The McShay Show

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Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 18min

Conference Championship Reactions, CFP Predictions with Ryen Russillo

Todd and Muench welcome Ryen Russillo to react to the SEC, Big Ten and ACC championships games. They also compare the College Football Playoff resumes of SMU and Alabama. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Ryen Russillo and Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Marcelino OrtizSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 5, 2024 • 56min

A Conference Championship Weekend Preview With David Pollack. Plus, Can Notre Dame Win It All?

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve are joined by friend of the show David Pollack to break down every angle of the conference championship weekend. But before they get into the games, the guys talk about Notre Dame’s title chances and what makes this Fighting Irish team different from ones in years past.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:45) David Pollack Joins the Show!(2:15) Is (4) Notre Dame a True Contender?(8:20) Who is the Top QB in the CFP?(11:25) SEC Championship Preview: (5) Georgia vs. (2) Texas [-2.5](24:05) Big Ten Championship Preview: (3) Penn State vs. (1) Oregon [-3.5](33:00) ACC Championship Preview: (17) Clemson vs. (8) SMU [-2.5](40:45) Big 12 Championship Preview: (15) ASU vs. (16) Iowa State [-2.5](46:00) "That's Muh-Guy!" Conference Championship Picks(46:25) Muench’s Guy: Mike Green (EDGE - Marshall)(47:45) Todd’s Guy: Brashard Smith (RB - SMU)(50:45) David’s Guy: Jaxson Dart (QB - Ole Miss)(51:50) Thanks For Watching!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: David Pollack and Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2024 • 54min

The Case for South Carolina, Alabama’s Lifeline, and Other CFP Rankings Reactions

Steve Muench, a college football analyst, joins the discussion with Todd McShay to analyze the latest playoff rankings. They debate Alabama’s surprising higher ranking over South Carolina and Miami, while dissecting the ACC Championship's critical role in the playoff landscape. The duo also critiques the selection biases and injury impacts on team performances. As they look ahead, they share insights on thrilling potential matchups and the excitement brewing for upcoming conference championships.
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Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 20min

Ohio State’s Bad Day, A Texas Two (QB) Step, and South Carolina Makes Its CFP Case

Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off their Saturday night reaction show by breaking down Texas’s win over Texas A&M and what a two-quarterback system could mean for the Longhorns’ ceiling. Then, they talk Michigan upsetting Ohio State and what to make of Ryan Day’s tenure as Buckeyes head coach. To close the show, the guys react to Georgia’s 8OT victory over Georgia Tech and discuss which SEC teams could sneak into the College Football Playoff.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Marcelino OrtizSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 38min

A Texas–Texas A&M Preview and Indiana’s College Football Playoff Case. Plus: Danny Heifetz on the Next Giants Quarterback.

Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open with a Texas–Texas A&M preview before diving into the College Football Playoff implications of South Carolina’s showdown with Clemson. Then, Todd and Steve talk hypothetical playoff odds for Penn State and Indiana and reveal their “guys” for rivalry weekend. To close the episode, they’re joined by Danny Heifetz of ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’ to chat Giants fandom, New York’s next quarterback, and Ashton Jeanty’s NFL draft ceiling.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(1:15) Week 14: (3) Texas [-5.5] vs. (20) Texas A&M(22:15) Week 14: (16) South Carolina vs. (12) Clemson [-2.5](39:02) Todd's Odds: Hypothetical Odds Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook(45:45) Todd's Odds: Indiana and Penn State vs. The SEC(46:15) Week 14's Biggest Matchups(52:30) Muh-Guys!(52:50) Muench’s Guy: Jonas Sanker (S - Virginia)(54:40) Todd’s Guy: Josh Conerly Jr. (OT - Oregon)(59:45) 2025 NFL Draft Preview(1:02:40) Danny Heifetz Joins the Show!(1:00:50) What's Next for the Giants?(1:04:00) Do the Giants Have to Draft a QB?(1:20:55) Projecting the Top 5 Picks of the 2025 NFL Draft(1:22:20) Should the Giants Draft Shedeur Sanders?(1:26:35) Evaluating Ashton Jeanty's Draft StockThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench, and Danny HeifetzProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2024 • 1h 20min

Ohio State’s Title Case, Colorado’s Closing Window, and SEC Playoff Scenarios

McShay and Muench hop on the mics after the end of Alabama-Oklahoma to give their instant reactions to a WILD Week 13! They start with Oklahoma’s unexpected beatdown of Alabama (06:00), then talk Florida’s upset over Ole Miss (12:45) and what an SEC shakeup means for the CFP. To close, they discuss Ohio State’s statement win over Indiana (27:05) and a Big 12 free-for-all (49:45)The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, Marcelino Ortiz and Conor NevinsSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 29min

An Indiana-Ohio State Deep Dive. Plus: Jets Distress and Best Bets With Stugotz

For the first time in program history, the guys are joined by the one and only Stugotz! The three mensches talk Jets dysfunction, weekend football picks, and how Stugotz “wrote” his new book, ‘Stugotz’s Personal Record Book.’ Then, Todd and Steve dive deep into Indiana–Ohio State tape (featuring the debut of Muench’s Trenches 2.0) and highlight the keys to the game for each team. To wrap the show, they preview the rest of the college football slate with Where the Scouts Will Be and That’s Muh-Guy before closing with Todd’s foodie guide to Columbus.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(0:50) Stugotz Joins the Show!(1:05) Reaction to the Jets Firing GM Joe Douglas(4:25) What's next for the Jets?(11:50) What would Stu give up for a Jets SB?(15:15) Stugotz's Picks for CFB Week 13 & NFL Week 12(23:55) Checkout "Stugotz's Personal Record Book: The Real Winners and Losers in Sports"(32:55) Week 13 Preview: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-13.5](43:30) Muench's Trenches: Indiana vs. Ohio State Line Breakdown(51:00) Betting Matchup: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-13.5](57:10) Todd's Week 13 CFB Picks(59:20) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 13 Picks(59:40) Muench’s Guy: Aireontae Ersery (OT - Minnesota)(1:01:25) Todd’s Guy: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (Safety - Colorado)(1:05:25) Where are the Scouts this week?(1:09:45) Where would Todd Scout this week?(1:10:20) Scouting Columbus, Ohio(1:25:10) Join our Live Show on Saturday Night Reacting to Week 13!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench and Jon “Stugotz” WeinerProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 50min

A Two-Way Travis Hunter Scouting Report. Plus: Indiana–Ohio State Expectations and Best Bets With Chris “The Bear” Fallica.

Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys kick off with a deep dive of Travis Hunter’s tape on both sides of the ball and debate whether he can be the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. Then, they’re joined by Fox Sports’ Chris “The Bear” Fallica to preview Indiana–Ohio State and talk best bets ahead of Week 13 of the college football season. To finish the show, Todd and Steve answer questions from their first Asked and Answered mailbag.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(1:50) Travis Hunter vs. Utah: 5 Rec, 55 Yards, 3 Tackles, 1 INT(6:10) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Cornerback)(13:55) Evaluating Travis Hunter's CB Draft Stock(20:40) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Wide Receiver)(32:35) Evaluating Travis Hunter's WR Draft Stock(35:30) Will Travis Hunter Play Both CB and WR in the NFL?(40:20) 2025 NFL Draft Top 5 Pick Projections(46:25) Chris "The Bear" Fallica Joins the Show(50:10) Week 13 Matchup: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-12.5](54:45) Todd's Odds: Indiana vs. The SEC(57:08) Expect (3) Texas to Make the CFP?(1:02:45) Projecting the Final 12 CFP Teams(1:09:00) The Bear's Top 10 Power Rankings(1:11:35) Previewing Week 13 Matchups(1:13:10) Heisman Futures: Hunter [-330] Jeanty [+340] Ward [+1400] Milroe [+3500](1:15:30) The Bear's Favorite Futures and Week 13 Picks(1:28:40) Mailbag: Asked and Answered(1:29:40) Mailbag: Where Would Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. Rank in the 2025 Draft?(1:32:45) Mailbag: Evaluating QB Prospect Traits(1:35:55) Mailbag: Historical Comps for the 2025 O-Line Class(1:38:40) Breaking News: Jets Fire GM Joe DouglasThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench and Chris “The Bear” FallicaProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 18min

Georgia Topples Tennessee, Oregon's Close Call, and Travis Hunter’s Historic Heisman Case. Plus: A Texas Temperature Check

McShay and Muench fire up the mics after end of Georgia-Tennessee with their instant reactions to Week 12 of college football! They kick off with Georgia’s win and Carson Beck’s bounceback performance (03:18). Then, they hit on Oregon’s scare against Wisconsin (28:08), LSU’s fading playoff hopes after a third straight loss (32:13), and some Texas concerns (50:42). Finally, they discuss if Travis Hunter’s historic season has locked him in for the Heisman (01:02:48).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Dan Comer, T Cruz, Marcelino Ortiz, and Conor NevinsSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 40min

Coach Prime’s NFL Influence, a College Football Playoff Confidence Draft, and Previewing Tennessee-Georgia

Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Deion Sanders will influence the NFL draft destinations of his son Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter. They discuss which teams make sense for Shedeur, the implications of Deion’s interference, and the risks and rewards of drafting the Colorado standouts. Then, they debut their College Football Playoff Confidence Draft and rank the teams they think can win the national championship. To wrap the show, the guys preview Tennessee-Georgia, give their “guys” for Week 12, and Todd shares his go-to Athens food spots.(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(1:00) Coach Prime will "Privately" Step in if the Wrong Team Drafts Shedeur or Travis Hunter(10:25) Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders are "A Package Deal."(19:25) Which Team Should Draft Shedeur Sanders?(29:35) CFP Champion Confidence Draft: Week 12(51:00) Week 12 Preview: (6) Tennessee vs. (11) Georgia [-10.5](1:00:50) Evaluating Nico Iamaleava(1:14:10) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 12 Picks(1:14:40) Muench’s Guy: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE - Bowling Green)(1:17:15) Todd’s Guy: Cam Skattebo (RB - Arizona State)(1:20:55) Where are the Scouts this week?(1:21:55) Where would Todd Scout this week?(1:36:15) Thanks For Watching!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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