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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ole Miss’ recent monster portal haul and dissect effective transfer portal strategy. They also get into QB Dylan Raiola’s commitment to Nebraska and QB Dante Moore’s commitment to Oregon. Then - as the pod record timer is running - Pete breaks the news that Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton has entered the portal. Rece finishes out the show by tossing up the question, ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, have you ever put butter on a Pop-Tart?0:00 QB Dylan Raiola commits to Nebraska5:54 Nebraska is ready to go all-in on NIL7:33 Portal winners are the teams spending money12:28 Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss portal domination19:43 Pete stops the show to break news20:49 Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton enters the portal21:28 Oregon’s collection of quarterbacks26:08 Where will FSU’s QB Cam Ward go?30:00 Pete’s take on the Fenway Bowl31:18 Rece’s butter on a Pop-Tart pop culture reference32:31 Rece’s take on the Pop-Tarts Bowl34:21 Preview of the GameDay pod in LA!36:00 A “quick” Georgia High School football story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what we didn't see when Bill Belichick swung by the College GameDay set at the Army - Navy game, who their Heisman Trophy votes went to, and quarterbacks landing in the transfer portal. Then they look at the most motivated teams going into the end-of-the-year bowl games before giving a preview of some upcoming podcast postseason episodes. 00:00 Delineating the Army - Navy rivalry spirit from all other games6:27 Lee Corso archival video behind-the-scenes moment8:35 Bill Belichick's on-set surprise13:08 Rece and Pete disclose their Heisman Trophy votes18:50 Quarterbacks in the transfer portal27:06 Should coaches emphasize pursuing a QB or developing one?28:32 Coaches' biggest challenge is player retention31:20 Producers Taylor and Sara share their experience at the Army - Navy game38:21 Race for the Ribeye payoff could take place at the Rose Bowl42:26 Bowl games: Who is motivated vs. unmotivated?49:38 Podcast postseason episodes coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why we are seeing more parity in college football, how the Heisman will be remembered, and the development of LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels. Then Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins to give a snapshot of the college football playoff semifinals. SportsCenter commentator and sports betting analyst Stanford Steve also joins the pod. He shares why he has no problem with FSU being out, then lays out why the Army-Navy game absolutely lives up to the hype.00:00 FSU being out of CFP is a new level of controversy8:39 Why are we seeing more parity in CFB?13:08 Losing will be less punitive in CFB14:54 How will the Heisman be remembered?21:00 LSU did a great job at developing Jayden Daniels22:12 Creator of the SP+ ranking Bill Connelly joins the pod22:40 Bill is big mad about FSU being left out of CFP36:39 Formula vs. Committee in a 12-team CFP43:39 Bill's snapshot of the CFP semifinals52:11 SportsCenter commentator and Race for the Ribeye winner Stanford Steve joins the pod54:19 Steve has no problem with the FSU decision1:02:28 What Pete's hearing in the quarterback transfer market1:10:29 College GameDay heads to Army - Navy game in Foxborough, MA1:16:13 Steve's tasty Army - Navy bet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel deliver their thoughts on Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff, whether it was fair to judge them based on the ACC title game, and the "Alliance" delaying the CFP expansion this year. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about possible big-picture changes to the CFP committee, and Ohio State’s Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel hitting the transfer portal. 00:00 Undefeated Florida State is left out of CFP6:08 Is it unfair to judge FSU on the ACC title game?10:00 Rece: It's time for expansion11:00 The "Alliance" delayed the 12-team CFP this year13:34 SMU snubbed from New Year's 619:29 ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins22:03 A look at possible big picture changes to CFP committee30:44 Will 12-team playoff bring peace and prosperity?37:47 OSU and Oklahoma quarterbacks enter the transfer portal47:04 Preview: Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss the most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee and the semifinal matchups they want to see. Then, the guys pick Week 14 titles games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.00:00 Most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee1:19 Which CFP semifinal matchup do you want to see?4:38 Race for the Ribeye Week 14 Picks7:15 New Mexico State at