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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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Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 27min
Tape Takes! Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Oregon–Penn State, Georgia-Alabama, LSU–Ole Miss, and More Week 5 Matchups.
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by discussing what John Mateer’s hand injury means for Oklahoma’s season and the Heisman hopeful’s NFL future. Then, the guys debut Tape Takes, the most informed, anti-hot-take college football segment in the business. They go through every top game in Week 5 of college football and highlight the most important players, coaches, and matchups they studied this week.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show
4:30 Reaction to John Mateer's Surgery12:10 Tape Takes: (6) Oregon vs. (3) Penn State [-3.5]30:55 Tape Takes: (17) Alabama vs. (5) Georgia [-2.5]
43:47 Tape Takes: (21) USC [-6.5] vs. (23) Illinois48:57 Tape Takes: (1) Ohio State [-8.5] vs. Washington53:34 Tape Takes: (4) LSU vs. (13) Ole Miss [-1.5]1:00:35 Tape Takes: (15) Tennessee [-7.5] vs. Mississippi State1:06:50 Tape Takes: Auburn vs. (9) Texas A&M [-6.5]1:10:15 Tape Takes: (22) Notre Dame [-4.5] vs. Arkansas1:16:12 Tape Takes: (11) Indiana [-7.5] vs. Iowa1:18:20 Week 5 Picks!
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Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 16min
10 Truths from Week 4 of College Football. Plus, Finding the 2026 NFL Draft’s Mendoza Line.
In this insightful discussion, guest Steve Muench, a college football analyst known for his sharp film breakdowns, dives into the dynamics of Week 4. They explore the potential of three ACC teams making the playoffs and analyze the surprising strength of Oklahoma's defense. Muench also dissects Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza's rising stock among 2026 draft prospects and introduces the intriguing concept of the 'Mendoza Line'. The conversation wraps with insights on key performances, including Archie Manning's promising outing.

Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 52min
Week 4 Reactions: Miami's Ceiling, Indiana's Precision, a New-Look Texas Tech, and More
Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
4:15 Is Miami The Best Team In The Country?10:00 (19) Indiana Defeats (9) Illinois: 63-10
23:45 Saturday Spotlight
38:23 (11) Oklahoma Defeats (22) Auburn: 24-171:02:20 (21) Michigan Defeats Nebraska: 30-271:08:00 Week 4 CFB Absurdities1:18:50 Is LaNorris Sellers The Top QB Draft Prospect?1:26:00 Clemson Loses Again: 34-21
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
What’s Going on With Arch Manning? Plus, Picking Indiana-Illinois, Florida-Miami, and More Week 4 Games With Stanford Steve.
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by discussing what they’ve seen on tape from Texas quarterback Arch Manning this season. Then, “Stanford Steve” Coughlin joins the show to preview the Week 4 college football slate and give his favorite picks.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
2:05 What's Going on With Arch Manning?17:15 Evaluating Arch's Tape This Season
30:10 Stanford Steve Joins The Show!33:52 Week 4 Picks: (17) Texas Tech vs. (16) Utah [-2.5]40:13 Week 4 Picks: (21) Michigan [-2.5] vs. Nebraska45:30 Week 4 Picks: (22) Auburn vs. (11) Oklahoma [-6.5]1:03:50 Week 4 Picks: Florida vs. (4) Miami [-7.5]1:12:53 Join Us On Saturday Night
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 9min
Who Are the True CFP Contenders? Plus, the Latest Scouting Intel and Five NFL Draft Prospects on the Rise.
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back after Week 3 of the college football season to sort through the AP rankings and identify which teams they think can win a championship. Then, they share five NFL draft prospects who have improved their stock in the eyes of scouts.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
2:35 AP Poll Top 15 Takeaways
5:10 Evaluating the CFP Contenders15:50 The Pressure on LSU
31:00 Who Are the True CFP Contenders?
47:58 Week 3: Prospect Risers50:03 Riser: Jaren Kanak (Oklahoma TE)53:05 Riser: Arvell Reese (Ohio State LB)55:28 Riser: Vincent Anthony Jr. (Duke EDGE)57:33 Riser: Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee WR)
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Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2025 • 2h 4min
Week 3 LIVE: Clemson Collapses, Georgia Finds Its QB, and Texas A&M Upsets Notre Dame
Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show
1:40 LIVE Reactions to (16) Texas A&M vs. (8) Notre Dame
35:00 Week 3 Recap and Takeaways
41:25 (3) LSU Defeats Florida: 20-1052:20 (6) Georgia Sneaks By (15) Tennessee: 44-41
1:13:15 Carson Beck Leads Miami to 3-0
1:17:35 12) Clemson Collapses to Georgia Tech: 24-211:43:10 Saturday Spotlight1:50:45 Worried About Arch? (11-25, 115 Pass, 1 TD, 1 INT, 2 Rush TD)1:52:45 Projecting The Top 12 Rankings
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer
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Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 20min
The McShay Show LIVE: Todd’s 2026 QB Rankings, CFP Predictions, and a Week 3 Preview. Plus, Talking Caleb Williams and Big Ten Football With Dan “Big Cat” Katz.
Welcome to The McShay Show, LIVE from Chicago! Todd and Steve open with a Week 3 college football preview and make their picks for a loaded slate of games. Then, they’re joined by Dan “Big Cat” Katz to discuss the Bears’ Caleb Williams–Ben Johnson era and why the Big Ten has gained ground on the SEC.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
2:40 Week 3 Preview: (6) Georgia [-4.5] vs. (18) Tennessee4:50 Week 3 Preview: (16) Texas A&M vs. (8) Notre Dame [-6.5]7:00 Week 3 Preview: Florida vs. (3) LSU [-7.5]9:20 Week 3 Preview: (18) USF vs. (5) Miami [-17.5]11:55 Week 3 Preview: (12) Clemson [-2.5] vs. Georgia Tech15:20 Week 3 CFB Picks!18:50 Drafting The Top College Programs34:35 Todd's Top 10 CFB QB's Right Now45:55 Big Cat Joins The Show!46:48 Evaluating Caleb Williams Week 1 Performance59:48 BIG TEN vs. The SEC1:11:55 Big Noon Kickoff at Northwestern
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
QB Deep Dive: John Mateer’s Superhuman Saturday and Early Impressions of Arch Manning. Plus, Takeaways From Clemson, Florida, and Arizona State.
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys have emerged from their tape study with some quarterback takeaways after Week 2 in college football. They begin by breaking down John Mateer’s ascension and how his game reminds them of Patrick Mahomes’s. Then, they discuss why the sky isn’t falling for Cade Klubnik and Clemson despite a rough showing against Troy. To close, they reveal their early impressions of Arch Manning, Sam Leavitt, and DJ Lagway.
Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago this Wednesday! Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today! We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 3 of the college football season.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
3:08 Evaluating John Mateer's Performance vs. Michigan
30:20 Concerns with Cade Klubnik and Clemson's Pass Pro45:45 Takeaways on Arch Manning's Lack of Consistency55:07 Evaluating Sam Leavitt vs. Mississippi State59:30 DJ Lagway's Tape in Loss to USF
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Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 18min
Week 2 Reactions: Mateer Magic, Florida's Flop, and Clemson Concerns | The McShay Show
Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances.
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Year of the College Quarterback and NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to preview some of the biggest quarterback matchups in college football this weekend. They also discuss the rookies they’re most excited to see play in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today! We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 2 of the college football season.
0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!
2:01 Week 2 CFB Preview: (15) Michigan vs. (18) Oklahoma [-5.5]18:00 Analyzing Oklahoma QB John Mateer36:35 Week 2 CFB Picks!42:05 Year of the QB: Prospects To Watch1:00:20 Todd's Week 1 NFL Rookie Watch
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