Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the SEC and Big Ten middle-of-the-field teams that are currently on the cusp of making the College Football Playoff, what stands out the Big 12's CFP contenders so far, which unranked Big 12 teams might slide their way into a playoff spot, and whether it makes sense for Clemson, one of the few ranked ACC teams, to be all the down at No. 15. They also get into what NFL scouts have said about who they think is the top quarterback in college football!0:00 - Welcome1:03 - AP Poll Highlights SEC Teams Lining Up For CFP Spot07:40 - AP Poll Highlights Big Ten Teams Up For CFP Spot14:03 - AP Poll Indicates Big 12 To Have Single CFP Bid22:39 - Who Is The Top Quarterback In College Football?32:19 - Making The Transition From College To The NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss heart-of-a-champion Georgia and their climb from being down 28 points against Alabama - what they did right and what they could have done better to pull out a win. They also give credit to Alabama freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams for his spectacular end-of-game touchdown play. Then they get into two big weekend calls: Kentucky's play call that put them over the top and the refs' decision to overturn Virginia Tech's touchdown.00:00 - Welcome00:27 - Alabama Freshman WR Ryan Williams' TD Catch02:00 - Georgia's Comeback Victory Ripped Away By Alabama09:30 - Georgia's Successes & Missteps26:18 - Kentuckys Big Call Won Them The Game Over Ole Miss31:58 - Miami Still Faces Issues, Despite Win Against VA Tech44:36 - Colorado Responds To Doubters, Wins Against UCF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College GameDay's Rece Davis and Stanford Steve look at Week 5 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out, in Kentucky vs. Ole Miss, whether or not Ole Miss is ready for SEC games. They also get into why Louisville vs. Notre Dame is a playoff elimination game for the Fighting Irish. Finally, they talk about who can be more productive on fourth downs, Georgia or Alabama.0:48 - UNLV QB Matthew Sluka leaves the Rebels7:09 - What Georgia needs to overcome8:56 - What Alabama needs to overcome12:30 - Kentucky vs. Ole Miss16:20 - Colorado vs. UCF21:04 - Louisville vs. Notre Dame25:01 - Illinois vs. Penn State27:52 - Deep cut preview: Maryland vs. Indiana30:46 - Deep cut preview: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M33:38 - Arizona vs. Utah35:47 - Oregon vs. UCLA38:27 - Georgia vs. Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Heather Dinich, ESPN senior writer, discuss the root of Alabama and Georgia's rivalry, the strategy Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is zeroing in on for Saturday, and why Georgia will keep the game close. They also get into how the outcome of this matchup will figure into each team's playoff contention chances. 0:00 - Georgia vs. Alabama: Rivals born from excellence0:52 - George’s losses to Alabama2:04 - Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer’s Saturday strategy3:21 - Alabama’s advantage: Executing explosive plays 4:16 - Georgia’s defense could stop Alabama’s explosive plays5:21 - How Alabama’s quarterback Jalen Milroe factors into the game6:51 - Why Georgia shouldn’t be underestimated8:39 - Is Georgia the best overall team right now?12:21 - Georgia vs. Alabama: How the CFP committee might evaluate this game14:42 - The CFP committee should evaluate teams wins-losses absent of conference names19:13 - What would be an exciting possible CFP on-campus game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, give their flowers to Colorado for their Hail Mary touchdown that tied the game and led to the Buffaloes' overtime win against Baylor. The guys also get into Oklahoma Brent Venables' candidness about switching out quarterbacks in the game against Tennessee. Then they get into their shock at North Carolina's program-shaking loss to James Madison, 50 -70.0:00 - Welcome1:00 - Great Saturday Theater: Colorado Vs Baylor14:05 - Right Now: Colorado’s Travis Hunter Among Top Players21:19 - Best In Game: BYU WR Parker Kingston27:23 - Why Did Oklahoma Bench QB Jackson Arnold?38:24 - JMU’s Wild Victory Against North Carolina, 70-50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College GameDay's Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve look at Week 4 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what might go down in USC vs. Michigan, whether or not Utah's QB Cam Rising will start against Oklahoma State, and why they think Miami vs. South Florida will be a high-octane high scoring game!3:49 - Illinois @ Nebraska6:42 - Florida @ Mississippi State11:43 - USC @ Michigan16:32 - Utah @ Oklahoma State21:12 - Miami @ South Florida22:44 - Tennessee @ Oklahoma30:58 - UL Monroe @ Texas36:51 - A story about young AJ Hawk and Kirk Herbstreit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview Rece's sit-down interview with Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and go over his ties, as a Heisman Trophy runner-up and quarterbacks coach, to Oklahoma. They also get into Florida State and Clemson possibly dropping their lawsuits with the ACC and potentially being let out of the grant of rights. Then UNLV coach Barry Odom joins to talk about his strong 3-0 start to the season, the Mountain West being shaken up by the Pac-12, and his strategy for making the College Football Playoff!0:00 - Welcome2:00 - Tennessee HC Josh Heupel Heads To Oklahoma06:13 - Florida State & Clemson To Drop ACC Lawsuits?12:46 - UNLV HC: NIL Opportunitites Are Better In Las Vegas17:16 - UNLV Coach Talks Strategy On Making The CFP20:43 - UNLV Coach: A Star I Would LIke To See At A Game...25:38 - MIchigan Starts QB Alex Orji Over Davis Warren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss South Carolina's "2001-A Space Odyssey" iconic field entrance and how the Gamecock's game against LSU could have been different if quarterback LaNorris Sellers wasn't injured. They also get into Billy Napier's 1-2 record this season and why he could be out as Florida's head coach. Before ending the show, they touch on Texas quarterback Arch Manning's dominant performance, Georgia's surprising narrow win, and Washington's blunder against Washington State.Timecodes0:00 - Welcome2:00 - One Of The Great Field Entrances In CFB…04:08 - SC Wins If QB LaNorris Sellers Isn’t Injured?07:21 - FLA HC Billy Napier Likely Not To Return Next Season13:03 - Florida Coach Search Likely To Center On Lane Tiffin24:24 - Florida State Earned Their Way To Bottom 10 List? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast dives into electrifying college football rivalries as they preview key matchups for the weekend. The hosts weigh in on the intense showdown between West Virginia and Pitt, discussing past scandals and team dynamics. They also explore Colorado's clash with Colorado State, anticipated for its drama and unpredictability. Additional matchups like Alabama versus Wisconsin and LSU against South Carolina are dissected for their implications. Expect stories, predictions, and captivating insights into the unpredictable world of college football!

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and the father of SP+ analytics, Bill Connelly, discuss the next site the College GameDay crew is headed to - Columbia, South Carolina for the LSU vs. South Carolina game this Saturday. While the LSU offensive line has received many accolades, they could face communication issues from the loyal South Carolina fanbase who will inevitably turn out to support their Gamecocks. The crew also gets into the big rivalry games this weekend, Oregon vs. Oregon State and Washington vs. Washington State, before turning their attention to the latest edition of the AP poll and how this stacks up against Bill's SP+ rankings.Timecodes0:00 - Welcome1:00 - How Gameday Chose The Next Game Location04:30 - How Will Miz’s Defense Handle Boston College’s QB?08:05 - Can LSU Establish Game-Wrecking Control Over SC?15:12 - The Oregon-Oregon State Football Rivalry Lives On27:30 - How Does This Week’s AP Poll Compare To SP + Rankings?35:10 - Brief Story: The Chicken Curse Out Of South Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices