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Always College Football: Utah/Florida & Nebraska/Minnesota previews plus what's the difference between Alabama and Georgia in '23 Aug 30, 2023

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Florida hits the road for the just the 2nd time this century for an opener - can they get it done AT Utah? Matt Rhule begins a new era at Nebraska and has to travel to Minnesota where PJ Fleck will be waiting. Who will gets the early jump on the B1G West? We ask what to look for from NC State, UCF and Missouri. Plus we hit the mailbag and ask if it’s fair to give Georgia the benefit of the doubt but question Alabama and if there are any major upsets coming in week 1. | Always College Football

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College GameDay Podcast: Saban Withholds Depth Chart; Previewing Thursday & Friday; Apathy Trailer to Tanksville Aug 30, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Jim Harbaugh advocating for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the real reason Nick Saban didn’t release a depth chart, and who’s on the Apathy Trailer to Tanksville? Then, the guys are joined by Bill Connelly to settle a score, and preview the Thursday and Friday slate of games. Plus, Bill’s College Football Playoff teams.

[0:00] Harbaugh says pay the kids

[4:44] Saban doesn't drop the depth chart

[12:45] Bill Connelly collects his winnings

[17:50] Florida at Utah

[25:29] Nebraska at Minnesota

[31:05] N.C. State at UConn

[38:36] Louisville vs. Georgia Tech

[43:31] South Dakota at Missouri

[46:17] Bill's CFP teams

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College GameDay Podcast: Week 0 Recap; QB1 at Alabama & Ohio State; ACC Trending Toward Expansion Aug 30, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lead the show with their biggest impressions from Week 0, the ACC nearing a deal with Cal and Stanford, and which Week 1 games may be overlooked. Then, Desmond Howard stops by to talk about which player reminded Rece of Des, USC's defense still appearing problematic, Sam Hartman's debut for Notre Dame, and if the starters at Alabama and Ohio State will retain that designation all season. Later, Ryan McGee and the guys discuss Billy Napier's coaching style, which coaches they'd take in a cage fight, the border battle between North Carolina and South Carolina, and the ACC fighting for survival.

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The Matt Barrie Show: Week 0 Recap Aug 29, 2023

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Matt Barrie welcomes in Paul Finebaum to discuss all the action from week 0 including Sam Hartman's incredible performance for the Fighting Irish. They also look ahead to week 1 and question who will be the new leading man in Tuscaloosa. All that and more!

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Always College Football: ND and USC impress; Florida State, Michigan and the SEC on CFP collision? Aug 28, 2023

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Sam Hartman and Notre Dame looked good as did Caleb Williams and USC - McElroy goes over his key takeaways from the games. And we make a few predictions which should make Florida State and Texas fans happy; conversely not sure if Ohio State, Oklahoma or Georgia fans are ready for the truth. Plus will Graham Mertz be better than expected? Is Drake Maye the best QB in CFB? McElroy answers those question and much more | Always College Football

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Always College Football: Stanford Steve talks USC, Florida State, Ohio State and much more Aug 25, 2023

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Before Stanford Steve starts on GameDay he joins McElroy to talk ball and go over some O/U win totals. Is the smart money on the UNDER for Ohio State and USC? Florida State, Wisconsin and Oregon State OVER look like safe bets (right?). What long shot league champions should you put your money on? Plus what should we look for from Notre Dame and USC this weekend? | Always College Football

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College GameDay Podcast: Week 0 Picks; Stanford Steve Joins the Race For The Ribeye; Jim Harbaugh vs. Everybody Aug 25, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Stanford Steve for the 2023 Race For The Ribeye. Steve will be on the show every Friday to pick the weekend’s games against the spread. Losers of this season-long contest buy the winner a steak dinner. They start by discussing Jim Harbaugh’s three game self-suspension and Washington losing running back Cam Davis to injury. Then, the guys pick the entire Week 0 slate.

0:00 - Jim Harbaugh self-suspended three games

7:00 - Washington loses RB Cam Davis

13:48 - Race For The Ribeye returns!

15:02 - Navy vs. Notre Dame -21

20:46 - UTEP -1 @ Jacksonville State

22:55 - Ohio @ San Diego State -2.5

25:34 - UMass @ New Mexico State -6.5

28:32 - Hawaii @ Vanderbilt -17.5

34:29 - San Jose State @ USC -30.5

40:29 - FIU @ Louisiana Tech -11

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Always College Football: Nebraska’s Matt Rhule interview! Plus ‘Mess around and find out’ teams Aug 23, 2023

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Nebraska is starving for a winner and they think they found the guy who can turn it around. Matt Rhule joins McElroy ahead of the ‘23 season to talk about expectations, development and why Nebraska on top is good for the college football world. Plus we tell you why Maryland, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisville are teams that if you ‘mess around with, you’re gonna find out’ how good they actually are. | Always College Football

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College GameDay Podcast: Kirby Smart on Carson Beck, Scratch-Offs, Success in 2023; SEC Preview; Rece & Pete's CFP Teams Aug 23, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel welcome Georgia head coach Kirby Smart onto the podcast to discuss naming Carson Beck the starting quarterback, what kind his sports dad he is, getting scratch-offs for Julymas, navigating tragedy and mourning with his team, and how he defines success for this season. Then, Rece and Pete finish their conference previews with the SEC. Later, they predict how many SEC teams make the College Football Playoff, and share their playoff semifinalists.

[00:00] Kirby Smart

[30:00] Georgia

[35:35] LSU

[39:16] Alabama

[49:01] Texas A&M

[55:09] Ole Miss

[58:03] Arkansas

[1:00:54] Mississippi State

[1:03:04] Auburn

[1:05:40] Tennessee

[1:09:52] Florida

[1:16:59] South Carolina

[1:22:26] Kentucky

[1:25:16] Missouri

[1:29:33] Vanderbilt

[1:32:22] CFP Talk

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College GameDay Podcast: ACC Preview Aug 23, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel continue their conference previews with the ACC. They break down the latest news with Stanford and Cal, if this is the year Florida State finally wins the conference, and who will be a breakthrough ACC team this year.

:44 - The Latest with Stanford and Cal

5:41 What’s Next for Georgia?

11:39 - ACC Preview

13:40 - ACC Preview: NC State

19:24 - ACC Preview: North Carolina

30:48 - ACC Preview: Florida State

37:18 - ACC Preview: Clemson

43:13 - ACC Preview: Duke

48:48 - ACC Preview: Pittsburgh

57:57 - ACC Preview: Louisville

1:01:00 - ACC Preview: Wake Forest

1:03:07 -ACC Preview: Syracuse