Liberty (-10)11:10 Oregon (-9.5) vs. Washington15:19 Oklahoma State vs. Texas (-14.5)18:38 Miami vs. Toledo (-7.5)21:39 Boise State (-2) vs. UNLV25:12 Georgia (-6) vs. Alabama32:48 SMU at Tulane (-4)37:03 Appalachian State at Troy (-6.5)39:14 Michigan (-23) vs. Iowa42:04 Louisville vs. Florida State (-2.5)48:43 If Georgia loses, who takes the no. 2 seed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ohio State falling to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, if there’s any way for the Buckeyes to sneak back in, Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas, and how San Diego State can stand out. Next, Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins and dives into chaos scenarios, the numbers going into Oregon-Washington, whether Iowa can score against Michigan, and Georgia's x-factor against Alabama. 00:00 Ohio State slips to No. 6 in the CFP rankings5:07 Preview: The big stakes games this weekend11:38 Arkansas brings back ex-head coach Bobby Petrino as OC20:49 San Diego State lands Sean Lewis35:52 Oregon vs. Washington numbers38:03 Louisville vs. Florida game preview43:26 Oklahoma State vs. Texas, Mike Gundy’s tall task46:43 Iowa vs. Michigan, can Iowa score?54:35 Georgia vs. Alabama, the x-factor is Dillon Bell59:07 The SP+ top 4 teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan's rivalry win over Ohio State, the electric atmosphere in Ann Arbor, and the brewing battle for the College Football Playoff No. 4 spot. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the news of Texas A&M hiring of head coach Mike Elko, what he brings to the team, and the initial challenges he now faces. Finally, the discussion turns to Alabama winning the Iron Bowl over Auburn with a miracle touchdown on fourth-and-goal.00:00 The electric atmosphere when Michigan beat Ohio State8:00 How should the CFP Committee judge Florida State?12:00 Could OSU's Mike Gundy end Texas' CFP hopes?16:20 Who wins right now? Texas or Florida State17:15 Who wins right now? Texas or Oregon20:00 CFP Rankings: The fight for No. 422:20 Oregon vs. Washington Preview25:15 ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee joins the show26:00 News: Texas A&M hires Mike Elko33:30 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's credentials40:00 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's first test43:20 Recapping Alabama vs. Auburn's thrilling ending58:00 Recapping a great rivalry weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly discuss Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season, their advice for coaches seeking the next job, and Missouri vying for a 10-win season. Then, the guys pick 10 Rivalry Week games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.0:00 Year of Bill Connelly and Barry Odom2:20 How they evaluate Coach of the Year5:49 Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season8:12 Advice for coaches seeking new jobs11:01 “I might be a duck for a while”14:50 Missouri vying for 10 wins15:50 Pete sabotaging ad reads16:22 Bill’s Japanese-themed Thanksgiving19:36 Race for the Ribeye: Week 1322:33 Ole Miss (-10) @ Mississippi State26:11 Iowa @ Nebraska (-2)29:11 UTSA @ Tulane (-3)32:53 Oregon State @ Oregon (-13.5)37:02 Kentucky @ Louisville (-7)41:15 Ohio State @ Michigan (-3.5)50:43 Maryland (-1) @ Rutgers52:51 Washington State @ Washington (-16.5)58:26 Florida State (-6.5) @ Florida1:05:01 North Carolina (-3) @ N.C. State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a top-tier College GameDay environment at James Madison University, a sensation performance from the Jonas Brothers, and Jordan Travis’ injury altering the College Football Playoff picture. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about the one scenario that would leave the SEC out of the CFP, Georgia’s dominance, Ohio State-Michigan as a fitting ending to the four-team CFP era, what we’re losing with a 12-team playoff and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.0:00 Incredible GameDay at JMU2:24 Pete’s lasting impression of Harrisonburg3:52 Jonas Brothers performance6:39 Special moment for JMU9:28 Rece’s JMU reflection13:14 Top teams pushed, not beaten15:14 Jordan Travis out for the season22:40 The one scenario that leaves the SEC out of the CFP24:45 Ryan McGee28:17 Georgia rolls36:31 What we’re losing in a 12-team playoff43:11 Conference championships have to go45:08 Bye weeks are too NFL47:37 No one looking out for the sport52:00 Favorite Thanksgiving dish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Stanford Steve discuss their road trip to James Madison for GameDay, the Jonas Brothers' upcoming performance, and JMU's transition to FBS. They also analyze upcoming games including Miami vs. Louisville, SMU vs. Memphis, and North Carolina vs. Clemson. The hosts share their frustrations with gambling and make their picks for the week.