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Long time NFL Draft and College Football Analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world of an NFL talent evaluator. From the football season to the draft he’ll be following the top draft prospects, sharing the inside scoops from NFL front offices, talking to some of his friends in the industry, and regularly discussing his latest mock drafts. Join Todd on Mondays and Thursdays every week and don't miss his Saturday game day reaction shows.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 54min
FLASH MOCK! Plus, Building a College Football Front Office With Former Eagles VP Jake Rosenberg. | Rough Draft 1.7
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by revealing the top 10 players on their rough draft big boards. Then, they hop into a quick flash mock to see how the first 10 picks might play out if the draft were tomorrow. To close, the guys are joined by former Eagles exec and cap expert Jake Rosenberg to discuss the future of college football and his new role with the Athlete Group.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:45 Rough Draft: Top 10 Draft Prospects right now9:23 #1: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana QB9:40 #2: Arvell Reese, Ohio State LB10:02 #3: Dante Moore, Oregon QB13:00 #4: Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame RB13:55 #5: Caleb Downs, Ohio State DS18:40 #6-#8: WR's Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson19:40 #9: Keldric Faulk, Auburn EDGE19:55 #10: Francis Mauigoa, Miami OT21:20 Takeaways from Todd's Top 10 Prospects23:40 FLASH MOCK!32:50 Browns trade up and draft Fernando Mendoza36:35 Raiders draft Dante Moore37:07 Titans draft Arvell Reese37:45 Giants draft Spencer Fano39:40 Saints draft Keldric Faulk42:00 Commanders draft Carnell Tate43:45 Jets draft Peter Woods45:10 Cardinals draft Jeremiyah Love45:35 Rams draft Caleb Downs47:13 Bengals draft David Bailey51:40 Jake Rosenberg joins the show next!59:28 Jake Rosenberg joins the show!59:35 How College Football front offices are built1:00:35 Jake's role in CFB program building1:06:33 CFB's growing needs for NFL style front office structuring1:10:32 How has CFB changed with the new role of General Managers1:16:35 How are CFB programs conducting their head coaching searches?1:18:33 What to look for in CFB General Managers?1:24:35 Are CFB programs resistant to change?1:30:40 Balancing players physical evaluations vs. financial valuations1:39:45 Managing portal vs. recruiting for programs1:45:30 How much does it cost for a CFB team to be competitive?
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Dec 7, 2025 • 1h 23min
College Football Playoff Selection Show Live Reactions! Miami Makes It! | The McShay Show
Todd McShay welcomes college football analyst Steve Muench for a lively dive into the College Football Playoff selection. They express frustration with playoff governance and discuss the implications of the ACC's poor season. Highlights include debating whether Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama belong in the final rankings and reacting to live revelations about the seeds. They analyze Miami's surprising inclusion, critique Tulane's resume, and outline tactical matchups for upcoming games. Their insightful predictions leave listeners eager for the playoffs!

Dec 7, 2025 • 1h 19min
Big Ten Championship Reactions: Cignetti Stunner! Indiana Defeats Ohio State! | The McShay Show
Joining Todd McShay is Steve Muench, a seasoned college football analyst known for his expert film breakdowns and player evaluations. The duo dives into Indiana's stunning upset over Ohio State, highlighting the disciplined defense and game-changing plays. They analyze key moments, including turnovers and an officiating reversal that shifted momentum. Steve discusses the complexity of defensive schemes, while Todd praises Indiana's coaching and emerging playmakers. The conversation wraps up with insights on the playoffs, Heisman hopeful Fernando Mendoza, and upcoming matchups.

Dec 7, 2025 • 49min
SEC Championship Reactions: Kirby’s Best Coaching Job, Bama’s Bad Day, Ty Simpson’s Future, and More
In this discussion, college football analyst Steve Muench shares his insights following Georgia's victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship. They dive into Alabama's disappointing performance and explore potential internal issues. Muench praises Kirby Smart for his coaching excellence. They ponder Georgia's playoff ranking and debate Alabama's chances of still making the CFP. The conversation even touches on the possible impact of the loss on Ty Simpson's draft decisions, emphasizing the need for him to refine his skills further.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Big Ten and SEC Championship Player Draft | Rough Draft 1.6
Joining Todd McShay is Steve Muench, a college football analyst known for his sharp insights and draft evaluations. They dive into a lively draft of the best players from the Indiana–Ohio State and Alabama-Georgia championship matchups. Topics range from heated debates on quarterback selections to the standout tight end Oscar Delp. They analyze talent across all positions, comparing defensive units, and even debate coaching impacts. Who will take the crown, Team Muench or Team McShay? Tune in for their insights and predraft fun!

Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Rivalry Week Tape Truths: Bama’s D, A&M’s Title Shot, ACC Playoff Hopes, and More
The guys dive into the fallout from Rivalry Week in college football, spotlighting Texas A&M's potential playoff run despite some inconsistencies. They argue Alabama's defense is seriously underrated and discuss its elite playmakers. Todd shines a light on Ty Simpson's clutch performances, even when the stats don’t reflect it. The success of Texas Tech's GM is also highlighted as a significant story, while Caden McDonald’s impact on Ohio State's defense is praised. Finally, the ACC's playoff hopes hinge on Virginia's standout performances.

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Latest Intel on Lane to LSU, Golding at Ole Miss, Penn State’s Next Move, and DeBoer at Alabama
Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are breaking down every angle of the coaching carousel after a wild Rivalry Week in college football. The guys start by talking about Lane Kiffin's move to LSU; then they discuss what it means for Pete Golding and Ole Miss. To wrap, Todd shares some inside intel on Penn State’s coaching search and why Kalen DeBoer’s seat might be hotter than many people realize.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
2:00 Fallout from Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU
11:02 How Louisiana's high school talent influenced Lane's decision
20:10 Why Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU
27:00 Jimmy Sexton's influence on CFB
37:05 Lane Kiffin's Alabama angle
38:25 Fallout from Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU
46:00 Expectations for Pete Golding at Ole Miss53:57 Sexton's influence on Penn State's coaching search
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Nov 29, 2025 • 1h 31min
Week 14 Reactions: Buckeye Vengeance, Latest on Lane, and More Rivalry Reactions | The McShay Show
In this engaging discussion, Steve Muench, a college football analyst, joins Todd McShay to analyze exciting Week 14 matchups. They dive into the implications of Lane Kiffin's potential move to LSU and explore Penn State's coaching search. Ohio State's triumph over Michigan is dissected, highlighting game-changing moments and key player performances. Muench also offers insights into Miami's impressive win and Texas A&M's struggles, while the hosts share their updated Top 12 rankings. Football fans won’t want to miss these juicy revelations!

Nov 26, 2025 • 42min
Previewing Ohio State–Michigan With Coach Urban Meyer. Plus, Talking Lane Kiffin’s Big Decision
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Muench are joined by special guest Urban Meyer to break down the Ohio State–Michigan rivalry and preview this weekend’s game in Ann Arbor. Then, the guys discuss Lane Kiffin’s looming decision.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:17 Week 14 CFB picks9:58 Previewing (1) Ohio State [-9.5] vs. (18) Michigan14:05 Coach Urban Meyer joins the show!15:35 The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry20:10 Relationship with Ryan Day23:10 Previewing (1) Ohio State [-9.5] vs. (18) Michigan31:00 Challenges with first year QBs33:05 Evaluating Julian Sayin
35:20 Do Buckeye fans have McShay to thank for a championship?
36:42 Evaluating Lane Kiffin’s decision
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 17min
Week 13 Tape Truths: Dante Moore’s NFL Comp, Alabama X Factors, Underwood Evaluations, and More | The McShay Show
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 13 of college football.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:45 Tape Truths from Week 136:35 Alabama's Germie Bernard needs to be ready for Auburn17:05 Evaluating Isaiah Sategna's draft stock29:35 Tennessee has all the elements of a great pass rush38:45 Dante Moore's NFL comp is C.J. Stroud59:30 Max Klare is Ohio State's wild card at TE1:02:30 Where are we with Bryce Underwood?1:13:30 Coach Urban Meyer joins us on Wednesday!
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s mock drafts, big boards, scouting reports, and more throughout the college football season.
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
This episode is brought to you by American Eagle.
Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


