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Aug 28, 2024 • 40min

What Are The Takeaways From The Connor Stalions Michigan Sign-Stealing Documentary?

Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss the documentary that everyone in college football is talking about, "Untold: Sign Stealer." They get into the validity of the film, the sentiment coming from former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, the disrespect of the doc dropping just before Michigan's opening game and the impact of this in the years to come. On top of this - for the GameDay show loyalists - they get into the show's next on-site location, College Station, Texas. There, GameDay will preview everything you need to know before Notre Dame takes on Texas A&M! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 26, 2024 • 42min

How Did Georgia Tech Overcome Florida State in Week 0?

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the pivotal eight minutes that defined the Georgia Tech-Florida State game, the run defense Georgia Tech built in the offseason and the challenges they have ahead. They also warn Florida State fans to not ring the alarm bells yet, embrace the growing pains and to have some trust in their quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.Timecodes0:00 - The One Thing You Can Count On…Run. The. Ball. 1:35 - Georgia Tech Stuns Florida St In Season Opener4:21 - What Was The Turning Point In The Game?9:49 - GT’s New Defense Put Pressure On FSU QB DJ Uiagalelei12:23 - Georgia Tech Still Has Challenges Ahead Of Them23:10 - A Comparison Of Pregame Practices: Georgia Tech & FSU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2024 • 45min

Can Georgia Tech Get An Early Win Against Florida State on Saturday?

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel bring you the podcast from Dublin, Ireland where Florida State will play Georgia Tech on Saturday. They discuss the reasons why Georgia Tech could make this a close game and why Florida State's offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will be absent for the game. They also shout-out ESPN's Harry Lyles who put together a story on Georgia Tech punter David Shanahan who will have a chance to play in his home country this weekend. Finally, they round out the pod on the controversy swirling around the CFP Group of Five playoff bid.Timecodes:0:00 - The College Gameday Podcast Is In Dublin!04:40 - Is Georgia Tech Sneaking Around The Chicken Coop?10:49 - FSU’s Two Main Transfers Will Help Define Their Season12:13 - FSU HC Mike Norvell Recruited A Very Special Defense15:33 - Saturday’s Dublin Game Will Feature An Ireland Native19:07 - The Impact Of This Game On FSU’s & Georgia Tech’s Season27:08 - For CFP, Will There Be Controversy Around G5 Bid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 19, 2024 • 50min

What Is There To Expect From College Football In Week Zero? Is More Realignment Coming? Who is Ohio State's Starting Quarterback?

Pete Thamel and ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee pore over the changes in college football this season and then wind in their expectations of changes to come in the near future. Then they bring forth their latest notes on this week's Saturday slate of games, just before ruminating on Ohio State's latest announcement that the Buckeyes' starting quarterback will be Will Howard.Timecodes:0:00 - The Most Anticipated Season Of All-Time Is Here!04:30 - Stay Ready, There Are Even More CFB Changes To Come09:56 - Will North Carolina Leave The ACC?13:51 - Saturday Opener: Florida St. vs Georgia Tech25:26 - Saturday Game Preview: Montana St vs New Mexico31:00 - Saturday Game Preview: SMU vs Nevada38:26 - Take A Look At Georgia’s Awful Schedule 41:20 - BTS: ESPN’s Insiders At A Bruce Springsteen Concert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 12min

Which 12 Teams Will Make The College Football Playoff?!

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give their in-depth analysis on which five teams will take the conference champion playoff spots and the seven teams that will fall into place for the other at-large spots. Follow along as they give you a primer on why these teams stand out from all the rest - whether it be their lead quarterback, the amount of returning starters they have, the transfers they've gained to bolster different parts of their roster, the schedule they face, and more! Timecodes:0:00 - Teams Likely To Nab A Playoff Bid2:16 - Georgia and Texas11:55 - Ohio State and Oregon25:06 - Clemson and Florida State39:05 - Liberty and Boise51:15 - Alabama and Miami 55:23 - Notre Dame and Penn State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 8min

Q&A on the NCAA's Notice of Allegations Draft Against Michigan; College Football Season Preview: CFP Fringe Teams

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel catch you up on everything from Pitbull buying the naming rights to Florida International's football stadium, to the latest on Michigan's alleged off-campus scouting operations, to how they think Connor Stalions will be portrayed in the Netflix documentary, to the teams they think are on the fringe of making the CFP.Timecodes:0:00 - Welcome 2:01 - Teams On The Fringe of Making The CFP3:19 - Pete Lays Eyes On The NCAA’s Notice Of Allegations Draft10:51 - Michigan Not Cooperating? Apply Financial Pressure16:28 - Who Blew The Whistle Against Michigan?23:25 - The Most Interesting Part Of This Connor Stalions Story Is…27:35 - Season Preview Michigan33:14 - Season Preview Iowa43:41 - Season Preview Kansas State48:06 - Season Preview Utah51:30 - Season Preview Tennessee57:48 - Season Preview Missouri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 2min

