Week 5 tape reshapes the SEC quarterback pecking order, with debates around Keelan Russell, Gunner Stockton, Arch Manning, and LaNorris Sellers. Georgia’s surging defense and Oklahoma’s pass-rush woes take center stage. The show also explores upset paths for Kentucky and UCLA before revisiting early NFL evaluations of Jacob Rodriguez, Gabe Jacas, and Bryce Young.
Oct 4, 2026 • 1h 20min
Week 5 Reactions: Another Bama Beatdown, TMS Power Rankings, CFP Buy or Sell, and Jeremiah Smith As the All-Time WR1
Steve Muench, a college football and NFL draft analyst, joins a wide-ranging breakdown of Week 5. They debate Alabama’s claim to the nation’s top spot, Jeremiah Smith’s place among all-time receiver prospects, and C.J. Carr’s surgical precision. The discussion also covers Miami’s playoff test, power rankings, CFP contenders, quarterback risers, standout lineman Greg Johnson, Gio Lopez’s breakout, and oversized coaching contracts.
Oct 1, 2026 • 1h 6min
Rough Draft: Our Top 10 Prospects, Plus Where Would Kamario Taylor Rank?
Steve Muench, an NFL draft and college football analyst, joins Todd McShay to reshuffle their top 10 prospects. They spotlight Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore, debate Kamario Taylor’s potential 2027 draft standing, and discuss rising and falling draft stocks. Plus, fresh evaluations of J.J. McCarthy and Jalon Daniels, followed by Week 5 college football picks.
Sep 28, 2026 • 1h 37min
Week 4 Tape Truths: Baugh’s Rise, Stewart’s Slide, the Best Defenses in CFB, and Rookie Receipts
Steve Muench, an NFL Draft and college football analyst, joins a deep dive into Week 4 tape. Jadan Baugh storms into the top-10 conversation, while Dylan Stewart’s stock takes a hit. They compare Georgia and Texas defenses, debate Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor, spotlight rising linebackers Arion Carter and Chris Cole, and revisit rookie calls on Max Iheanachor and Kenyon Sadiq.
Sep 27, 2026 • 1h 28min
Ranked-Game Roundup, Prospect Pass-Fail, 2027 QB Letdowns, and McShay After Dark
A charged Week 4 roundup covers Florida’s upset, Oregon’s win over USC, Alabama’s offensive surge, and Georgia exposing Oklahoma. The 2027 quarterback class faces scrutiny, while the SEC makes its case for six playoff bids. Prospect grades spotlight Colin Simmons’s sack spree, Jadan Baugh’s breakout, Trevor Lauck’s Big Ten test, and Jamari Johnson’s impact. Plus, a late-night debate on fourth-down decisions and Sam Leavitt’s growth.
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Sep 24, 2026 • 1h 28min
QB Stock Watch and Previewing the Biggest Week 4 Matchups and Prospects to Know
Quarterback stock is on the line in Week 4, with Dante Moore, Jayden Maiava, Sam Leavitt and Marcel Reed facing pivotal tests. The discussion weighs who has the most to lose among Arch Manning, LaNorris Sellers and Nico Iamaleava, then spotlights rising talents Austin Simmons and Kamario Taylor. Scouting notes cover top matchups, under-the-radar prospects and upset picks.
