ESPN College GameDay

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, the rankings tell us anything about the committee, Florida State’s spot in the top four, chaos scenarios, and Rece asking Boo Corrigan if Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing will factor into their decisions. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his brush with sign-stealing, Dabo Swinney arguing with a fan on the radio, and Swinney being the victim of a monster he created. 0:00 First CFP Ranking4:38 Rooting for chaos6:29 Is Florida State in trouble at No. 4?10:20 The limits of head-to-head results14:12 Chaos scenarios19:54 Boo Corrigan on Michigan23:16 Ryan McGee26:30 Washington shutout of top 427:42 Story Time with McGee31:11 Latest on Michigan & Conor Stalions38:30 Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing, why it’s the defining story of this season, Kansas changing the trajectory of the Big 12 by beating Oklahoma, Oklahoma State bouncing back, Oregon laying the beatdown on Utah, and the ACC Wheel of Destiny. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if Washington’s peaked, the ups and downs of the Pac-12, Louisville surging, Georgia Tech’s expectations, and Rece’s challenge to Alabama fans.:31 Pete on sign stealing4:19 How will this affect Michigan on the field?7:55 Kansas upsets Oklahoma11:52 Kansas State playing well14:37 Oklahoma State turning it around24:14 Oregon whooped Utah28:49 ACC Wheel of Destiny33:56 Is Bill Connelly hiding info from Rece?36:50 A big favorite finally pulls the upset38:31 Did Washington peak?41:45 Pac-12 ups and downs42:46 Explain Georgia Tech45:08 Louisville surging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 9 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.:55 Steve having trouble with his fridge picks6:34 Race for the Ribeye standings7:30 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas10:20 BYU @ Texas (-17.5)15:53 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida21:35 Oregon (-7) @ Utah26:26 Duke @ Louisville (-4)31:47 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky34:22 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin37:34 UNLV @ Fresno State (-7.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis kicks off the show talking about Michigan’s purported sign stealing and how much he actually care about the ordeal. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss being the line between mocking and being bothered by Michigan’s attempt to gain an edge, if college football should transition to helmet communications, how good they think Michigan really is, the “best vs. most deserving” debate, and which conference could miss out on the College Football Playoff. :28 Theater of the Abusrd: Michigan Sign Stealing3:06 How much should we care?9:22 How does this happen?10:37 Sign Stealing diminishes accomplishments11:00 Bill Connelly joins the podcast!12:20 Torn between mocking and bother18:14 Sign stealer has a career in logistics20:31 Exploring helment communications26:05 How good is Michigan?31:02 Best vs. Most Deserving Debate38:04 Top Tier Schools Parody39:52 Which conference is most vulnerable to miss the CFP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis holds it down with Pete Thamel on assignment, kicking off the podcast talking about Ohio State winning with defense, what should we expect from Penn State, Michigan stealing signs, Oz the Mentalist and a conundrum on the GameDay set, and North Carolina blowing it against Virginia. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to discuss Washington nearly losing to Arizona State, Alabama cleaning up the penalties, what’s still ahead for Tennessee, Lincoln Riley shutting down press availability after USC lost to Utah, and how do you say “Marriott?”0:00 Ohio State beats Penn State3:00 Expectations for Penn State7:30 Michigan’s spies9:00 Oz The Mentalist18:00 North Carolina Blows It22:15 Ryan McGee27:36 Washington survives Arizona State31:56 Alabama cleans it up against Tennessee35:44 Tennessee’s tightrope forward39:17 Year of the Near Miss45:25 Utah beats USC53:49 Utes have won four-straight against the Trojans57:30 How do you pronounce “Marriott?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight Week 8 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye.6:46 Race for The Ribeye: Week 87:18 Penn State @ Ohio State (-4)10:40 Washington State @ Oregon (-20)13:05 Minnesota @ Iowa (-3.5)18:15 Tennessee @ Alabama24:44 Duke @ Florida State (-14)30:00 Georgia State @ Louisiana (-2.5)31:56 Utah @ USC (-6.5)37:07 Clemson (-3.5) @ Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give some love to the Tuesday night games that featured trash-talking billboards and more thin-skinned head coaches. Then, the guys discuss College GameDay heading to Columbus, if Ohio State-Penn State will provide more clarity or chaos, and if Nittany Lion passing game will slice the Buckeye secondary. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about The James Franklin Experience, if an 11-1 Iowa could make the College Football Playoff, Alabama-Tennessee, and if there’s any optimism for USC with Utah coming to town.3:35 WONDERFULLY THIN-SKINNED COACHES: BILLBOARD KERFUFFLE8:43 COLLEGE GAMEDAY GOES TO COLUMBUS!10:56 WHAT TO EXPECT: PENN STATE VS. OHIO STATE19:55 CAN PENN STATE’S OFFENSE MEASURE UP?23:26 PENN STATE’S MENTAL HURDLE27:32 RYAN MCGEE JOINS THE SHOW28:12 HOW CAN PENN STATE OVERCOME THEIR ROAD BLOCK?30:42 WILL PENN STATE BE VICTORIOUS?32:42 CAN IOWA MAKE THE CFP?41: 42 ALABAMA VS. TENNESSEE PREVIEW46:48 ALABAMA DEFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH50:05 UTAH VS. USC PREVIEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel look back at their time in Seattle and discuss the electric early-morning environment, if both teams could win a national championship, if the better team won, USC melting down against Notre Dame, and if the loss will inspire change in Lincoln Riley. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Brock Bowers’ injury, how many teams are College Football Playoff contenders and their early thoughts on Penn State-Ohio State.1:00 Washington was electric2:30 Both teams could win the championship5:00 Oregon’s play calling9:55 Did the better team win?13:03 The spotlight on Kalen DeBoer20:19 USC melts down against Notre Dame BREAK23:13 Adversity for Lincoln Riley29:25 Will the Big Ten adapt to Lincoln Riley?31:35 Brock Bowers out 4-6 weeks35:42 Bill Connelly BREAK38:39 Missouri looks good at mid-season41:16 Weird Georgia team right now44:21 Is North Carolina legit?47:25 How many CFP contenders are there?52:51 Early leans on Penn State @ Ohio State56:55 Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick nine Week 7 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye.7:29 Race for the Ribeye: Week 7 Picks8:15 Oregon @ Washington (-3)15:11 Texas A&M @ Tennessee (-3.5)19:23 Iowa @ Wisconsin (-10)22:40 Marshall @ Georgia State (-1)24:52 Wyoming @ Air Force (-10.5)27:54 USC @ Notre Dame (-3)32:11 Miami @ North Carolina (-3)37:05 Missouri @ Kentucky (-2.5)39:12 UCLA @ Oregon State (-3.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss watching college football on a Tuesday, College GameDay headed to Seattle, the showdown between Bo Nix and Michael Pennix Jr., North Carolina and Miami trying to take the next step, USC at Notre Dame, Dillion Gabriel stepping up for the Sooners, and the Group of 5 game with big time bowl implications.1:15 Theater of the Absurd: Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian State8:48 Paradigm Switches Throughout CFB History11:35 College GameDay goes to Seattle!12:26 Could Oregon or Washington Make the CFB?15:45 Washington vs. Oregon Showdown19:17 QB Comparison: Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr.24:28 Miami vs. UNC Preview29:33 Wonderfully Think Skinned Coaches37:24 Rivalry Renewed: USC at Notre Dame46:49 Dillion Gabriel Steps Up in Big Games49:08 Biggest Questions About Washinton vs. Oregon52:49 Game to Watch this Week: Miami vs. UNC53:58 G5 Games with NY6 Implications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices