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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 1, 2025 • 1h 14min
Carson Beck's Renaissance, Garrett Nussmeier's Master Class, and Everything Else that Mattered in CFB Week 1
The conversation heats up with Carson Beck's standout performance leading Miami to a win over Notre Dame. Garrett Nussmeier steals the spotlight, raising expectations for the 2026 quarterback class after his impressive display against Clemson. Meanwhile, the hosts analyze Arch Manning's struggles against Ohio State, highlighting key areas for growth. They dive deep into emerging talents and the impact of strategic decision-making on quarterback dynamics, with special insights into potential Heisman contenders and the upcoming season.

Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 32min
Week 1 CFB Recap & Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson | The McShay Show
Todd and Muench recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances from week 1 of the college football season.
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer,
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Aug 29, 2025 • 44min
10 Draft Prospects to Watch in Week 1 of College Football. Plus, a Mini Mailbag.
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back with one last preseason episode to preview 10 draft prospects they'll be keeping a close eye on this weekend. A reminder that we'll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season.Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10 with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz from Barstool Sports. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today!
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(2:22) Special Guest: Big Cat! TheRinger.com/events
(3:55) Week 1 CFB Preview: Top Draft Prospects to Watch
(4:59) Week 1 Livestream on Saturday Night!
(5:45) Clemson QB Cade Klubnik vs. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier(10:22) Clemson Edge T.J. Parker(11:28) Ohio State DS Caleb Downs(14:55) Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy(16:28) Alabama C Parker Brailsford vs. Florida State NT Darrell Jackson Jr.(19:38) Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson(21:15) South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers & WR Nyck Harbor(24:21) Miami QB Carson Beck & Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love(26:37) Mailbag Questions! Subscribe to the McShay Report!
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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

Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 8min
Why Clemson, Texas, and Penn State Top Todd’s Preseason Power Rankings
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to finish Todd’s Preseason Power Ranking series with roster overviews and inside intel on Penn State, Texas, and Clemson. We’ll be back tomorrow with a bonus podcast previewing the top 10 prospects Todd’s looking forward to watching in Week 1. Plus, a reminder that we’ll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season. https://youtube.com/live/mzEtJQbIwjk?feature=share
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10, Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today!
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:19) Week 1 Livestream on Saturday Night!
(2:33) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Penn State #3(6:25) Evaluating Penn State's NFL Prospects(9:44) Previewing Penn State's Schedule and Roster(26:10) Subscribe to The McShay Report(28:05) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Texas #2(31:18) Evaluating Texas' NFL Prospects(33:29) Previewing Texas' Schedule and Roster(49:56) Week 1 Picks!(54:45) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Clemson #1
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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

Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (6-4): Expectations for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State in 2025
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to continue Todd’s preseason power ranking series with team overviews for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. They’ll conclude the series on Thursday with Penn State, Texas, and Clemson.
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:30) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Alabama #6(3:45) Evaluating Alabama's NFL Prospects(6:00) Previewing Alabama's Schedule and Roster(22:05) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Notre Dame #5(24:00) Evaluating Notre Dame's NFL Prospects(30:00) Previewing Notre Dame's Schedule and Roster(43:00) Subscribe to The McShay Report(45:17) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events(46:00) Happy Belated Bday to Muench!!!(46:55) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Ohio State #4(49:15) Evaluating Ohio State's NFL Prospects(51:25) Previewing Ohio State's Schedule and Roster
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.
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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

Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (7-9): Expectations for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia in 2025
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to continue Todd’s preseason power ranking series, beginning with season previews for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia. On Monday's show, the series will continue with roster breakdowns for Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State.
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:22) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: LSU #9(6:52) Evaluating LSU's NFL Prospects(11:15) Previewing LSU's Schedule and Roster(34:25) Subscribe to The McShay Report(35:45) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events(36:38) Week 0 Preview: (22) Iowa State vs. (17) Kansas State [-3.5](39:53) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Oregon #8(44:30) Evaluating Oregon's NFL Prospects(49:15) Previewing Oregon's Schedule and Roster(52:10) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Georgia #7(54:20) Evaluating Georgia's NFL Prospects(55:15) Previewing Georgia's Schedule and Roster
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 11min
Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (10-12): Expectations for Oklahoma, Miami, and Florida in 2025
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to debut Todd’s preseason power ranking series, beginning with team previews for Oklahoma, Miami, and Florida. On Friday’s show, the series will continue with team previews for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia.Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(3:48) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events(5:55) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams(10:35) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Oklahoma #12(12:50) Evaluating Oklahoma's NFL Prospects(15:58) Previewing Oklahoma's Schedule(23:58) Breaking Down Oklahoma's Roster(34:40) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Miami #11(40:05) Evaluating Miami's NFL Prospects(48:35) Previewing Miami's Schedule(52:52) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Florida #10(56:58) Evaluating Florida's NFL Prospects(59:52) Previewing Florida's Schedule & Roster
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.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, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
Todd’s 2026 Draft QB Tiers: The Names You Need to Know This College Football Season
Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to sort through Todd’s preseason QB tiers and break down which prospects could find themselves in the first-round conversation next April.Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!
(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(03:30) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events(04:35) 2025 College Football QB Tiers(10:05 )How Does This QB Class Rank Historically?(14:50) QB Tier 1: Cade Klubnik (Clemson)(21:55) QB Tier 1: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)(28:10) QB Tier 1: LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina)(37:20) QB Tier 2: Drew Allar (Penn State)(45:30) QB Tier 2: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana)(47:50) QB Tier 2: Sam Leavitt (Arizona State)(49:37) QB Tier 3: John Mateer (Oklahoma)(56:33) QB Tier 3: Sawyer Robertson (Baylor)(58:45) QB Tier 3: Carson Beck (Miami)
Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.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, and Daniel ComerSocial: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2025 • 57min
Todd’s Preseason Mock Draft, Plus a BIG Show Announcement
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens with the announcement of our first LIVE show, which will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets will be on sale at TheRinger.com/events starting this Friday.
Then, the guys run through Todd’s inaugural “Appropriately Early” Preseason Mock Draft and break down the biggest changes since Todd released his Way-Too-Early Mock in May. The mock is free and unlocked on The McShay Report—subscribe here to get access to all of Todd’s content throughout football and draft season.
(11:50) 1. Cleveland Browns: QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson
(16:17) 2. New Orleans Saints: EDGE T.J. Parker, Clemson
(21:46) 3. New York Giants: OT Spencer Fano, Utah
(22:52) 4. New York Jets: QB Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
(23:30) 5. Tennessee Titans: DS Caleb Downs, Ohio State
(25:44) 6. Las Vegas Raiders: QB LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
(27:49) 7. Carolina Panthers: IDL Peter Woods, Clemson
(28:41) 8. Miami Dolphins: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
(29:11) 9. Chicago Bears: EDGE Keldric Faulk
(29:55) 10. Seattle Seahawks: IDL Caleb Banks, Florida
(30:34) 11. Dallas Cowboys: WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
(30:42) 12. Cleveland Browns (via JAX): EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
(30:57) 13. Indianapolis Colts: OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
(31:38) 14. New England Patriots: WR Antonio Williams, Clemson
(31:47) 15. Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
(32:34) 16. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL): OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
(37:18) 17. Arizona Cardinals: RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
(38:30) 18. Minnesota Vikings: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
(39:40) 19. Denver Broncos: LB Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
(39:58) 20. Washington Commanders: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
(40:25) 21. Los Angeles Chargers: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
(41:18) 22. Green Bay Packers: CB A.J. Harris, Penn State
(41:25) 23. Los Angeles Rams: CB Domani Jackson, Alabama
(41:31) 24. Houston Texans: OT Isaiah World, Oregon.
(42:02) 25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
(42:11) 26. Cincinnati Bengals: IDL Tim Keenan III, Alabama
(42:22) 27. Detroit Lions: EDGE LT Overton, Alabama
(45:09) 28. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Denzel Boston, Washington
(46:01) 29. San Francisco 49ers: OT Drew Shelton, Penn State
(46:13) 30. Baltimore Ravens: LB CJ Allen, Georgia
(46:49) 31. Philadelphia Eagles: TE Max Klare, Ohio State
(47:36) 32. Buffalo Bills: LB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Mike Wargon
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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 14min
College Football 101: Arch Manning’s Future, Transfer Portal Names to Know, 2026 NFL Draft Odds, and More
Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back from vacation and ready to recap everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 college football season.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(2:10) Archie says Arch Manning will play at Texas next year
(11:01) Odds for the top draft pick in 2026
(14:52) Biggest transfer portal additions
(21:30) Top QBs in next year’s draft
(24:57) Does an experienced QB matter?
(31:43) Will the committee value strength of schedule more?
(39:49) Is LSU poised to take over the SEC?
(42:22) Texas Tech could contend for a Big 12 title
(44:43) Oklahoma should have an improved offense
(48:31) New Big Ten players we're most excited to see
(54:49) The SEC has playmakers again
(1:05:51) Teams that need a good start to the season
On Thursday, Todd will be debuting his preseason 2026 Mock Draft. Be sure to tune in and subscribe to The McShay Report for access to his newsletter throughout the college football season.
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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Mark Panik, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, and Mike Wargon
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