ESPN College GameDay

Pete and college football writer Paolo Uggetti, who covered USC football, discuss the Heisman Trust's "reinstatement" of Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy to Bush, his contentious legal battle with the NCAA, the anomaly of OJ Simpson's Heisman Trophy sitting in USC's Heritage Hall but not Bush's, and what's next for Bush and USC's football program. 0:00 Reggie Bush has his 2005 Heisman Trophy back1:45 USC's Heritage Hall, where the Trojans' Heisman Trophies sit3:08 How Reggie Bush influenced USC over the years4:37 The day Reggie Bush was allowed back on USC's campus6:05 Reggie Bush and the NCAA's contentious relationship10:40 USC's upcoming press conference12:08 The time Reggie Bush got excited about the hip hop duo Kid 'n Play13:32 Some Reggie Bush stats14:59 What's next for USC and Reggie Bush? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel take stock of the latest notable players in the transfer portal, how they performed last season and what to expect from them next season. Then NFL Insider Field Yates joins to lift the curtain on the NFL Draft drama circulating around the Minnesota Vikings, QB Drake Maye and other teams trying to make a splash in this year's draft. Finally, they get into some QB drafting strategy and what aspects of a player can't be measured ahead of the draft.0:00 Welcome 0:54 - What’s It Like To Have Dinner WIth Rece & Pete?02:58 - Where Will CB Cormani McClain Transfer To?06:05 - RB Damien Martinez Leaves Oregon St09:24 - NFL Insider Field Yates Joins The Pod!11:48 - Where Does The Drama Start In The NFL Draft?13:23 - Addressing QB Drake Make Criticism18:37 - How Many QBs Go In The First Round?21:39 - QB Comparison: Michael Penix vs Bo Nix25:04 - Draft A QB Backup Or Future Star?28:55 - Prediting Draft Surprises At CB Position29:47 - Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell44:20 - What You Can’t Measure In The NFL Draft44:48 - Film Study With NFL Insider Field Yates46:08 - Do Fractional Arm Measurements Matter?46:41 - Draft Night Conundrum: DT T'Vondre Sweat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello delve into UConn's NBA-like offense and the defense that won them a national title against Purdue. They also get into which UConn players will be remembered on this team. And looking to next season, they discuss what roster changes will happen and what Dan Hurley said about the Kentucky head coach job. 0:00 How UConn's defense helped them win5:00 The stretch that determined the game6:24 Which individual players will be remembered?8:21 Where does UConn rank among repeat teams?14:51 UConn's offense in comparison to an NBA offense17:54 Dan Hurley responds to the Kentucky head coach job19:58 What does UConn do to get a threepeat?21:36 UConn's expected roster changes22:35 Is there more college basketball news coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello recount how they came to break the news that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky and headed across the SEC to Arkansas. They also get into what they think Calipari will do with Arkansas' roster, who Calipari might hire, and whether or not Arkansas will reach the NCAA Men's Tournament Final Four round in the next four years. Lastly, they get into whether or not Kentucky can fill Calipari's spot with UConn's Dan Hurley, Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan, or even Alabama's Nate Oats. 0:00 When the John Calipari-Arkansas whispers started2:37 John Calipari's fall from dominance4:49 How John Calipari fits in with Arkansas6:15 The moment the John Calipari-Arkansas deal happened10:52 Will Arkansas make the Final Four?14:16 Kentucky basketball head coach candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello break down the Men's NCAA Final Four games - specifically the early slog in the NC State vs. Purdue game and the shooting performance Alabama's Mark Sears put up against UConn's Stephon Castle. And ahead of the championship game, they get into what UConn's Donovan Clingan needs to do to stop Purdue's Zach Edey.0:00 No. 1 seeds set to face off in men's championship game3:07 NC State vs. Purdue early slog8:55 Should Purdue worry about Braden Smith?14:57 UConn vs. Purdue battle of the bigs19:15 Foul or not on UConn's Aaliyah Edwards23:12 Alabama needed to create more threes25:18 In comparison: UConn and the great Duke teams26:56 In comparison: UConn and the great Florida teams27:57 In comparison: UConn and Villanova's 2018 team32:44 Alabama's Mark Sears was a warrior34:55 Who will win the men's championship game?37:34 Who will win the women's championship game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of the College Gameday Podcast, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel to discuss quarterback draft prospects Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy. Matt shares which team is the best fit for Drake Maye and why JJ McCarthy may not be drafted in the first round. Then, the guys dive into why NC State’s basketball star, DJ Burns, would make a great offensive tackle. Finally, Matt shares which player will be the biggest surprise in the 2024 NFL Draft!0:00 