
ESPN College GameDay
The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2024 • 50min
Who's About To Clinch Their Title Game Spot? + Teams Trying To Stop The Free Fall
Rece Davis and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 13 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the reason Ohio State is shuffling their offensive line around, who Cam Skattebo is, why The Swamp is a dangerous spot for Ole Miss, and the uniforms the guys are looking to forward to seeing on the field!3:48 - Indiana vs. Ohio State10:22 - Colorado vs. Kansas15:00 - Wisconsin vs. Nebraska20:02 - BYU vs. Arizona State23:37 - Alabama vs. Oklahoma28:11 - Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Draft Status30:43 - Ole Miss vs. Florida35:29 - Army vs. Notre Dame40:20 - GameDay Deep Cut: UNLV vs. San José State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 50min
Should An Undefeated Team BENCH Their Quarterback For Biggest Game In History?
Rece Davis and Joey Galloway, former Ohio State wide receiver, discuss the importance of protecting a quarterback. They get into the heated debate on whether or not it makes sense for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti to bench Kurtis Rourke this weekend as the Hoosiers take on Ohio State. The guys also take a look at the College Football Playoff Week 13 rankings and give their thoughts on the competitive state of the SEC and which teams could make it to the conference title game. They end the show with some early predictions on which teams could come out on top of the Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and the American conference!1:51 - Should Indiana sit quarterback Kurtis Rourke for Ohio State game?9:04 - Bigger game for Indiana: Ohio State or CFP first round?18:50 - Rankings issue brewing amongst two loss SEC teams24:04 - Is the SEC having their greatest season ever?32:08 - The steep impact of taking on a single loss36:36 - Ohio State adjusts to offensive line injuries40:45 - Rapid fire: Which team is the best team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2024 • 56min
Which Conference Is TRULY Elite? + Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Oregon coach Dan Lanning's bold calls, Kansas disrupting BYU's perfect season, Arizona State's shot at a conference title, the lack of statement wins in Texas' and Indiana's schedules, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's clever press conference move, and Louisville's botched game against Stanford.0:00 - Welcome3:10 - Are SEC Teams A Cut Above Everyone Else?5:31 - Oregon Won Against A Formidable Wisconsin Team14:14 - A Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash22:14 - Resume Comparison: Texas vs Indiana31:30 - Does Intent To Schedule Matter?38:58 - Tennessee Penalty & Subsequent Press Conference42:22 - Best In Game: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty47:45 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Louisville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024 • 47min
Tennessee OPTIMISTIC Nico Iamaleava Will Play? + Colorado To Be PUSHED AROUND By Utah?!
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 12 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out Pete's update on Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and if he will be cleared from concussion protocols to play Georgia. Also, tune in to find out about Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's tanking draft stock, why Rece picked Washington this week around, their thoughts on if Texas-Arkansas is really a rivalry, and if Navy will be eliminated from the AAC title game!0:00 - Tennessee vs. Georgia11:07 - Michigan State vs. Illinois12:59 - Kansas vs. BYU17:29 - Cincinnati vs. Iowa State20:46 - Utah vs. Colorado24:45 - Texas vs. Arkansas30:21 - Friday game preview: UCLA vs. Washington34:22 - GameDay deep cut preview: Tulane vs. Navy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024 • 35min
CFP DOESN'T CARE For Georgia's Losses?? + Miami Finally Got Caught
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and EJ Manuel, former Florida State quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick, discuss the values they consider when it comes to ranking teams, Georgia's deep drop in the rankings, Miami's fall to Georgia Tech, and what is going on with Florida State's quarterback, coordinators and head coach Mike Norvell.Timecodes0:00 - Welcome 7:00 – When Ranking Teams, What Values Do You Consider?14:00 – CFP Committee Valuing Strength Of Schedule Enough? 22:15 – CFP Question: Is The ACC A One-Bid League?26:25 – What’s Going On With Florida State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024 • 54min
LSU's JARRING Home Loss To Alabama + Georgia In Or Out Of The CFP?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss LSU being unable to contain Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia's chances of taking on a third loss, Miami finally finding its first loss, Florida State's loss of both of coordinators and the fallout from the Holy War game between Utah and BYU. Utah's athletic director Mark Harlan says the game was "stolen" from them!Timecodes0:00 - Welcome 3:30 - LSU Jarring Night Game Home Loss To Alabama19:03 - Best In Game Alabama QB Jalen Milroe22:17 - Utah AD Says Game Against BYU Was ‘Stolen’30:09 - Big 12 Title Game TO Include Colorado?38:37 - Miami Finally Found A Loss, Fell To Georgia Tech46:30 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Gov Jeff Landry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2024 • 53min
The DESPERATION For Alabama, LSU & Ole Miss To Stay Alive This Weekend + CFP Hopes For South Carolina & Vanderbilt!
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 11 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the non-quarterback difference makers in the Alabama-LSU game, whether Ole Miss can clip Georgia, and if Vanderbilt can continue their competitive streak in the SEC!1:08 - Alabama vs. LSU8:34 - Georgia vs. Ole Miss17:30 - Iowa State vs. Kansas20:41 - South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt27:10 - Colorado vs. Texas Tech31:57 - Friday Game: Iowa vs. UCLA37:22 - Under The Radar Game: Miami vs. Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 57min
Indiana To Move Ahead Of Penn State?! ACC To Get Two Teams Into The CFP?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the “College GameDay” broadcast show, discuss this season's first round of College Football Playoff rankings. More specifically, they get into whether Indiana can overtake Miami and Penn State, if two ACC teams can make it into the bracket, Boise's pathway to a title and more! They also talk about the future of the CFP, the pros and cons of autobids and why there should be trust in a CFP committee. They end the show with a glimpse of this weekend's CFP elimination games - Alabama vs. LSU and Georgia vs. Ole Miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2024 • 52min
Penn State's GLARING Weakness Against Ohio State + Is Georgia's Carson Beck Regressing?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss what it takes at the highest level of the sport, for Penn State to take down a team like Ohio State. They also get into the amount of pressure there is on coaches and why it's not so easy to take a beat to enjoy a moment of victory. Then they talk about what could possibly be going on with Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck given the amount of interceptions he's throwing. Finally, they touch on South Carolina bringing Texas A&M back down to Earth and if SMU can make the College Football Playoff!Timecodes 0:00 - Welcome 0:28 - Penn State’s Glaring Weakness Against Ohio State06:16 - Shoud Ohio State Be Concerned About QB Will Howard?16:24 - A Crucial Matchup Loss Is Not The End Of The World23:21 - Is Georgia QB Carson Beck Regressing?37:28 - ACC TItle Game Set? Miami vs SMU?44:20 - Dumb Loses more Than Smart Wins: ULM Meltdown46:18 - ICYMI SC Players SIng Fantasia’s Song To Coach’s Wife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 47min
South Carolina to RUIN Texas A&M's Perfect Conference Record?? + GameDay's Week 10 Deep Cut Game
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear each week on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 10 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out all about the elite defensive talent going into the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina game, whether or not Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris will play on Saturday against Arkansas, why Pete says SMU has jumped up leagues, and more!1:35 - Ohio State vs. Penn State6:49 - Pitt vs. SMU11:52 - Florida vs. Georgia16:52 - Texas A&M vs. South Carolina21:29 - Ole Miss vs. Arkansas25:56 - Indiana vs. Michigan State29:27 - Oregon vs. Michigan30:29 - Friday Preview: San Diego State vs. Boise State33:15 - GameDay Deep Cut Preview: Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices