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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel share their final thoughts on the Michigan Wolverines against the Washington Huskies in the national championship game. They discuss an update on Dillon Johnson’s health, Michael Penix Jr.’s massive hands, how both teams scouted the College Football Playoff, if Rece revealed his man crush to Will Johnson, keeping an eye on the Wolverines’ defensive personnel, who they like to win the game, the latest on the portal moves and NFL draft declarations, and if Michigan would target Kalen DeBoer if Jim Harbaugh left Ann Arbor. Later, GameDay's Jen Lada talks to former Wolverine and current Cleveland Brown Maurice Hurst from the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter.1:20 DILLON JOHNSON INJURY UPDATE5:46 DOES WASH OL TROY FAUTANU HAVE TROUBLE BUYING PANTS?6:30 MICHAEL PENIX’S MASSIVE HANDS9:30 THAMEL: WASHINGTON HAD TWO SEASONS11:00 WASH & MICH SCOUTED ALL THE POTENTIAL CFP TEAMS12:00 BOTH TEAMS SEEM VERY RELAXED12:39 DID RECE REVEAL HIS MAN CRUSH TO WILL JOHNSON?14:21 WASHINGTON’S THE UNDERDOG AGAIN (+4.5)21:30 MICHIGAN’S DEFENSIVE PERSONNEL WILL BE TELLING25:50 MICHIGAN HASN’T SEEN AN OFFENSE LIKE WASHINGTON28:00 PICK THE GAME: MICHIGAN (-4.5) V. WASHINGTON36:30 TEXAS’ TE JA'TAVION SANDERS DECLARES FOR THE NFL DRAFT37:26 WHO WILL MIAMI LAND AT QB?38:15 THAMEL: I EXPECT J.J. MCCARTHY TO DECLARE FOR THE DRAFT39:00 MICHIGAN WILL BE RADICALLY DIFFERENT NEXT SEASON41:30 SPECULATION: HARBAUGH MOVES ON, WHO WOULD MICHIGAN TARGET?43:45 JEN LADA WITH MAURICE HURST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss how Washington stayed on script to make the national championship game, the Huskies’ offensive line keeping Michael Penix Jr. upright, Rece potentially interviewing Jim Harbaugh after winning a title, and Kalen DeBoer’s championship experience. Plus, the latest on Ohio State and Miami’s quests for a transfer portal quarterback. And, could Judge Judy fund an NIL program?02:10 - Washington Clinches Title Appearance07:29 - Washington Interior O-Line vs Michigan interior D-Line12:44 - Connor Stalions at Rose Bowl Game14:42 - How Would Fans React To Michigan Title25:20 - Kalen DeBoer Wealth of Championship Experience 32:11 - Upcoming Transfer Portal News34:44 - Miami's QB Situation39:05 - Judge Judy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Paolo Uggetti run it back one last time at the Rose Bowl, this time recapping the Washington Huskies’ 37-31 win over the Texas Long Horns in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss the Huskies winning yet another one-score game, Washington’s wide receivers, Michigan needing to prepare for a different kind of offense and what image they’ll remember from Michigan defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the Michigan Wolverine’s 27-20 overtime victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss how Michigan out SEC’d Alabama, Jim Harbaugh’s gutsy fourth down call, Blake Corum’s overtime touchdown run, J.J. McCarthy making plays and a cathartic win for the Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Desmond Howard discuss fans swarming Des, if a 12-team playoff will hasten expansion to 16 teams, Des’ thoughts on how Michigan will use J.J. McCarthy against Alabama ,and Washington’s offensive line against Texas’ front seven. Then, Rece and Pete talk about Texas and Washington not flinching in close games, why Florida State getting blown out by Georgia doesn’t mean much, and the new year-to-year nature of college football.0:00 Desmond Howard joins the podcast2:48 That time they wouldn’t let Mack Brown on the field at the Rose Bowl4:05 This is the last four-team College Football Playoff6:58 Will the 12-team playoff hasten expansion to 16?8:35 Rose Bowl preview9:39 How will Michigan handle Jalen Milroe’s legs11:51 Desmond on how Michigan will us J.J. McCarthy13:39 Washington’s offensive line vs. Texas’ front seven15:29 BREAK16:42 Sugar Bowl preview17:16 Anything to glean from last year’s Alamo Bowl19:13 Washington of offensive funk20:35 Washington manufacturing offense21:14 Texas also found way to win close games23:01 Cousin connection in the Sugar Bowl24:12 Georgia beats Florida State 63-325:41 It’s a shame FSU left out of CFP28:24 How to fix bowl season30:39 FSU’s blowout loss doesn’t mean anything32:36 CFB becoming more like CBB33:33 Florida is auditioning for a new conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Stanford Steve discuss the College Football semifinal preview at the Rose Bowl. Topics include clash of styles, Michigan's quarterbacks, Jim Harbaugh's legacy, Washington-Texas, and Quinn Ewers's potential return. They also make predictions and enjoy steak!

Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss Florida State's Friday board meeting and the expectation that they will challenge the ACC grant of rights. They also look to where FSU could turn to if they chose to leave the ACC. Lastly, the guys deliver on what to expect from Saturday's bowl games. 0:00 FSU expected to challenge ACC grant of rights2:04 Where would FSU go?10:40 Birmingham Bowl: Troy (-7) vs. Duke13:06 Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State (-3) vs. Northern Illinois15:21 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison (-2) vs. Air Force18:36 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Georgia State vs. Utah State (-1.5)20:34 68 Ventures Bowl: South Alabama (-17) vs. Eastern Michigan23:20 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Utah (-6) vs. Northwestern28:19 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State (-9) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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