Welcome To the College Gameday Podcast01:09 Don't Sleep on UNC QB Drake Maye 03:43 Which Team Does QB Drake Maye Best Fit With?07:35 Could JJ McCarthy Not Be Drafted In The 1st Round11:03 Are There Concerns for JJ McCarthy’s Shoulder Issues?14:45 Huge Turnout For QBs at Michigan Pro Day20:07 How To Avoid Group Think in NFL Scouting23:08 Learned Lessons in NFL Scouting26:45 Players Matt Would Jump On The Table For 28:33 Chargers Will Pick Michigan's Mike Sainristil31:10 Predicting The Biggest Surprise In The Draft33:57 Pete’s Prediction of 6 QBS Drafted In First Round  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss UConn being in the greatest-team-ever conversation and how Dan Hurley would fit into the NBA. Then, Pete gives a preview of his latest story - Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper. On another note, Rece and Pete turn their attention to NC State and chat about the hope that program has spurred for themselves from the tournament. 0:00 Rece: Is there such thing as a repeat champion?2:10 Is UConn in the greatest-team-ever convo?6:21 The NC State program now has hope8:41 NC State and Alabama's path to the championship11:49 How to stop NC State's DJ Burns13:01 Could DJ Burns play for the NBA or NFL?18:30 UConn's Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper20:36 Dan Hurley's coaching track record26:21 Could UConn's Dan Hurley be an NBA coach?31:10 A Dan Hurley family story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss the teams that have just landed in the Final Four spots in the Men’s NCAA tournament – specifically how a missed free throw by Virginia in the ACC tournament impacted NC State’s trajectory to the Final Four. They also talk about UConn’s evisceration of Illinois, the No. 2 offense in the country. And although Duke lost to NC State, Borzello notes that the Blue Devils’ future is bright as they are looking forward to Cooper Flagg, the number one college recruit in the country who has committed to their program for the following season. Finally, the two round out the pod with a preview of the Final Four games and who they think will be the NCAA tournament champion.0:00 The Final Four teams are set1:05 A missed free throw in the ACC tournament affected NC State’s trajectory to now8:49 Illinois should’ve adjusted to UConn’s Donovan Clingan12:01 The difficulty for UConn to win a back-to-back title24:22 How Zach Edey fits into Purdue’s game29:38 Tennessee’s dependence on Dalton Knecht31:53 Breaking down NC State DJ Burns’ game37:22 The future of Duke with No. 1 college recruit Cooper Flagg42:17 Final Four preview: Alabama vs UConn45:20 Final Four preview: Purdue vs NC State48:20 The best basketball players in the portal right now51:25 Who will be the men’s NCAA tournament champion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss Kentucky head coach John Calipari's uncertain future with the Wildcats. They delve into his need to change his staff, his need to shift his focus to developing older rosters, and the pros and cons that come with working with him. From the school's perspective they get into the $33M+ the Wildcats would have to spend to buy Calipari out, and the lack of coaching options out there for his replacement. Next, Borzello highlights which programs are still in need of a coach and which programs that would support a coach if a coach were to land there. Lastly, Thamel and Borzello recap their favorite games and players of the NCAA Tournament so far and preview the upcoming games they are looking to watch in the Sweet 16 round. 0:00 Will Kentucky fire Calipari this week?7:45 SMU can afford Calipari's $33M buyout13:22 Adjustments Calipari should make26:48 Louisville caught flat footed in head coach search30:38 Are all top coaches headed to SEC and Big Ten?36:55 Schools in need of a coach50:00 Jeff's favorite NCAA Tournament moments so far55:53 Sweet 16 game previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC - specifically how this affects Clemson's, Florida State's, and North Carolina's future with the league, and whether or not ACC will even remain a league. They also get into how this affects less profitable football programs like Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, and Indiana, and take time to really underscore how important it is for programs like those to become more competitive in order to not get left behind. Then they shift their attention to the College Football Playoff - ESPN six-year $7.8 billion contract and question how it's fathomable that players aren't getting a cut of the pie. Lastly, Pete shares the news that Washington's Troy Dannen replaces Trev Alberts as Nebraska AD, and that Iowa's OT Kadyn Proctor is reentering the portal and rejoining Alabama.0:00 Welcome To The College GameDay Podcast01:02 Clemson Files Lawsuit Against ACC03:45 Clemson’s Lawsuit Shifts Eyes To North Carolina06:35 Salvaging the ACC Without Clemson and FSU12:40 Clemson Files Lawsuit Against ACC16:22 The Value That Is Unique To College Sports27:30 CFP and ESPN Deal 31:30 Troy Dannen In As AD Nebraska 39:11 Kadyn Proctor Enters Transfer Portal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices