Pete Thamel and Rece Davis discuss the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State game, Notre Dame joining a conference, and the formula for success in the UCLA vs. Utah matchup. They also analyze the Florida State vs. Clemson game and preview other exciting matchups in Week 4.

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Colorado revival, Colorado State failing to finish the game, the Prime Effect spreading, Georgia facing adversity, and defensive coordinator drama at Ole Miss. Ryan McGee talks about Tennessee losing in The Swamp, which quarterback should start for Alabama, and how players handle benching.

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve carry the load with Pete Thamel on assignment. They kick it off with Oregon’s solid win at Texas Tech, two-point conversions and why Week 3 is exactly the kind of weekend Steve loves. Then, the guys the pick 10 games including Penn State at Illinois, Kansas State at Missouri, LSU at Mississippi State, Washington at Michigan State and the Backyard Brawl.[4:50] Nice road win for Oregon against Texas Tech[6:06] Rece's rant on going for two[9:18] Picks[15:09] Penn State @ Illinois[18:39] Kansas State @ Missouri[21:24] LSU @ Mississippi State[23:55] Minnesota @ North Carolina[26:48] South Carolina @ Georgia[30:10] Washington @ Michigan State[35:44] Tennessee @ Florida[39:03] BYU @ Arkansas[40:38] Patt @ West Virginia[43:41] TCU @ Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis starts off the podcast riding solo with Pete Thamel on assignment. Rece sorts through the Week 3 slate and finds the most compelling games. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss a modern rivalry in Missouri-Kansas State, if the spread for Georgia-South Carolina is too big, SEC’s disappointing non-conference start, how Michael Penix Jr. will react under pressure, keeping an eye on Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley against Ohio State, if Alabama will move on from Jalen Milroe and which ranked team steps on a rake.[17:30] Bill Connelly[21:03] Kansas State-Missouri[27:13] South Carolina-Georgia[29:13] SEC's non-conf woes[35:10] Michigan State-Washington[39:27] Malachai Corley[43:13] Will Alabama move on from Jalen Milroe?[49:17] Which ranked team steps on a rake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel start with their Saturday in Tuscaloosa, watching Texas push Alabama around. Then, the Longhorn Network’s Fozzy Whittaker stops by to talk about Texas’ biggest win in years, staying consistent in the Big 12 and Quinn Ewers giving up Chick-fil-a. Then, Rece and Pete discuss Michigan State suspending Mel Tucker amid an ongoing university sexual harassment investigation. Then, Ryan McGee and the guys get into Alabama losing its edge in the fourth quarter, Miami making a statement, never believing in Texas A&M, and Colorado as the story of September. Later, an all-time Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins. Finally, Jen Lada talks to Tim Tebow in the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter.[0:00] Texas pushes Alabama around[5:56] Fozzy Whittaker[14:39] What's different about Quinn Ewers[20:20] Michigan State suspends Mel Tucker[26:00] Ryan McGee, Alabama loses its fourth quarter edge[33:22] Does Nick Saban dig a loss?[37:47] Miami-Texas A&M[43:40] Story of September: Colorado[54:53] Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins[59:33] Jen Lada and Tim Tebow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve start the show by asking Steve about his first on-site College GameDay. Then, the guys preview a loaded Week 2 slate by picking 10 games, including Alabama-Texas, Colorado-Nebraska, Miami-Texas A&M, Texas Tech-Oregon, Iowa State-Iowa and more.[13:34] Texas @ Alabama (-7)[27:24] Nebraska @ Colorado (-3)[33:34] Texas A&M (-4.5) @ Miami[36:20] Oregon (-6.5) @ Texas Tech[40:09] Notre Dame (-7.5) @ N.C. State[43:14] Ole Miss (-7.5) @ Tulane[46:09] Iowa (-4) @ Iowa State[49:33] Utah (-7.5) @ Baylor[52:55] Wisconsin (-6.5) @ Washington State[56:17] Oklahoma State (-3.5) @ Arizona State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the worst kept secret in college football: GameDay heading to Tuscaloosa. Plus, Rece wants a do-over for Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins following Clemson’s loss to Duke, and could GameDay visit Durham this season? Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Texas State beating Baylor, what his numbers say about Florida State after beating LSU, if Dabo Swinney needs to modernize his offense and a first look at Alabama-Texas.[11:13] DLMTSW do-over: Clemson[15:10] Riley Leonard's homework[17:10] Could GameDay make it to Durham?[20:19] Bill Connelly, which game blew up his numbers?[26:27] What do the numbers say about Florida State?[37:06] Nebraska @ Colorado[40:43] Can Alabama pass the Texas test? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to an exciting Week 1 in college football. They discuss Colorado’s statement win in Deion Sanders’ first game, TCU’s near-catastrophic state of affairs, college football as a one-year business, Rece slotting Florida State at No. 1 on his AP ballot and the big weekend ahead for the SEC. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about watching North Carolina-South Carolina from the stands, Drake Maye’s composure, the ACC’s pretty good 72 hours, the new clock rules and Nebraska losing in a positively Frostian way.[0:00] Deion Sanders and Colorado's statement win[7:56] Tough times for TCU[12:14] Florida State should be No. 1[23:15] Big weekend ahead for the SEC[26:01] Alabama vulnerability?[32:44] Ryan McGee watching the Carolinas from the stands[37:57] A good 72 hours for the ACC[47:08] New clock talk[58:17] Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins[1:02:12] McGee meets another weird fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve start the show by asking Steve his thoughts on the collapse of the Pac-12. Then, the guys preview the Week 1 slate by picking West Virginia-Penn State, North Carolina-South Carolina, LSU-Florida State and more. Plus, what will they be keeping an eye on during the first college football weekend.[13:49] Fresno State @ Purdue[16:21] West Virginia @ Penn State[19:58] UTSA @ Houston[23:16] North Carolina vs. South Carolina[27:54] Toledo @ Illinois[34:43] South Alabama @ Tulane[38:43] LSU vs. Florida State[45:38] What they're watching for in Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expert in college football analytics, Bill Connelly, settles a score with the hosts. They discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing, Nick Saban's cryptic depth chart decision, and the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville. Bill also previews Thursday and Friday games and reveals his College Football Playoff teams.