Christmas in July; College Football Season Preview; Lightning Bolt CFP Contention Teams

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what caught their eyes from SEC Media Days, what to know about Texas and Oklahoma ahead of this season, why they think Ole Miss might make the playoffs and what other teams that are piquing their interest as they pour through their pre-season research. And now that College Football 25 is out, Rece shares a behind-the-scenes story as to why he was told not to record too many memorable lines for the game.Timecodes0:00 - Welcome0:25 - Preview: Potential CFP Contending Teams3:36 - Is This The Most Anticipated CFB Season Ever?11:00 - Which Teams Will be Within CFP Contention?15:36 - Will Conference Championship Games Cycle Out?19:30 - Season Preview: Teams Playing For A CFP Spot20:15 - Season Preview Team: Colorado 23:39 - Season Preview Team: Oklahoma 27:15 - Season Preview Team: Louisville30:19 - Season Preview Team: SMU39:08 - Season Preview Team: West Virginia40:50 - Season Preview Team: Texas A&M46:02 - Season Preview Team: NC State & Virginia Tech51:08 - Season Preview Team: Liberty 52:07 - Season Preview Team: Appalachian State54:09 - Final Toughts On Auburn & Washington56:05 - Top Picks In This Group: NC State & Virginia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 25, 2024 • 58min

UCLA DeShaun Foster Gets Stage Fright + Explore The New Big Ten Playing Field

Rece Davis and Ian Fitzsimmons from ESPN Radio open the show honing in on Florida State, their playoff snub last season, and why more media coverage wouldn't have helped the Seminoles' case for a CFP. To put it simply - If the ACC wants more representation in the CFP they need to build more elite teams. Then they turn their attention to UCLA's DeShaun Foster, who seemed to have a bit of stage fright during his Big Ten media day opening statement, before moving onto their thoughts on the rest of the field - Specifically, Nebraska's big hurdles, the depth in Ohio State and Michigan's rosters, the quarterbacks at Oregon and USC, and notable roster gains at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 19, 2024 • 47min

Where Texas and Oklahoma Stand in the SEC; The Unanticipated Storyline from Arkansas; Rece's Feedback From Recording for CFB 25

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what caught their eyes from SEC Media Days, what to know about Texas and Oklahoma ahead of this season, why they think Ole Miss might make the playoffs and what other teams that are piquing their interest as they pour through their pre-season research. And now that College Football 25 is out, Rece shares a behind-the-scenes story as to why he was told not to record too many memorable lines for the game.Timecodes:0:00 Welcome 3:04 - Quick Preview Texas and Oklahoma8:07 - Making Picks When Teams Have New Roster Makeup 12:00 - Teams That Could Be Fun To Watch This Season OSU Roll 14:21 - SEC Media Day Unanticipated Storyline from Arkansas21:09 - Quick Preview & Expectations of Ole Miss 26:00 - CFP Predictions SEC Teams Over/Under33:13 - CFB 25 BTS: Rece Lends His Voice To The Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 12, 2024 • 54min

Big 12 Media Days Give a Glimpse of Next Season; Deion Sanders' Plan To Win; Mike Gundy's Distracting Comments

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the eyebrow-raising moments at the Big 12 Football Media Days including Pete's interview with Colorado's Deion Sanders, on top of Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon's II's arrest for suspicion of DUI. Then they give the lay of the land for the Big 12 going into next season, specifically their thoughts on conference leaders in Utah, Kansas and Arizona, as well as how Iowa State will do if they can get over the mental hurdle of losing one-score games. They also ponder some alternate name options for the conference - why not call it the Gargantuan 16?0:00 Welcome 0:27 - A Must Watch: Deion Sanders & Pete Thamel05:16 - Colorado’s Issue Last Season: Their Defense12:12 - Mike Gundy During Big 12 Media Days15:06 - Gunday Contextualizes Ollie Gordon II’s DUI Arrest22:46 - OK State: Last Season & Next Season25:00 - Who Will Win The Big 12?33:15 - Big 12 Unforced Error: Non-Conference Games41:21 - Who Plays In The Big 12 Championship Game?46:11 - The Stress Of A Pete Thamel Story Chase  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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